NFL urges prediction markets to withdraw contracts ahead of 2026 season
By SectorWire desk ·
Summary
The NFL asked prediction exchanges to withdraw specified sports contracts in a 3 September letter ahead of the 2026 season. The league said platforms continued listing markets it opposed, including contracts concerning officiating, player fitness and team staffing changes.
Why it matters
The request pressures prediction exchanges to remove contracts the NFL considers vulnerable to manipulation or harmful to sporting integrity.