Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via Mundial 2026 Grupos) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
24% | 76% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
24% | 76% | 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 |
|---|---|
| Scottie Scheffler | 24% |
| Rory McIlroy | 7% |
| Xander Schauffele | 7% |
| Ludvig Aberg | 5% |
| Keith Mitchell | 5% |
| Gary Woodland | 5% |
| Matt Fitzpatrick | 4% |
| Tommy Fleetwood | 4% |
| Chris Gotterup | 4% |
| Viktor Hovland | 4% |
| Sam Burns | 3% |
| Patrick Cantlay | 3% |
| Wyndham Clark | 3% |
| Si Woo Kim | 3% |
| Kurt Kitayama | 3% |
| Jake Knapp | 3% |
| Collin Morikawa | 3% |
| Justin Thomas | 3% |
| Cameron Young | 3% |
| Akshay Bhatia | 2% |
| Michael Brennan | 2% |
| Jacob Bridgeman | 2% |
| Nicolas Echavarria | 2% |
| Rickie Fowler | 2% |
| Ryan Fox | 2% |
| Ryan Gerard | 2% |
| Russell Henley | 2% |
| Ryo Hisatsune | 2% |
| Nicolai Hojgaard | 2% |
| Tom Kim | 2% |
| Min Woo Lee | 2% |
| Hideki Matsuyama | 2% |
| Maverick McNealy | 2% |
| Alexander Noren | 2% |
| JT Poston | 2% |
| Aaron Rai | 2% |
| Kristoffer Reitan | 2% |
| Justin Rose | 2% |
| Adam Scott | 2% |
| J.J. Spaun | 2% |
| Sahith Theegala | 2% |
| Michael Thorbjornsen | 2% |
| Bud Cauley | 1% |
| Eric Cole | 1% |
| Alex Fitzpatrick | 1% |
| Ben Griffin | 1% |
| Robert MacIntyre | 1% |
| Alex Smalley | 1% |
| Sepp Straka | 1% |
| Matt McCarty | 0% |
| Player 0 | 0% |
| Player 1 | 0% |
| Player 2 | 0% |
| Player 3 | 0% |
| Player 4 | 0% |
| Player 5 | 0% |
| Player 6 | 0% |
| Player 7 | 0% |
| Player 8 | 0% |
| Player 9 | 0% |
| Player 10 | 0% |
| Player 11 | 0% |
| Player 12 | 0% |
| Player 13 | 0% |
| Player 14 | 0% |
| Player 15 | 0% |
| Player 16 | 0% |
| Player 17 | 0% |
| Player 18 | 0% |
| Player 19 | 0% |
| Other | 0% |
Market context
The 2026 BMW Championship will be contested in August as the second event of the PGA Tour's three-tournament playoff series, determining which players advance to the Tour Championship finale. The tournament typically draws the Tour's top 70 players by points and carries significant ranking implications, with the winner securing automatic progression and a substantial points boost. The 5% implied probability on a specific listed player reflects the field's depth and the volatility inherent in a single 72-hole event contested over four days.
Historical context shows that BMW Championship winners rarely emerge from outside the top 15 in season-long standings, though the format's compressed field occasionally produces surprises. Since the FedEx Cup restructure in 2019, winners have predominantly been established tour regulars with recent form momentum rather than breakthrough performers. The 5% line suggests the market is pricing this particular player as a mid-tier contender—capable but not favoured against the field's elite performers and recent hot streaks.
Traders should monitor PGA Tour injury reports through summer 2026, particularly any announcements affecting the listed player's schedule or fitness status. Course setup details and weather forecasts will emerge in the weeks preceding the event; the BMW Championship's venue (historically Olympia Fields or similar layouts) favours certain playing styles. Recent form in July events, FedEx Cup standings as of early August, and any late-season suspensions or eligibility changes will directly influence odds. Official PGA Tour communications regarding field composition and playoff seeding adjustments should be tracked closely as the settlement window approaches.
Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Pronóstico: PGA Tour: BMW Championship Winner. 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
- Are prediction markets better than sports betting?
- Prediction markets tend toward tighter odds than bookmakers because they use peer-to-peer exchange rather than bookmaker margin. On major matches, Polymarket quotes typically sit 2-5% closer to the true probability model than bet365 or DraftKings.
- 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.
- 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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