Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via March Madness Predictions) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
43% | 57% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | See live odds → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
43% | 57% | 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 |
|---|---|
| 30°C | 43% |
| 31°C | 35% |
| 29°C | 13% |
| 32°C | 6% |
| 25°C or below | 0% |
| 26°C | 0% |
| 27°C | 0% |
| 28°C | 0% |
| 33°C | 0% |
| 34°C | 0% |
| 35°C or higher | 0% |
Market context
London’s high at London City Airport today will depend on how much of the warm spell translates into the airport station rather than just central-London forecasts. The market is resolved on the single highest temperature recorded at London City Airport on 3 August, so a brief afternoon peak matters more than the day’s average or the overnight low.
That is why the current 0% YES implies an outcome at the bottom of the range, but the available forecasts do not support treating that as a settled result. AccuWeather puts London’s August highs in a 67°F to 78°F band, while Wunderground’s hourly forecast for 3 August shows “Very warm” conditions with a high of 83°F and east winds of 10 to 15 mph[1][4]. Other local forecasts are also warm, with temperatures around 24°C to 33°C depending on the source and model, which is consistent with a potential high comfortably above the low end of the market’s bands[2][3][5][7][17].
Traders should watch the early-morning and midday updates most closely, because a small shift in cloud cover, wind direction, or timing of any shower can move the terminal high by a couple of degrees. The key dependency is the Heathrow/Met Office-style synoptic pattern translated into the London City Airport station reading, not broader city commentary; if the warm spell holds through the afternoon, the market is more likely to settle in a mid-range or upper-range bin than at the extreme low end[4][5][15].
Methodology
Sports-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in London 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.
- 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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