OpenLigaDB
Free community-maintained sports results API for German leagues
Overview
OpenLigaDB is a free, open, community-maintained API providing sports match data, primarily focused on German football (Bundesliga, 2. Bundesliga, 3. Liga) and other leagues like DFB-Pokal, Champions League, and EM/WM. The service is built on a REST architecture with XML and JSON responses, allowing users to query match results, fixtures, and team data. Community members can contribute and edit match data, making it a collaborative project maintained by volunteers.
Pros
- Completely free and open
- No registration or API key needed
- Strong German football coverage
- Community-editable data
- Live match updates during games
Cons
- Limited league coverage outside Germany
- No player-level statistics
- No odds data
- Community-maintained, data quality varies
- No WebSocket streaming
- Limited documentation
Best For
Not Ideal For
Specifications
SDKs
Leagues
Our Verdict
OpenLigaDB scores 6.6/10 and may be suitable for specific use cases like bundesliga apps, but we recommend comparing it with higher-rated alternatives before committing.
Coverage
Sports Supported
Leagues & Competitions
7 leagues and competitions covered
Developer Experience
API Paradigms
SDKs
Documentation
Commercial Terms
Pricing Plans
Free
Unlimited (fair use)
- All match data
- XML and JSON
- No registration required
- Community maintained
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