This event group covers multiple betting markets on the MLS match between San Jose Earthquakes and Sporting Kansas City scheduled for February 21, 2026 at 10:30 PM ET. Markets include both teams scoring, total goals over/under at various thresholds (1.5, 2.5, 3.5, 4.5), and spread betting on goal differential margins.
Unified Resolution Criteria (Consistent across platforms)
Both Polymarket and Kalshi apply identical resolution logic: official MLS final score after 90 minutes plus stoppage time, with consistent handling of postponements (remain open), cancellations (50-50), and incomplete games (official final score at completion).
Primary resolution logic:
mlssoccer.com official final score
Core resolution logic:
Both Teams to Score resolves Yes if each team scores at least 1 goal, No if either team scores 0
Over/Under 1.5 resolves Over if combined goals >= 2, Under if combined goals < 2
Over/Under 2.5 resolves Over if combined goals >= 3, Under if combined goals < 3
Over/Under 3.5 resolves Over if combined goals >= 4, Under if combined goals < 4
Over/Under 4.5 resolves Over if combined goals >= 5, Under if combined goals < 5
Spread San Jose (-1.5) resolves to San Jose if they win by 2+ goals, otherwise Sporting Kansas City
Spread San Jose (-2.5) resolves to San Jose if they win by 3+ goals, otherwise Sporting Kansas City
Spread Sporting Kansas City (-1.5) resolves to Kansas City if they win by 2+ goals, otherwise San Jose
Spread Sporting Kansas City (-2.5) resolves to Kansas City if they win by 3+ goals, otherwise San Jose
Resolution scope is strictly 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time, excluding extra time and penalties
Edge cases & Clarifications:
Game Postponement: Markets remain open and unresolved until the game is completed on its rescheduled date
Game Cancellation: If the game is canceled entirely with no makeup game scheduled, all markets resolve 50-50
Incomplete Game: If the game is started but not completed (e.g., abandoned), resolution uses the official final score published by mlssoccer.com at the time of completion
Scope Limitation: All markets refer only to outcomes within 90 minutes of regular play plus stoppage time; extra time and penalty shootouts are excluded
Timing:
Resolution occurs after the match concludes on February 21, 2026 (or rescheduled date if postponed), based on the official final score published on mlssoccer.com
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