API Sport24.ru: obtaining sports events in real time

Sports APIs allow you to get up-to-date results, timelines, team rosters, player statistics, and odds directly from the code in a convenient format — without manual parsing of news sites and without delays. This solves key tasks: content automation for media, lightning-fast line updates for betting services, operational analytics for teams and researchers, as well as filling mobile applications and widgets. For example, media projects like Sport24.ru use external data sources for their feeds and widgets — this keeps the content fresh and accurate.

APIs are especially valuable for:

• web and mobile application developers;

• betting platforms and odds scanners;

• sports publications and blogs;

• analysts, data scientists, and BI projects.

API (Application Programming Interface) is a tool that allows one program to access data or functions of another.
In the world of sports analytics, APIs serve as a link between statistical sources and developers — it is through them that applications and websites receive match results, rosters, odds, and events in real time.

API-sport.ru is a Russian sports data platform, that provides developers with convenient access to matches, leagues, and statistics through ready-made REST and WebSocket interfaces. Here you can connect data about football, hockey, basketball, and other competitions using a unified request format and response structure.

The platform combines the reliability of professional solutions (in the spirit of Sportradar or API-Sports) and convenience for independent developers — with transparent documentation, demo access, and flexible pricing, including free tiers.

How did the sports API market emerge and develop?

Initially, sports data was distributed in the form of simple counters and match results. Over time, the industry transitioned to live feeds — streaming data about every event: goals, cards, substitutions, shots, ball possession.

The emergence of platforms like API-sport.ru was a response to the market’s demand for fast, structured, and legally transparent information delivery. Today, such interfaces are in demand not only by media and bookmakers but also by developers of analytical services, fantasy leagues, prediction applications, and sports Telegram bots.

What data does API-sport.ru provide?

The platform returns complete and detailed sports feeds, including:

• Match results and timelines — goals, cards, substitutions, score by halves.

• Odds and their changes over time — if there is integration with bookmakers.

• Lineups and player statuses — starting, substitutes, injured.

• Advanced statistics — shots, passes, possession, fouls, and other metrics.

• Archive and upcoming events — schedule, calendar, rankings, and transfers.

All data is available in JSON or XML format, which simplifies integration with any services — from mobile applications to large analytical platforms.

Features and advantages of API-sport.ru

The main difference of API-sport.ru — versatility and relevance of data. The platform combines live feeds and historical statistics, allowing not only to build match feeds in real time but also to analyze past seasons.

REST and WebSocket interfaces are supported, enabling both query-based retrieval and real-time event streaming.

API Sport24.ru: obtaining sports events in real time

API Sport24 and similar providers typically supply:

• real-time results and complete match timeline;

• odds (pre-match and live), line changes;

• starts and substitutions (starting lineup);

• player and team statistics by match and season;

• data on transfers, tournaments, and rankings.

Such data is the basis for calculating probabilities, odds models, and betting trading algorithms.

Deportes soportados

Football, hockey, basketball, tennis, volleyball, baseball, American football, esports (Dota 2, LoL, CS:GO, etc.) — the set of specific disciplines depends on the provider and the tariff, but most modern platforms cover major popular sports and popular esports disciplines.

Tecnologías y formatos

• REST API (HTTP(S) requests → JSON or XML).

• WebSocket / streaming for live updates.

• Formats: JSON — the most popular, XML is used for legacy integrations.

• Authentication: API keys, sometimes OAuth or IP whitelisting for additional security.

Access and pricing

Most providers (including the Russian portal API-SPORT) require registration and issuance of an API key through a personal account. Pricing varies: free trial level, monthly subscriptions, and corporate plans with SLA and priority support.

RapidAPI, SportRadar y otras plataformas proporcionan acceso a BetsAPI y Livescore API a través de sus canales. Esto es conveniente para los desarrolladores que necesitan integraciones listas y SLA confiables.

In addition to local services, there are marketplaces (RapidAPI) and large international providers: API-Sports, Sportmonks, Sportradar, TheSports, etc. Major players offer increased reliability, large data volumes, and low latency; marketplaces are convenient for testing and choosing between providers.

Free and paid plans — what is offered for free, what is unlocked with a subscription

• Free tiers — usually limited in the number of requests and the set of available fields.

• Paid plans — increased limits, access to live odds, archives, advanced statistics, and socket streams.

• Corporate plans — SLA, priority support, and direct integrations with rights holders.

Número de solicitudes por minuto/hora

APIs have limits on the number of requests (per second or per day), data volume, and the number of simultaneous WebSocket connections. For betting platforms, it is especially important to consider data update speed and connection reliability.

Integración de API

Python (REST):

importar solicitudes

api_key = «YOUR_API_KEY»
url = «https://app.api-sport.ru/api/matches»
params = {«date»: «2025-11-11»}

headers = {«Authorization»: f»Bearer {api_key}»}
response = requests.get(url, headers=headers, params=params)
data = response.json()
print(data)

JavaScript (fetch):

const apiKey = «YOUR_API_KEY»;
const url = «https://app.api-sport.ru/api/matches?date=2025-11-11»;

fetch(url, {
method: «GET»,
headers: {
«Authorization»: `Bearer ${apiKey}`
}
})
.then(res => res.json())
.then(data => console.log(data))
.catch(err => console.error(err));

Integration into CMS and mobile applications — WordPress, Android/iOS

• WordPress: you can implement your own plugin or use cron to update widgets with results.

• Android/iOS: it is recommended to connect via WebSocket for live updates without unnecessary requests and delays.

Using live data via WebSocket — why it is better than polling

WebSocket transmits updates instantly when an event occurs, without constant requests to the server. This reduces latency and saves resources, which is especially important for live betting and applications where the score needs to be updated «on the fly.».

¿Dónde se utiliza?

• In betting and odds scanners — automated trading, arbitrage strategies.

• In sports analytics and predictions — machine learning, statistics, outcome forecasting.

• In media and fan applications — live feeds, push notifications, visual timelines of matches.

• In Fantasy Sports and esports — dynamic updates of lineups and player statistics.

• In BI and Big Data projects — storage of historical data, analytical reports, and charts.

Ventajas y desventajas

Advantages

• Wide coverage of leagues and sports.

• High speed of live event updates.

• Unified data format.

• Ability to integrate with any applications and platforms.

Cons.

• Paid plans can be expensive for startups.

• Limits and quotas on free plans.

• Complexity of setting up real-time streams for inexperienced developers.

Let’s summarize

API Sport24.ru and the «api-sport» solutions provide developers, media, and betting companies with powerful tools for obtaining real-time sports events, updating odds, and conducting analytics. This is a universal tool for any projects related to sports and live data.

To get started:

• Registration: https://app.api-sport.ru/register

• Our Telegram channel with updates: https://t.me/apisportru.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Hay acceso gratuito?
Yes, but with limitations on the number of requests and the data set.

¿Qué deportes son compatibles?
The main ones are football, hockey, basketball, tennis, volleyball, and esports.

¿Es la API adecuada para apuestas?
Yes, but it is better to use plans with low latency and guaranteed update speeds.

¿Cómo conectar la API a la aplicación?
Register, obtain a key, test requests, integrate REST or WebSocket.

¿Se puede usar la API para predicciones?
Yes, the data is suitable for training models and sports analytics.

How to reduce costs?
Use caching, limit the number of requests, and filter the necessary fields.