Modern sports services are built on data: match results, odds, team compositions, and even player transfers. All of this cannot be maintained manually, so developers use sports APIs. They solve the problem of speed and accuracy of updates, allowing data to be embedded into websites, applications, or analytical platforms.
One of the leading solutions is API-deporte. This service is suitable for a wide range of audiences:
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developers creating applications and websites;
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betting platforms that value data reliability;
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sports media publishing online results;
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analysts working with forecasts and statistics.
¿Qué es API-sport?
An API is a programming interface that provides access to data or functions of a third-party service. In the case of API-deporte it is about sports statistics. The platform has been actively developing in recent years and has already become popular in the betting industry, among media, and even in esports projects.
Available data:
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live match results;
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statistics of teams and players;
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historical archives of matches and tournaments;
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bookmaker odds in real time.
Unlike competitors, API-sport combines a wide coverage of sports and ease of integration – REST and WebSocket are available «out of the box.».
Liga Stavok API
The API can be used not only for displaying scores but also for building complex models:
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match results and schedules;
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betting odds and changes in real time;
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team compositions, substitutions, and injuries;
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player and team statistics;
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information about transfers and athletes’ careers.
Deportes soportados
The platform covers dozens of disciplines:
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fútbol, hockey, baloncesto, tenis;
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baseball, volleyball, handball, cricket;
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esports (CS:GO, Dota 2, LoL, etc.).
Tecnologías y formatos
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REST API – a universal standard for requests;
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WebSocket – instant live updates;
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JSON and XML – convenient formats for integration into any systems.
How to access the Liga Stavok API?
The most reliable and secure way to connect to the Liga Stavok API is to register on the official website. API-deporte. The process looks as follows:
- Account registration – you provide your email, create a password, and confirm the registration.
- Obtaining a personal API key – this unique code allows the service to identify your requests and grants access to sports data.
- Choosing a tariff plan – you can start with a free plan for testing and then switch to PRO options with extended capabilities.
Such access guarantees stable operation, timely updates, and support from the API-sport developers.
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.
Sometimes it is more convenient to connect not directly, but through intermediaries. This is relevant if you are working with several APIs at once or using ready-made integrations:
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RapidAPI – is an API marketplace that collects hundreds of services. Connecting to API-sport through RapidAPI is convenient if you want to manage all APIs from one account.
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SportRadar – a premium platform focused on betting companies. It has more data for deep analytics, but the cost is significantly higher.
Aggregators are useful for projects that value flexibility and a quick start without complex registration on multiple separate services.
Los planes gratuitos generalmente incluyen acceso limitado a datos históricos y estadísticas básicas. Las suscripciones de pago desbloquean:
API-deporte offers different access options:
Plan gratuito – suitable for testing and small projects. It usually includes a limited number of requests per day and data on major matches.
Paid tariffs (PRO) – provide full access:
- live results in real time;
- extended archives of matches and statistics;
- data on bookmaker odds;
- support for eSports, Fantasy, and less popular sports.
The higher the tariff, the more opportunities for integration and analysis.
Número de solicitudes por minuto/hora
Each tariff has its own technical limits:
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The number of requests per day – on the free tariff, there is a limited number (for example, 100–200), while on PRO – tens of thousands.
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Data update speed – in the basic version, updates may appear with a delay, while in PRO – almost instantly.
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Archive depth – free access provides information for a limited period, while paid tariffs allow for the analysis of multi-year archives.
Thus, if you are planning a serious project, it is worth assessing the load in advance and choosing a tariff that will cover your needs.
Integración de API
Ejemplos de conexión (Python, JavaScript)
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