Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
96% | 4% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
96% | 4% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 28°C | 96% |
| 29°C | 5% |
| 24°C or below | 0% |
| 25°C | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 30°C | 0% |
| 31°C | 0% |
| 32°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
Beijing’s heat on 23 July will be decided by the day’s peak reading at Beijing Capital International Airport Station, so the market is really about how far the city can climb before afternoon cloud cover, rain, or a sea-breeze influence caps the temperature. The current crowd split is concentrated around the high-20s, with 28°C leading at 34% and 27°C close behind at 30%, which suggests traders are not pricing in an extreme heat spike for the airport station.[1]
The 0% price on the top-end outcome is best read as a statement about the distribution, not a forecast of certainty: when a market is tightly clustered in the upper-20s, any small change in the late-day weather pattern can still shift the result by a degree or two. For a comparable frame, airport-based summer temperature settlements in Beijing often hinge on whether the warmest reading arrives before convection builds in the afternoon, rather than on the daily mean or the official city forecast.[1]
For traders, the main catalysts are the morning and early-afternoon forecast updates, any thunderstorm or shower risk for the capital region, and how quickly the temperature rises at the airport station relative to nearby districts. The settlement source is Wunderground’s daily history page for ZBAA, so the key dependency is the station’s recorded maximum rather than a headline forecast for central Beijing.[1]
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Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Beijing on July 23?. 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.
- 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.
- 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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