Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
30% | 70% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
30% | 70% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| December 31 | 30% |
| September 30 | 14% |
| August 31 | 7% |
| June 30 | 0% |
| July 15 | 0% |
| July 31 | 0% |
| July 21 | 0% |
| July 24 | 0% |
| August 15 | 0% |
| July 27 | 0% |
Market context
Iran has repeatedly used airspace restrictions as a short-term security measure rather than a lasting shutdown. In January, it closed most of its airspace for about five hours amid heightened US tensions, then reopened with only limited domestic operations and some international flights allowed by prior authorisation.[1][10] During the late-February and June escalation cycles, however, closures were broader and more disruptive, with Reuters and Flightradar24 reporting full or near-full suspensions and extensions issued through NOTAMs before traffic gradually resumed.[7][17] That history matters because the market only resolves “Yes” on a general closure of the Tehran FIR, so partial western-sector restrictions or limited permission-based operations do not qualify.[6][13]
For traders, the main catalysts are official NOTAMs, Civil Aviation Organisation statements, and any sudden rise in regional military risk. Reuters reported in January that Iran’s restriction initially applied to most flights but still allowed some international services to and from Tehran with advance approval, showing how wording can matter as much as the security backdrop.[10] More recently, operational briefings have said most Europe-Asia traffic is still routing away from Iran even as the eastern FIR remains partly open, which means the market can stay at 0% unless there is a clear, general order affecting commercial transits across the country.[6][20] Watch for developments tied to US-Iran tensions, Gulf airspace coordination, and any new conflict around the Strait of Hormuz, because those are the triggers that have previously produced the fastest, most comprehensive closures.[1][7][20]
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: Iran full airspace closure by 2026?. Polymarket's live quote (Polygon order book) plus platform attributes for the three reference venues. Sports markets reward liquidity — Polymarket and Betfair are materially deeper than Kalshi (US-focused) or Manifold (play-money).
Resolution & payout
Sports markets typically settle on official final-whistle plus league confirmation. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with a source URL per contract — usually official league data feeds or ESPN/Soccerway. Two-hour dispute window, then smart-contract payout in USDC.
FAQ
- When do sports markets resolve?
- Typically within hours of the official final whistle. Polymarket uses UMA Optimistic Oracle with source URLs pointing at official league data feeds — e.g. the Premier League for EPL markets, UEFA for Champions League, FIFA for World Cup.
- Can I bet on individual matches?
- Yes, Polymarket lists every major Premier League / Champions League / World Cup match as its own market. Liquidity varies — top matches like El Clásico or a semi-final often have six-figure pools, lower-league games closer to three-figure.
- What are live sports odds on Polymarket?
- Some top-tier matches stay open during play — you can trade the half-time probability in the 70th minute. Polymarket mid-prices update second-by-second; any frontend mirroring the order book shows the same movement.
- Which sports markets are available?
- Football (soccer) dominates — Champions League, World Cup, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga — followed by NFL, NBA, tennis Grand Slams, Formula 1, boxing/MMA. Resolution via official league source confirmation.
- Can I import form data and lineups?
- This page shows the live Polymarket quote as an implied probability. Form data and lineups must be researched separately via sports data providers (e.g. Soccerway, ESPN, FBref) — we surface the market probability, not the sport analysis.
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