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HomeCategoriesSports & BettingTheSportsDB API

TheSportsDB API

Sports & Betting · Content · Data & Analytics

TheSportsDB API is a free community-driven sports database providing comprehensive data across dozens of sports including football (soccer), basketball, baseball, ice hockey, tennis, rugby, and more. The project is run as an open database similar to Wikipedia, with community volunteers contributing data, and developers can access the compiled data through a clean REST API.

TheSportsDB API Highlights

TheSportsDB API is verified for developer integrations in Nigeria and across African markets, providing documented endpoints, sandbox testing, and developer support.

Authentication

API Key

Rate Limit

30 requests per minute on free tier

Sandbox Mode
✗ Not Available
Webhooks
Not verified yet
Supported Regions
NigeriaNigeriaGhanaGhanaKenyaKenya
TheSportsDB API Services
Team dataPlayer profilesLeague schedulesMatch results
Alternative African Company to
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TheSportsDB API is best for:

Sports apps and fan platforms needing comprehensive multi-sport data including teams, players, and events

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API Pricing Model
  • for non-commercial use
  • Patreon supporters get higher rate limits and additional endpoints

TheSportsDB API Core Features & Capabilities

Features Included

Team dataPlayer profilesLeague schedulesMatch resultsSports imagery

Required Access Documents for TheSportsDB API

  • API KeyRequired
    Register at thesportsdb.com or use the test key for development

Different TheSportsDB API use cases

  • Nigerian football tracker:Build a football standings and results app covering NPFL and international leagues
  • Sports news platform:Power a Nigerian sports news site with live match data and team profiles
  • Fantasy sports:Provide player stats and match results for Nigerian fantasy football platforms

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