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Sofascore API
Multi-sport live scores, ratings, and statistics
5.7 / 10Limited
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseNo
Overview
Sofascore provides unofficial API access to their extensive sports data platform, covering 20+ sports with live scores, player ratings, match statistics, and trends. While not an official API for commercial use, it is widely used in hobby projects and for prototyping. The data includes unique SofaScore ratings and heatmaps.
Pros
- 20+ sports
- Unique player ratings
- Heatmaps
- Free to use (unofficial)
- Rich match data
Cons
- Unofficial API
- No commercial use
- No SLA or guarantees
- Can change without notice
- No official documentation
Best For
Hobby projectsPrototypingPersonal toolsLearning
Not Ideal For
Commercial applicationsProduction appsEnterpriseAny paid product
Specifications
REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo
Historical Data2015+ for major leagues
Request LimitsUnofficial, variable rate limits
Commercial UseNo
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo
SDKs
PythonNode.js
Leagues
Premier LeagueNBANFLATPWTASerie ALa LigaBundesliga+1
Last verified: 2026-08-03
Pricing Plans
Unofficial
Free
Variable
- Unofficial access
- All sports
- No SLA
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