Betfred Data API

Betfred API for Pre-Match & Live Odds Data

Access pre-match and live odds from Betfred across 10 sports plus horse racing and greyhounds. Normalized markets, paginated REST endpoints, real-time WebSocket streaming, and full Swagger documentation. One API key for all bookmakers.

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What a Betfred API Response Looks Like

GET /api/betfred/soccer/events?page=1&limit=5
{
  "total": 142,
  "page": 1,
  "limit": 5,
  "totalPages": 29,
  "hasNextPage": true,
  "events": [
    {
      "sport": "soccer",
      "country": "England",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "eventId": "32861947",
      "home": "Arsenal",
      "away": "Chelsea",
      "live": false,
      "startTime": "2026-03-25T15:00:00.000Z",
      "markets": [
        {
          "canonicalMarket": "MATCH_RESULT",
          "rawName": "Match Odds",
          "period": "FULL_TIME",
          "isActive": true,
          "marketId": "1.234567890",
          "selections": [
            {
              "canonicalOutcome": "HOME",
              "rawName": "Arsenal",
              "odds": 1.85,
              "isActive": true,
              "selectionId": "48291034"
            },
            {
              "canonicalOutcome": "DRAW",
              "rawName": "Draw",
              "odds": 3.60,
              "isActive": true,
              "selectionId": "48291035"
            },
            {
              "canonicalOutcome": "AWAY",
              "rawName": "Chelsea",
              "odds": 4.20,
              "isActive": true,
              "selectionId": "48291036"
            }
          ]
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Real-Time Live Odds over WebSocket

Subscribe to a sport and receive in-play events pushed every second. Available on PRO and MAX plans.

wss://api.pulsescore.net/api/betfred/ws/live?key=API_KEY&sport=soccer
{
  "sport": "soccer",
  "timestamp": 1730000000000,
  "count": 12,
  "data": [
    {
      "sport": "soccer",
      "league": "Premier League",
      "eventId": "255765604",
      "home": "Arsenal",
      "away": "Chelsea",
      "score": { "home": 1, "away": 0 },
      "matchClock": { "minute": 37, "phase": "FIRST_HALF" },
      "markets": [ /* live market odds */ ]
    }
  ]
}

Why Use PulseScore for Betfred Data

Pre-Match Odds Across 10 Sports

Full pre-match odds for Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Boxing, Cricket, MMA, and Rugby League from Betfred. Match result, over/under, handicaps, and many more markets.

Live WebSocket Streaming

Real-time in-play events pushed every second over an authenticated WebSocket. Scores, match clock, statistics, and live market odds. Available on PRO and MAX plans.

Normalized Market Data

All markets use canonical naming - MATCH_RESULT, OVER_UNDER, ASIAN_HANDICAP, etc. Same structure across all sports and bookmakers. No mapping headaches.

Horse Racing & Greyhounds

Full race coverage with race cards, each-way odds, and runner details for both horse racing and greyhounds. Updated in real time as races approach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What data does the Betfred API provide?

PulseScore provides pre-match and live odds from Betfred for Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Boxing, Cricket, MMA, Rugby League, Horse Racing, and Greyhounds. Each event includes normalized market data with canonical market types, selections, and odds.

What sports are covered?

Soccer, Basketball, Tennis, Baseball, Boxing, Cricket, MMA, Rugby League, Horse Racing, and Greyhounds. Each sport has league or race listings and individual event endpoints with full market coverage.

Does Betfred have live WebSocket streaming?

Yes. PRO and MAX plans can connect to wss://api.pulsescore.net/api/betfred/ws/live?key=<API_KEY>&sport=<sport> to receive in-play events pushed every second, including scores, match clock, statistics, and live market odds. Pre-match data is available over REST on all plans.

How are the markets structured?

All markets use a canonical format: each market has a type (e.g., MATCH_RESULT, OVER_UNDER), period (FULL_TIME, FIRST_HALF), and selections with decimal odds. The same structure is used across all sports and bookmakers.

Is there a free tier?

Yes. The BASIC plan is free and includes 500 API requests per month for pre-match REST endpoints. Live WebSocket streaming requires a PRO or MAX plan.

Can I access Betfred and other bookmakers with the same API key?

Yes. A single API key gives you access to all bookmakers included in your plan. No need for separate keys or accounts.

How do I authenticate with the API?

Sign up for a free account, generate an API key from your dashboard, and pass it via the X-Secret header for REST requests (or the key query parameter for WebSocket). The same key works for all bookmaker APIs.

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