Sports Data API

Sports Data API & Live Odds Feed

Sports data API for sportsbook operators who need odds and scores, not a full sportsbook. It provides sports coverage, with live scores, pre-match and live odds, and settlement over REST and WebSocket.

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At a Glance

HZURA's Sports Data API delivers real-time sports data, pre-match odds, live in-play odds, and instant match settlements. It is designed for sportsbook operators and affiliates who require a highly reliable, real-time feed to power their pricing and trading operations. The feed uses WebSockets for real-time updates and provides comprehensive coverage across global sports and esports. API access is within 1 business day. Standard integration takes hours, not weeks. Sandbox credentials are a separate later step and take 3–5 business days.

Executive Summary

Real-time Sports Data APIs designed for speed, reliability, and precision across sports.

Delivery & setup

These times are for HZURA platform setup, configuration, and deployment. Licensing, payments, approvals, and other work outside HZURA can move the go-live date.

HZURA Sports Data API

API access is within 1 business day. Standard integration takes hours, not weeks. Sandbox credentials are a separate later step and take 3–5 business days.

API access
within 1 business day
Standard integration
hours, not weeks
Sandbox credentials
3–5 business days

Not just fast. Accurate.

In sports betting and media, stale data costs money and ruins user experience. We aggregate, clean, and deliver data faster than the broadcast.

Legacy Data Providers

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    Slow polling architectures

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    Fragmented APIs requiring complex normalization

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    Poor coverage of lower-tier leagues

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    Rigid pricing models and high minimums

HZURA Data API

  • real-time WebSocket push delivery

  • Unified JSON schema across all sports

  • Comprehensive sports coverage

  • Flexible, usage-based scaling

Data solutions for every use case.

Select the specific modules your application requires.

Live Odds Feed (WebSocket)

Real-time odds updates across hundreds of markets. Essential for operating a sportsbook or a live odds-comparison affiliate site.

Match Incidents & Scores

Instant notifications for goals, cards, corners, and points. Perfect for livescore applications and media publishers.

Fixtures & Results Archive

RESTful access to historical results, league standings, player statistics, and upcoming schedules spanning the next 12 months.

Widgets & Components

Don't want to build the UI? Drop in our pre-styled, responsive React/Vue widgets for match trackers, scoreboards, and standings.

Infrastructure Specs

Sports Data API Specifications & Protocol Matrix

Technical parameters, connection protocols, and delivery tolerances for the HZURA Sports Data network.

Coverage & Fixture Volume

Covered Sports Disciplines
Multi-sport coverage
Monthly Pre-Match Matches
fixtures
Monthly In-Play Live Matches
Real-time events
Covered Competitions & Leagues
Global league coverage
Markets per Tier-1 Fixture
Up to betting markets

Delivery Protocols

Odds Delivery
Real-time
Match Incident Delivery
Real-time
Supported Protocols
WebSocket (JSON/Protobuf), REST, Webhooks, Server-Sent Events
Historical Archive Depth
10+ Years Historical Data & Head-to-Head Stats
Uptime Guarantee SLA
99.99% Guaranteed Availability

Settlement & Market Integrity

Automated Settlement Speed
Sub-Second Official Whistle Resulting
Result Verification Sources
Multi-Scout Consensus & Official League Feeds
Market Suspension Signals
Automated real-time Lock / Unlock Triggers
Historical Settlement Resync
Automated Void / Resettlement Message Handling

How the data flows.

From the stadium to your application in real time.

1

Data Ingestion

We ingest data from stadium scouts, official league feeds, and algorithmic trading models globally.

2

Normalization Engine

Our backend instantly cleans, validates, and normalizes the disparate feeds into a single, unified HZURA schema.

3

Edge Distribution

Data is published to our globally distributed publish-subscribe (PubSub) network.

4

Client Delivery

Your servers or frontend clients receive the updates via WebSocket or REST API, securely authenticated via API key.

Scouts
Models
Partners

Data Aggregation Engine

Normalizes and merges disparate feeds in real time

WebSocket API
Push (Live Odds)
REST API
Pull (Fixtures/Stats)

Developer Experience

Standard HZURA Sports Data API integration takes hours, not weeks.

  • OpenAPI (Swagger) Specifications
  • Official SDKs (Node.js, Python, Go, Java)
  • Postman Collections and Sandbox Environments
  • Detailed integration guides and SLA support
  • Real-time status page and webhook alerts

Reliability at Scale

Built on modern cloud-native architecture to handle massive traffic spikes during major sporting events.

