Platform comparison
| Platform | YES odds | NO odds | Fee | KYC | Settlement | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Polymarket (via World Cup 2026 Favorites) Pick polygram.ink (preferred broker) |
100% | 0% | 0% (USDC on-chain) | No-KYC up to $1,500 | USDC, auto via UMA oracle | Trade this market → |
Polymarket (direct) polymarket.com |
100% | 0% | 0% | Geo-blocked in US/UK/EU | USDC, on-chain | Trade this market → |
Kalshi kalshi.com |
— | — | Up to 7% per trade | US-only, KYC required | USD | Trade this market → |
Betfair Exchange betfair.com |
— | — | 2-5% commission | Full KYC from first trade | GBP / EUR | Trade this market → |
Manifold Markets manifold.markets |
— | — | Play-money (mana) | None — play-money | Mana (no cash-out) | Trade this market → |
Outcome probabilities
Current market-implied probability for each outcome, from the live order book.
| Outcome | Probability |
|---|---|
| 90-91°F | 100% |
| 81°F or below | 0% |
| 82-83°F | 0% |
| 84-85°F | 0% |
| 86-87°F | 0% |
| 88-89°F | 0% |
| 92-93°F | 0% |
| 94-95°F | 0% |
| 96-97°F | 0% |
| 98-99°F | 0% |
| 100°F or higher | 0% |
Market context
Dallas Love Field will record its peak temperature for 15 July 2026, with the market now pricing the 90–91°F range as the most likely outcome at 41%, while 88–89°F follows at 34% [1]. The current 0% probability assigned to any “YES” outcome appears inconsistent with the distribution of temperature ranges, suggesting the binary framing may be misaligned with the underlying multi-outcome resolution structure. Historically, mid-July highs in Dallas routinely exceed 90°F, with 2023 and 2024 both recording peaks of 97°F and 95°F respectively, making sub-90°F outcomes statistically rare for this period.
Traders should monitor the Wunderground daily history feed for KDAL, the official resolution source, which will publish the confirmed maximum temperature by 12:00 UTC on 16 July [1]. Key catalysts include the National Weather Service’s 72-hour forecast update for the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, which typically releases each morning and can shift implied probabilities if it predicts a heat dome or cloud cover. Any sudden shift in the 90–91°F frontrunner probability above 50% would signal growing confidence in a hot day, while a drop below 30% might indicate expectations of cooler conditions due to frontal activity or increased precipitation.
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Methodology
Football-specific comparison page for Highest temperature in Dallas on July 15?. 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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