TOTAL VOLUME:
$154.4b
24H VOL:
$290,393,159
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,984,640,614
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,944,100,805
420,493
Markets across
40,511
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
4,612
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
37%
VS.
Kalshi:
63%
Closed: Oct 4, 9:00 PM EST
Kalshi
This set of markets tracks the performance of individual professional football teams during the first four weeks of the season. Each market is focused on whether a specific team achieves a certain number of wins within this initial period, allowing participants to speculate on early-season success.
All markets resolve based solely on the number of games won by the specified team in the first four weeks of the Pro Football season. A win is defined as a victory in any game scheduled to be played during weeks 1 through 4, inclusive. No ties, forfeits, or other special conditions are considered—only the raw win count matters. Markets are resolved exclusively against regular-season results; postseason performance, rescheduling, or later-season outcomes have no impact. All determinations are final once the fourth week concludes, with no exceptions for weather cancellations or makeup games played beyond week 4. The governing league's official records are the sole source of truth for win tallies.
On Kalshi, this market is priced using a continuous double auction. Traders buy and sell contracts representing their belief about whether a team will achieve a certain win total during the first four weeks of the NFL season. The price of each contract reflects the probability of that outcome occurring, as perceived by the market participants. On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. As more traders participate and new information becomes available, the prices adjust dynamically, providing a real-time assessment of each team's prospects. The market depth shows the available buy and sell orders at different price points, indicating the strength of conviction among traders.
This market resolves around Oct 13, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the event is verifiable from credible public reporting. Specifically, the final win-loss records for each NFL team after the first four weeks of the season will be used to determine which contracts pay out. The resolution will be based on official NFL results and standings, ensuring a transparent and objective outcome. Traders will be able to see the final results and payouts on Kalshi once the resolution process is complete.
Several factors could significantly impact this market. Unexpected injuries to key players, particularly quarterbacks, would likely cause shifts in team win probabilities. Significant upsets in early games, where a perceived weaker team defeats a strong contender, could also trigger price movements. Changes in coaching strategies or team dynamics, as reported by credible sports news sources, could also influence trader sentiment. Finally, any news regarding team health, such as outbreaks of illness, could also move this market as traders adjust their expectations for the first four weeks of the NFL season.