  • Multi-region AWS deployments
  • Auto-scaling WebSocket clusters
  • Automated failover for data sources
  • Rate limiting and abuse protection
  • 24/7 technical support escalation
High-Throughput Protocol Engine

Under the Hood: Real-Time Transaction Mechanics

Inspect the real-time lifecycle of every transaction passing through Sports Data API & Live Odds Feed. Built for zero-escrow seamless wallets and high-frequency concurrency.

POST /v2/seamless/transaction/debit-credit
avg 11.4ms
Security Headers & Signature
{
  "Content-Type": "application/json",
  "X-HZURA-Signature": "sha256=9f86d081884c7d659a2feaa0c55ad015a3bf4f1b2b0b822cd15d6c15b0f00a08",
  "X-Idempotency-Key": "txn_89234710-98fe-4211"
}
Normalized JSON Payload
{
  "transaction_id": "txn_89234710-98fe-4211",
  "player_id": "usr_998124501",
  "currency": "USD",
  "debit_amount": 5,
  "credit_amount": 18.5,
  "game_id": "pragmatic_gates_of_olympus_1000",
  "round_id": "rnd_771928419",
  "timestamp": "2026-08-20T12:00:00.000Z"
}
Standardized Synchronous Response
{
  "status": "SUCCESS",
  "processed_at": "2026-08-20T12:00:00.011Z",
  "operator_balance_after": 1423.5,
  "status_detail": "SETTLED",
  "dedup_status": "PASSED"
}
Guaranteed SLA
99.99%

Multi-cloud active-active failover

Platform Uptime
99.99%

Edge routing across global PoPs

Peak Concurrency
10,000+

Transactions per second capability

Lab review
Support

The operator holds the license. HZURA can support a lab review.

Commercial ROI & TCO Estimator

Calculate Your Platform ROI & Margin Gains

Estimate your monthly GGR, annual cost savings, and revenue acceleration when launching Sports Data API & Live Odds Feed compared to legacy platforms or building in-house.

Operator Parameters
players
$/mo
Estimated Monthly Turnover (GGR):$1,625,000($19,500,000/yr)
Transparent tiered commercial pricing with zero hidden RevShare penalties
HZURA Sports Data API — API access: within 1 business day
HZURA Sports Data API — Standard integration: hours, not weeks
HZURA Sports Data API — Sandbox credentials: 3–5 business days
Projected Financial Advantage
Annual Platform & Infrastructure Cost Savings
$1,320,000/ year

Saved compared to legacy 12–16% GGR fee structures + internal DevOps overhead.

Time-to-Market
Hours, not weeks
vs. 8 months in-house
Early Profit Capture
+$2,340,000
8 mos accelerated launch
Estimated LTV & Retention Uplift+18% to +25%
99.99% uptime and 10,000+ TPS during peak sporting events helps prevent bettor churn, delivering an estimated +$1,657,500/yr in retained gross margin.

Need a custom cost model for your licensing jurisdiction?

Our solutions architects can build a cost model for the market where you hold a license, including MGA, UKGC, Curacao, and LatAm.

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Side-by-Side Analysis

HZURA Sports Data API vs. Legacy Monopolies vs. Scraping Providers vs. In-House Scraper

Compare delivery latencies, schema standardization, coverage breadth, and commercial minimums.

Feature / CapabilityHZURA Data APILegacy Monopolies (Sportradar/Genius)Unofficial Web ScrapersIn-House Scraping
Odds DeliveryReal-timeVariable deliveryMulti-second pollingHigh & Unstable
Unified JSON Schema Across Sports YesFragmented Legacy SchemasUnstructured HTML/JSONManual Mapping Required
Monthly In-Play Live EventsLive fixtures60,000–80,000Limited & UnreliableLimited Coverage
Automated Official Bet SettlementInstant Whistle (<1s)Included (High Cost) NoManual Operation
Minimum Contract CommitmentsFlexible Monthly / TieredExpensive Annual Minimums ($100k+)Low (High Failure Risk)High In-House Payroll
Streaming WebSocket & FIX Protocol YesRestricted ProtocolsREST Polling OnlyCustom Polling
Pre-Built UI Widgets (React/Vue) YesExpensive Separate Addon NoMust Be Built
Multi-Source Redundancy Failover YesSingle Source Feed No No
Architectural Guides

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Transparent Pricing Structure

Transparent Data Licensing & Commercial Plans

Flexible pricing plans designed for media apps, startup sportsbooks, and high-volume bookmakers. API access, standard integration, and sandbox credentials are separate stages and are listed under Delivery & setup.

Developer & Media Starter

For Media & Livescore Apps

Comprehensive pre-match data, live scores, standings, and post-match stats for sports media publishers and affiliate sites.

