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NFL Data API

NFL game data, scores, and statistics

6.7 / 10Fair
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseNo

Overview

The NFL Data API provides access to NFL game schedules, scores, team and player statistics, standings, and draft data. Community-mainted wrappers exist around the NFL's public data feeds, offering developers access to weekly game results, box scores, and seasonal stats. The API is popular for building fantasy football tools, NFL dashboards, and sports media applications.

Pros

  • Official NFL data source
  • Game schedules and scores
  • Player and team stats
  • Free to access for non-commercial use

Cons

  • No official public API documentation
  • Unstable endpoints
  • No commercial use without NFL partnership
  • Limited real-time capabilities
  • No official SDK

Best For

Personal NFL projectsFantasy football researchNFL data analysisHobby dashboards

Not Ideal For

Commercial productsProduction apps needing stabilityReal-time betting platformsApps requiring official support

Specifications

REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo
Historical Data2009 season onward with detailed stats; basic scores from earlier seasons
Request LimitsUnofficial rate limits on public endpoints
Commercial UseNo
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo

SDKs

PythonNode.js

Leagues

NFLNFL PreseasonNFL Playoffs
Last verified: 2026-08-15

Our Verdict

6.7/ 10

NFL Data API scores 6.7/10 and may be suitable for specific use cases like personal nfl projects, but we recommend comparing it with higher-rated alternatives before committing.

Editorial: 6.8/10Benchmark: 6.5/10How we score →
Data verified: 2026-08-15
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Coverage

Sports Supported

American Football
Live DataYes
Historical Data2009 season onward with detailed stats; basic scores from earlier seasons
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo

Leagues & Competitions

NFLNFL PreseasonNFL Playoffs

3 leagues and competitions covered

Developer Experience

API Paradigms

REST
GraphQL
WebSocket
Webhooks

SDKs

PythonNode.js

Commercial Terms

Commercial use
Redistribution
White-label
Rate limit: Unofficial rate limits on public endpoints

Pricing Plans

Community

Free

Rate-limited

  • Game schedules
  • Scores
  • Basic stats
  • Community support

Partner

Free

Custom

  • Official data feed
  • Commercial rights
  • Real-time data
  • Dedicated support