Is there a free plan for the American Football API?

Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day and includes live scores, match data, standings, and player data. No credit card required.

What data does the American Football API return?

The API returns live scores, video highlights, game statistics, odds from 75+ bookmakers, predictions, depth charts, player profiles and stats, standings, and live play-by-play events.

NFL, NCAA API

NFL API for live scores, stats & NCAA data

Live scores, video highlights, game statistics, odds, predictions, depth charts, and player data across every major American football competition.

The Highlightly NFL API covers every NFL and NCAA FBS game with live scores, video highlights, game statistics, player data, depth charts, odds from 75+ bookmakers, and predictions. Full coverage of the NFL regular season, preseason, playoffs, Super Bowl, and all major NCAA FBS conferences including the College Football Playoff.

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NFL

Full Coverage

NCAA

FBS

75+

Bookmakers

99.97%

Uptime

highlights.js

// Get today's NCAA, NFL highlights const today = new Date().toISOString().split("T")[0]; const res = await fetch( `${apiUrl}/highlights?date=${today}`, { headers: { "x-rapidapi-key": apiKey, "x-rapidapi-host": host } } ); const { data } = await res.json(); // data[0].type → "VERIFIED" // data[0].title → "Chiefs vs Eagles" // data[0].url → "https://..."

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints

highlights.js

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

One call, every highlight

A single GET request returns touchdowns, game recaps, press conferences, and post-game interviews. Filter by date, league, or team.

Filter by anything

Pass a date, a league, or a team name. A single parameter is all you need. Responses are always consistent and predictable.

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});

75+ bookmakers, same schema

Spreads, moneylines, totals, and futures from hundreds of bookmakers. One integration, every odds source.

In-depth player data

Player endpoints come with detailed profiles, season stats, career totals, draft history, and injuries. Covers every rostered player across NFL and many from NCAA.

players.js

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

standings.js

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

Divisions, conferences, rankings

Full standings by division and conference for NFL and NCAA FBS. Wins, losses, point differentials, and playoff seeding all in one call.

Everything you need in one NFL API

Every endpoint designed for American football. No cross-sport noise, no wasted requests.

Live Scores

Real time game scores updated continuously. Quarter-by-quarter scoring, current possession, down and distance, and time remaining.

Video Highlights

Touchdowns, interceptions, game recaps, press conferences, and post-game interviews from verified video sources. Updated within 0–48 hours.

Game Statistics

Passing yards, rushing yards, receiving stats, turnovers, sacks, third-down conversions, time of possession, and full team and player box scores.

Player Data

Player profiles, season statistics, career totals, draft history, injuries, and per-game box scores across NFL and NCAA rosters.

Predictions

Pre-game predictions including win probabilities, spread forecasts, over/under projections, and head-to-head historical performance analysis.

Depth Charts

Full team depth charts with starters, backups, and third-string players by position. Updated throughout the season.

Odds

Spreads, moneylines, totals, player props, and futures from 75+ bookmakers. Pre-game and live in-game odds for every matchup.

Live Events

Play-by-play events including touchdowns, field goals, turnovers, penalties, scoring drives, and quarter changes in real time.

Complete NFL and NCAA coverage

Every NFL game and NCAA FBS conference. Every snap, every score, every stat.

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NFL

NCAA FBS

NFL Regular Season United States

NFL Playoffs United States

Super Bowl United States

NFL Preseason United States

NFL Pro Bowl United States

NFL Draft United States

Southeastern Conference SEC

Big Ten Conference Big Ten

Big 12 Conference Big 12

Atlantic Coast Conference ACC

Pac-12 Conference Pac-12

American Athletic Conference AAC

Mountain West Conference MWC

Conference USA C-USA

Mid-American Conference MAC

Sun Belt - East Sun Belt

Sun Belt - West Sun Belt

FBS Independents Independent

College Football Playoff Postseason

Bowl Games Postseason

Full coverage of NFL and NCAA FBS. View all in docs →

Choose your API plan

Check American Football API BASIC plan restrictions

BASIC

$0/ Month

100 requests per day
No rate limit
Live scores
NFL, NCAA data
Team data and logos
Full match data list
All highlights including game recaps, post game interviews, highlighted plays
Geo restriction checker for highlights
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Lineups
Player stats
24/7 customer support

PRO

$7.99/ Month

7,500 requests per day
12 requests per second
Live scores
NFL, NCAA data
Team data and logos
Full match data list
All highlights including game recaps, post game interviews, highlighted plays
Geo restriction checker for highlights
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Lineups
Player stats
24/7 customer support

ULTRA

$18.99/ Month

25,000 requests per day
20 requests per second
Live scores
NFL, NCAA data
Team data and logos
Full match data list
All highlights including game recaps, post game interviews, highlighted plays
Geo restriction checker for highlights
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Lineups
Player stats
24/7 customer support

MEGA

$44.99/ Month

65,000 requests per day
100 requests per second
Live scores
NFL, NCAA data
Team data and logos
Full match data list
All highlights including game recaps, post game interviews, highlighted plays
Geo restriction checker for highlights
Odds
Bookmakers
Standings
Lineups
Player stats
24/7 customer support

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Frequently asked questions

What American football leagues does the API cover?

The API covers the NFL (preseason, regular season, playoffs, Super Bowl) and NCAA FBS including all major conferences (SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, Pac-12, AAC, Mountain West, Conference USA, MAC, Sun Belt, and FBS Independents).

Is there a free plan?

Yes. The Basic plan is completely free with 100 requests per day. It includes live scores, game data, standings, and player data. No credit card required.

What types of highlights are available?

The API provides touchdowns, big plays, game recaps, post-game press conferences, and interviews. Video sources are verified and typically added within 0 to 48 hours after a game.

How fast is the live data?

Live scores and play-by-play events update in near real time. Scores include quarter-by-quarter breakdowns, current possession, down and distance, and time remaining.

Can I use this alongside other sport APIs?

Yes. The American Football API works independently. You can subscribe to it alongside any other Highlightly sport API. Each subscription is separate, so you only pay for the sports you need.

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.

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 and a familiar developer dashboard. Accounts are not synchronised between platforms.

NFL API for live scores, stats & NCAA data

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints

One call, every highlight

Filter by anything

75+ bookmakers, same schema

In-depth player data

Divisions, conferences, rankings

Everything you need in one NFL API

Live Scores

Video Highlights

Game Statistics

Player Data

Predictions

Depth Charts

Odds

Live Events

Complete NFL and NCAA coverage

Choose your API plan

BASIC

$0/ Month

PRO

$7.99/ Month

ULTRA

$18.99/ Month

MEGA

$44.99/ Month

Start building with NFL, NCAA data

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Turn American Football Player Statistics into Interactive Web Platforms

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Documentation

Resources

NFL API for live scores, stats & NCAA data

Easy integration with intuitive endpoints

One call, every highlight

Filter by anything

75+ bookmakers, same schema

In-depth player data

Divisions, conferences, rankings

Everything you need in one NFL API

Live Scores

Video Highlights

Game Statistics

Player Data

Predictions

Depth Charts

Odds

Live Events

Complete NFL and NCAA coverage

Choose your API plan

BASIC

$0/ Month

PRO

$7.99/ Month

ULTRA

$18.99/ Month

MEGA

$44.99/ Month

Start building with NFL, NCAA data

From the blog

Turn American Football Player Statistics into Interactive Web Platforms

Best Sport APIs in 2026

How to create a YouTube Sports Highlight Platform

Documentation

Resources

Easy integration
with intuitive endpoints