Delivery: Instant to 1 business day

Included Deliverables:

Full Pre-Match Fixtures, Standings & Head-to-Head
Live Scores & Instant Match Incident Webhooks
REST API with 100 Requests / Second Rate Limit
Coverage across Top 50 Global Football & US Sports Leagues
Embeddable React / Vue Match Center Widgets
Standard Email & Community Discord Support
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Most Popular

Live Odds & Settlement Pro

For Sportsbooks & Trading Desks

high-performance streaming live odds, in-play market suspensions, and automated official bet settlements for sports betting operators.

Delivery: Instant to 1 business day

Included Deliverables:

Real-time odds push
Sports coverage with in-play events
Instant Automated Official Bet Settlement Messages
Multi-Market Pre-Match & In-Play Pricing
Direct Slack Integration Channel with Data Ops Desk
99.99% Uptime Guarantee with SLA Rebates
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Enterprise Custom & Redistribution

For B2B Platforms & Exchanges

Dedicated real-time edge nodes, custom probability algorithms, Protocol Buffer feeds, and sub-licensing distribution rights.

Delivery: Instant to 1 business day

Included Deliverables:

Dedicated Edge Compute Instances in AWS / GCP Regions
High-Throughput Protobuf & FIX 4.4 Feed Connectivity
Custom Mathematical Probabilities & Algorithmic Margins
Full Commercial Sub-Licensing & Redistribution Rights
Dedicated Solutions Architect & 24/7 Phone Escalation
Custom Sport & League Ingestion on Demand
Request Custom Proposal

Who is this for?

Enterprise Operators

Large-scale operators requiring high throughput and stability.

Aggregators

Platforms looking for a unified integration and fast content delivery.

Startups & Challengers

Agile businesses seeking fast time-to-market with modern tech.

Supported Industries

iGaming

Online casinos and gaming platforms.

Sports Betting

Sportsbooks and betting exchanges.

Fintech

High-frequency transaction processing.

Use Cases

Market Expansion

Rapidly deploy in new jurisdictions with localized content.

Legacy Migration

Upgrade from monolithic systems to a modern, microservices architecture.

Omnichannel Delivery

Provide a consistent betting experience across web, mobile, and retail shops.

Deployment Options

  • Cloud-Native

    Fully managed deployment on AWS or Google Cloud for maximum scalability.

  • On-Premise

    Deploy within your own infrastructure for strict regulatory requirements.

  • Hybrid

    Flexible deployment options to bridge legacy and modern environments.

Customization & Extensibility

  • Headless API

    Build custom frontends using our robust REST and WebSocket APIs.

  • Modular Architecture

    Choose only the components you need to complement your existing stack.

Regulatory Compliance

  • Jurisdictional Ready

    Designed to meet the stringent requirements of regulated global markets.

  • Data Security

    Strong encryption and role-based access controls for all data in transit and at rest.

Frequently Asked Questions

What sports and leagues do you cover?

We cover sports including football (soccer), basketball, tennis, American sports, and esports, and league coverage.

How do you deliver live odds?

Live in-play odds and match state updates are pushed to your systems via secure WebSocket connections, ensuring real-time delivery which is critical for minimizing risk during live betting.

Do you provide automated bet settlement?

Yes. The API sends definitive settlement messages the moment an event concludes or a market is determined, allowing your sportsbook to automatically pay out winning bets instantly.

Can we customize the margin on the odds feed?

The data API delivers raw probabilities and base odds. Your sportsbook platform or trading team can then apply customized margin rules and risk management algorithms on top of the feed.

How quickly can HZURA provide Sports Data API access?

API access is within 1 business day. Standard integration takes hours, not weeks. Sandbox credentials are a separate later step and take 3–5 business days.

Implementation Journey

A streamlined process from discovery to scaling.

Discovery & Blueprint

Collaborate with our solution architects to define technical requirements, compliance needs, and commercial goals.

API Integration

Connect your existing frontend or backend systems via our headless REST and WebSocket APIs.

Staging & QA

Thoroughly test performance, risk rules, and user flows in a dedicated staging environment.

Go-Live & Scale

Deploy to production with 24/7 technical support and proactive infrastructure monitoring.

Why HZURA

Built for the modern enterprise, our architecture delivers unmatched reliability and performance.

High-Performance Architecture

Built on a microservices foundation to handle thousands of concurrent transactions seamlessly.

Maximum Extensibility

API-first design lets you build bespoke frontends while we manage the complex backend logic.

Regulated Market Ready

Built so an operator can take the platform through a regulatory review. The operator holds the license.

Dedicated Partnership

You get a dedicated technical account manager to assist with roadmapping and custom integrations.

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