Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Trusted Sport API with live coverage across multiple sports Trusted Sport API with live coverage across multiple sports Trusted Sport API with live coverage across multiple sports

Covering live scores, video highlights, player stats, game odds, predictions, lineups, standings, transfers and more Covering live scores, video highlights, player stats, game odds, predictions, lineups, standings, transfers and more Covering live scores, video highlights, player stats, game odds, predictions, lineups, standings, transfers and more

Sports

950+

Leagues

40K+

Teams

170+

Countries

99.97%

Uptime

Production ready
Sports API & data solutions

highlights.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/highlights`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

Real time highlights

An easy way to get sport highlights. Supports different types of highlights including live events, injuries, game recaps, post match interviews & many more.

Wide variety of live matches

Are you using a different sport API but still want highlights? No problem, a simple search by team name will do the trick!

matches.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/matches`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

odds.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/odds`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

Diverse range of odds

Wide variety of markets and selections, offering extensive odds for every preference. Wide spectrum of options ensuring a tailored betting experience.

Supported bookmakers

Over 100+ supported bookmakers. Integrate your favorite bookmakers with ease and confidence, improving your website's betting functionality.

bookmakers.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/bookmakers`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

countries.js

              1await
                    fetch(`${apiUrl}/countries`, {
                
                    2  method:
                    "GET",
                
                    3  headers: {
                
                    4   
                    "x-rapidapi-key":
                    rapidApiKey,
                
                    5   
                    "x-rapidapi-host":
                    rapidApiHost
                
6});

Global sports data coverage

Global coverage with 170+ countries. More soon to follow.

Ship in four steps

Go from nothing to live sports data in under five minutes.

Create a free account

Sign up on Highlightly or RapidAPI. Both platforms provide a free Basic tier with 100 API requests per day. No credit card required, and you can start querying data immediately after registration.

Pick your sport API

Choose a sport-specific API for dedicated endpoints and data models, or use the All Sports API for unified cross-sport access. Each API comes with full documentation, code examples, and a testing playground.

Send your first request

Use any HTTP client including fetch, requests, curl, or any language of your choice. The API returns standard REST JSON with consistent pagination, error codes, and plan metadata in every response.

Scale when ready

Upgrade to Pro, Ultra, or Mega when your traffic grows. Plans start at $5.99/month with up to 40% off on annual billing through Highlightly. Downgrade or cancel anytime with no long-term commitments.

From the blog

Tutorials, guides, and comparisons to help you build with Highlightly.

Tutorial

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Frequently asked questions

What sports does the API cover?

Highlightly covers football, American football (NFL, NCAA), basketball (NBA, NCAAB), hockey (NHL, NCAAH), cricket, baseball (MLB, NCAA), rugby, volleyball, and handball. Each sport has its own dedicated API, and the All Sports API provides unified cross-sport access.

Is there a free plan?

Yes. Every sport API includes a free Basic tier with 100 requests per day. All core features included. No credit card required.

How is Highlightly different from other sports APIs?

Highlightly is the only sports API that bundles real-time video highlights alongside structured match data in a single subscription. Competitors typically offer either data or media, not both. Pricing starts at $0/month.

What is the difference between Highlightly and RapidAPI?

Both platforms offer identical API features. Highlightly provides up to 40% annual discounts and cryptocurrency payments. RapidAPI offers credit card billing. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms, and custom plans are exclusively available on Highlightly.

Can I use multiple sport APIs together?

Yes. You can subscribe to individual sport APIs separately, or use the All Sports API for cross-sport access. Each subscription is independent, so you can mix plans based on your traffic needs per sport.

What data format does the API return?

All responses are standard JSON over REST. The API works with any programming language including JavaScript, Python, PHP, Ruby, Java, C#, and Go. No proprietary SDK is required.

How fast is the live data?

Live scores and highlights are updated in near real-time. Official verified video sources such as full game recaps and interviews are normally added within 0 to 48 hours after a match finishes.

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Production ready
Sports API & data solutions

Real time highlights

Wide variety of live matches

Diverse range of odds

Supported bookmakers

Global sports data coverage

Dedicated APIs for every sport

All Sports API

Football API

NBA & NCAAB API

NFL & NCAA API

Basketball API

Hockey API

NHL & NCAAH API

Cricket API

MLB & NCAA API

Rugby API

Volleyball API

Handball API

Ship in four steps

Create a free account

Pick your sport API

Send your first request

Scale when ready

From the blog

Build a World Cup 2026 Live Tracker

Best Sport APIs in 2026

How to Build an MLB Player Stats Dashboard

Documentation

Resources

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Sports API for Real Time Data & Live Scores

Production ready Sports API & data solutions

Real time highlights

Wide variety of live matches

Diverse range of odds

Supported bookmakers

Global sports data coverage

Dedicated APIs for every sport

All Sports API

Football API

NBA & NCAAB API

NFL & NCAA API

Basketball API

Hockey API

NHL & NCAAH API

Cricket API

MLB & NCAA API

Rugby API

Volleyball API

Handball API

Ship in four steps

Create a free account

Pick your sport API

Send your first request

Scale when ready

From the blog

Build a World Cup 2026 Live Tracker

Best Sport APIs in 2026

How to Build an MLB Player Stats Dashboard

Documentation

Resources

Production ready
Sports API & data solutions