TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.1b
24H VOL:
$113,466,932
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,423,222,590
402,751
Markets across
30,217
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,632
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 5, 8:24 AM EST
Kalshi
This event group covers a single NPB (Nippon Professional Baseball) game between the Tokyo Yakult Swallows and Yokohama DeNA BayStars scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. Markets across platforms are betting on the winner of this matchup, with specific rules for postponements, cancellations, and ties.
In the upcoming NPB game, scheduled for July 5 at 5:00AM ET: If the Tokyo Yakult Swallows win, the market will resolve to "Tokyo Yakult Swallows". If the Yokohama BayStars win, the market will resolve to "Yokohama BayStars". If the game is postponed, this market will remain open until the game has been completed. If the game is canceled entirely, with no make-up game, or ends in a tie, this market will resolve 50-50.
Resolution is based on the final result of the game scheduled for July 5, 2026 at 5:00 AM EDT. If the game is postponed or delayed, markets remain open and close after the rescheduled game concludes within two days. Should the game be cancelled or rescheduled beyond two days, markets resolve to a fair price per rules. Tied games resolve to 50/50.
Polymarket and Kalshi can show different implied probabilities for the same outcome because of liquidity, fee structure, participant mix, and how each venue defines the contract. Each platform attracts different trader demographics, liquidity pools, and fee structures, all of which influence pricing. Polymarket and Kalshi may also enforce slightly different rules around order types, settlement timing, or market halts. Arbitrage opportunities sometimes emerge when one platform prices the outcome higher than the other, though transaction costs and withdrawal delays can prevent traders from fully exploiting the gap. Monitoring both venues helps you understand whether price differences reflect genuine disagreement or temporary inefficiency.
Key catalysts include injury announcements affecting star players, lineup changes, recent team performance streaks, and head-to-head historical trends. Weather forecasts closer to game day can shift odds if rain or extreme conditions are expected. Trading volume and media attention often spike when major sportsbooks adjust their lines or when prominent analysts publish predictions. Late-breaking roster updates or managerial decisions in the days before the matchup may also trigger repricing. Monitor NPB news and team social media for developments that could reshape trader conviction.