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Why clients use Sportmonks?

At Sportmonks, we empower your sports project with reliable, fast, and detailed data.
Whether you’re building an innovative app, an engaging website, or a fan-focused platform, our APIs provide the quality and flexibility you need to succeed.

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Why choose sportmonks as your Football API provider

Unrivaled data accuracy

Deliver the best experience to your users with data you can trust. From in-depth player stats to live match updates, our football data is among the most accurate and detailed available.

Developer-friendly APIs

Get started in no time with clean documentation, intuitive endpoints, and real-world code examples. Integrating Sportmonks into your platform is as easy as it gets.

Flexible and affordable plans

Whether you're a startup or a global brand, we have a plan that fits your needs and budget. Choose what you need and scale effortlessly as you grow.

Tailored data solutions

Need specific leagues, players, or match events? Our modular approach lets you customize your data feed to match your project’s exact requirements.

Outstanding support

Our friendly and experienced support team is always ready to assist you. From onboarding to troubleshooting, you’ll always have expert guidance by your side.

Real-time updates

Deliver live scores, match events, and statistics within seconds thanks to our ultra-fast data feed. Perfect for betting apps, live tickers, and in-play engagement.

See how companies use Sportmonks data to power their platforms and delight their users:

Real success stories

ScorePlay: Automating Sports Media Workflows

Discover how ScorePlay used Sportmonks’ Football API to automate player recognition, streamline global media workflows, and accelerate their product roadmap — with reliable sports data as the foundation.

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SoFIFA: Bringing Real-World Football to FIFA Career Mode

Discover how SoFIFA — a fan-driven platform for FIFA Career Mode — uses Sportmonks’ structured football data to sync virtual gameplay with real-world accuracy. By eliminating manual updates and automating transfers, player info, and club data, SoFIFA delivers a more immersive and reliable experience for thousands of gamers worldwide.

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DigitalGoal Ltd: Powering Fantasy Football & Betting Apps

Discover how DigitalGoal Ltd, creators of FantaMaster and BetPro, enhanced their fantasy football and betting platforms with Sportmonks’ Football API. By integrating real-time scores, player stats, predictions, and betting odds, they’ve delivered a scalable, data-driven experience to millions of users. Reliable, affordable, and developer-friendly: exactly what a high-performance app needs.

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ShiftOneZero: Powering Dinamo Zagreb’s Fan App with Real-Time Data

ShiftOneZero partnered with Dinamo Zagreb to build a high-performance, interactive football app — delivering live stats, player insights, and real-time fan engagement. By using Sportmonks’ Football API, they provided fast, accurate match data and eliminated the limitations of generic white-label solutions. The result: a custom-built platform that brings fans closer to their club than ever before.

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Footi: Creating a Sustainable Football Platform

Footi is a lightweight, eco-conscious football website built by the digital agency Little Thunder. By combining Sportmonks’ reliable Premier League data with serverless technology, Footi delivers real-time football updates while keeping its carbon footprint low. What started as a side project evolved into a scalable, sustainable platform — powered by clean architecture and clean data.

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Fanzword: Revolutionizing Fan Engagement in the Middle East

Fanzword blends real-time match data with social engagement to create a gamified fan experience. With Sportmonks’ accurate football data, the platform powers predictions, live scores, and league stats — turning casual viewers into active participants across the Middle East.

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Fotboll: Powering Sweden’s Premier Football Platform

Fotboll.com is Sweden’s go-to platform for football news, stats, and live scores. By integrating Sportmonks’ Football API, the team delivers real-time data across men’s, women’s, and international football — helping users stay informed with accurate match updates, pre-game insights, and engaging fan features.

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Customer Testimonials

Many other API providers make assumptions that you’re an experienced developer, and their documentation includes fewer examples and is written at a higher entry level. Sportmonks, make no assumptions and provide plenty of examples to help you use the API.

Tim

| Director of Little Thunder

The search for a data provider with great quality for an affordable price was terrible. Then we found Sportmonks. Considering the balance between cost and the depth of coverage, Sportmonks has proven to be the most valuable data provider we’ve encountered.

Gaurav

| Founding member of Elevenstats

At first we were limited in the content and the statistics. But now, only our imagination and creativity limits what we can do. We are now constantly developing and improving. We have many ideas, tools, features and functionality in the pipeline.

Anders

| CEO Comperium AB

We’ve been using the Sportmonks football API for four years now and are very happy with the timely and accurate data. And their support is always responsive and helpful which is important when choosing a data partner.

Benjamin Franz

| Kickoff.app

We searched for an accurate, easy-to-use, intuitive Football API to make our lives easier. The Football API was exactly that. Just plug and play!

Xavier

| CTO ScorePlay

When we compared features, documentation, support and value for money, Sportmonks came out on top.

Fast and reliable Football API with tons of leagues and tournaments.

We’re very happy with Sportmonks and highly recommend them.

Tim

| Co-founder Footi

What sports do clients use Sportmonks for?

Most of our clients use Sportmonks for football projects — from live score apps to fantasy platforms. We also support Cricket and Formula 1 for niche use cases. See our Football API

How do clients use our data during live matches?

Clients rely on our real-time updates for betting apps, live tickers, mobile alerts, and more. With updates every few seconds, they deliver accurate, engaging experiences to their users. Want to see it in action? Request a free demo

Can clients tailor the data to fit their product?

Yes — most clients choose specific leagues or data levels that match their business goals. Whether you need full stats or just scores, you only pay for what you use. Check coverage options

How easy is integration for new clients?

Developers love how fast and smooth integration is. Many clients are up and running within days, thanks to our clean API and helpful documentation. View API docs

What kind of support do clients receive?

From onboarding to scaling, clients value our responsive and friendly support. We help solve issues quickly and guide you toward best practices. Support & help center

Can clients switch plans or grow over time?

Absolutely. Clients often start small and expand their plans as their product grows. Our pricing model makes it easy to scale when the time is right. Explore our European Plan

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