Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 36°C | 100% |
| 29°C or below | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 35°C | 0% |
| 37°C | 0% |
| 38°C | 0% |
| 39°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Beijing’s early-August heat profile is the key reference point for this market, because the resolution depends on the single highest reading at Beijing Capital International Airport Station during the day. Long-run August guidance puts Beijing in a hot, humid regime, with typical highs around 30-32°C and regular convective rain interrupting the daytime peak rather than eliminating it[5][14][15]. Current August 2026 forecasts cluster a little higher than climatology, with daily highs commonly shown in the low-to-mid 30s Celsius and a few sources flagging 3 August itself around 33-37°C, which makes a 0% YES price look anchored to an outcome that would require an unusually cold day by Beijing standards[1][2][6][8].
For traders, the main drivers are the timing of showers, cloud cover and whether heating can build before thunderstorms arrive, since brief clearing can still allow a late-afternoon spike at the airport station. Official and regional forecasts published on 2 August point to thunderstorms or cloudy conditions for Beijing, with maximum temperatures near 32°C in one city bulletin and 33-37°C in several forecast products[3][7][13]. The market should therefore be read as highly dependent on short-range forecast revisions, not on monthly averages alone; a wetter, earlier-rain scenario would cap the top reading, while delayed precipitation and stronger insolation would push the airport maximum higher[2][9][15].
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Beijing on August 3?. 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
- 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.
- 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.
- How fast do sports winnings settle?
- Once the official league outcome is logged in the UMA Oracle (typically 1-2 hours after the final whistle), Polymarket's smart contract triggers USDC payout. To your wallet within minutes.
- 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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