Kalshi holds a large share of NFL event-contract trading — including more than $100 million on the 2026 season opener alone — but it is not the only regulated venue. This guide compares four alternatives for the 2026 NFL season on the same criteria so traders can weigh how markets, pricing, access and combination tools differ before committing funds.
Why traders compare Kalshi alternatives
Many practical differences between platforms affect trading choices: how prices are displayed (cents, percentages or payout amounts), how fees are charged (per contract, a percentage of the trade, or tied to the listing exchange), which states and minimum ages the platforms serve, and how many outcomes can be combined and how combos are priced.
How these alternatives were compared
Each platform below is described against the same four points — NFL markets, pricing and fees, access, and a notable practical detail — using information published by the platform or reported by industry sources as of October 2026. Availability, fees and market lists can change during the season, so confirm current terms on each platform before trading.
Fanatics Markets
Fanatics Markets, part of the Fanatics ecosystem, offers event-based prediction markets across sports and other real-world outcomes with a sports-first focus. NFL listings include weekly moneyline, spread and total contracts for each game, player props, combos and a separate futures collection for season-long outcomes. Prices are shown as percentages and as the payout on a $100 position rather than in cents. Trading carries a per-contract fee that varies with the contract price, and combo prices are provided by liquidity providers via a request-for-quote process. Access is 21 and over in 24 states plus four U.S. territories. Worth knowing: it serves fewer states than the other platforms in this guide, so check eligibility before funding an account.
Polymarket
Polymarket’s U.S. app connects users to Polymarket US and Polymarket Clearing, a CFTC-regulated exchange and clearing organization. Its NFL boards cover game winners, spreads, totals, player props, season futures and combos; prices are quoted in cents per contract. Polymarket charges a trading fee of 0.75% at the 50/50 price point. Access is 18 and over in all states except Nevada. Worth knowing: its combo builder allows up to 32 legs in a single position, and Polymarket does not issue U.S. tax forms for trading activity, so users must track their own gains and losses.
FanDuel Predicts
FanDuel Predicts offers Yes/No event contracts and lists CME Group as its exchange partner. It provides NFL outcomes including season win totals and combination contracts, with an interface that follows the FanDuel app. FanDuel Predicts charges a 2% fee at entry and on early exits, with no fee at settlement. Positions can be exited before settlement on eligible contracts. Access is 18 and over in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Worth knowing: because the fee is a percentage of the trade, its cost relative to per-contract fees depends on the contract price.
DraftKings Predictions
DraftKings Predictions moved more trading onto DKeX, its in-house exchange launched in June 2026 through Railbird Exchange. For the 2026 season it added contracts on NFL player and team performance, season awards and COMBOS; COMBOS has been used by more than half of its Predictions customers. Fees depend on the exchange that lists the contract — for example, CME-listed markets have been charged $0.02 per contract per side. Access is 18 and over in most states (21 in some, including Massachusetts and Virginia), available in 48 states with sports contracts restricted in some of them. Worth knowing: DKeX trading volume is still light compared with the established prediction market exchanges.
How Kalshi compares
Kalshi operates as a CFTC-regulated exchange and lists NFL game winners, spreads, totals, player markets, Combos and season futures for divisions, playoffs, the Super Bowl and awards. Contracts are priced between 1 and 99 cents, and trading carries a variable per-contract fee. Access is 18 and over in most U.S. states. The alternatives above differ from Kalshi on specific points rather than across the board: one alternative shows percentages with a $100 payout where Kalshi quotes cents; FanDuel Predicts charges a percentage of the trade while Polymarket’s fee is set as a percentage at the 50/50 price point; Polymarket allows up to 32 combo legs; and DraftKings runs its own exchange while FanDuel partners with CME Group.
What to check before trading NFL contracts
Before funding any account, confirm the platform’s current eligibility rules (minimum age and whether it serves your physical location), read settlement rules to see which official result decides each contract and how postponed or cancelled games are handled, and add trading fees, deposit fees and withdrawal charges to the total cost. Remember that exiting early requires another participant to take the other side at an acceptable price, and set a budget you can afford to lose; use deposit limits or time reminders where offered.
Kalshi remains a common starting point for NFL event contracts, but it is one of several regulated options for the 2026 season. Compare price display, fee structure, state coverage and combination tools against where you live, how you like to trade and what you are prepared to pay, and confirm current terms directly with each platform before committing money.
