TOTAL VOLUME:
$134.2b
24H VOL:
$126,324,530
24H TRANSACTIONS:
2,388,728,490
OPEN INTEREST:
$1,434,646,834
406,019
Markets across
30,401
events
MATCHED EVENTS:
2,689
PLATFORM COVERAGE:
5
Polymarket:
39%
VS.
Kalshi:
61%
Closed: Jul 30, 9:31 AM EST
Kalshi
This market tracks specific phrases spoken by official broadcast commentators during a women's professional basketball game between the GS Valkyries and PHX Mercury. The outcome depends on whether certain predefined terms are mentioned by authorized commentators during the live broadcast of the event.
The market resolves based on whether any official broadcast commentator—defined as play-by-play, color commentator, rules analyst, or sideline reporter—uses specified exact phrases during the GS Valkyries vs PHX Mercury Women's Professional Basketball Game scheduled for July 29, 2026. Commentary considered valid begins at tip-off and ends when the game concludes, including any overtime periods, with the final commentary cutoff being after referee decisions for reviewed plays. The market uses national broadcast commentary for resolution; if not nationally televised, the home team's local broadcast applies. Commercials featuring commentators do not count, but promotional content within the match broadcast does. Commentary from non-official sources such as players, coaches, referees, guests, or halftime reporters is excluded. Resolution primarily uses video of the game, with employee consensus; if unattainable, official internal and external transcripts serve as tiebreakers. Postponements announced within 14 calendar days keep markets open. If the event is canceled or fails to meet resolution conditions, the 'Event does not qualify' market resolves to Yes, nullifying all others.
On Kalshi, prices reflect that venue's order book, liquidity, and how traders price the outcome right now. On Kalshi, traders set the price through continuous bidding, with the current top outcome reflecting the aggregate expectation of what will be said by the announcers. The market uses a logarithmic market scoring rule to reward accurate forecasting, and volume of $135,110 shows overall engagement. Prices update instantly as new information about the game or announcers emerges.
This market resolves around Aug 13, 2026, with the outcome confirmed once the broadcast transcript or reliable post-game reports verify the exact wording used by the announcers. The verification process relies on credible public sources that document the live event, ensuring an objective resolution tied directly to what was actually said during the game.
Key signals that could shift this market include major player injuries or performance standouts that announcers are likely to highlight, as well as any pre-game ceremonial events or controversies. Media interviews with the teams or coaching staff may also shape expectations about commentary focus. As the game draws near, any update that changes what fans or analysts anticipate the broadcasters will emphasize can cause rapid price adjustments.