Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
90% | 10% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
90% | 10% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | See live odds → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | See live odds → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | See live odds → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | See live odds → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| December 31, 2026 | 90% |
| September 30, 2026 | 61% |
| August 31, 2026 | 21% |
| August 21, 2026 | 14% |
| August 14, 2026 | 4% |
| July 31, 2026 | 0% |
| December 31, 2025 | 0% |
| March 31, 2026 | 0% |
| August 7, 2026 | 0% |
| June 30, 2026 | 0% |
Market context
OpenAI has not publicly launched a model named GPT-6, and the only clearly established milestone in the public record is that a much-anticipated successor from the same development cycle shipped as **GPT-5.5** on 23 April 2026 rather than as GPT-6.[1][12][14] That matters for pricing because markets built around a year-end release still have to overcome a naming and timing gap: a model can arrive, but if OpenAI brands it under the GPT-5 family, it does not resolve this contract to Yes.[1][12]
Historically, OpenAI has often moved through staged roll-outs, with private testing or API previews preceding broader consumer availability, so traders should distinguish between internal access and a true public launch. The current 0% implied probability is consistent with a market that has seen no official GPT-6 announcement, no architecture paper, no pricing sheet, and no public release date, even as external trackers continue to speculate about a late-2026 or early-2027 window.[1][11][15]
The main catalysts are straightforward: an explicit OpenAI post naming GPT-6, a public ChatGPT rollout, or a clearly announced open beta/waitlist that lets ordinary users sign up and access the model before 31 December 2025. Absent that, the key signals to watch are any update to OpenAI’s model release notes, changes in the public model catalogue, or product announcements that rebrand the next frontier release away from GPT-5 and into a new numbered line.[9][11][15]
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for GPT-6 released by…?. 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 or Manifold.
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.
- 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's the difference between match odds and outright odds?
- Match odds cover a single game ("Bayern beats BVB"). Outright odds are long-term aggregates ("Bayern wins the league"). Outright markets have deeper liquidity; match markets have faster resolution.
- 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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