Best odds API

Looking for a best odds API?

Here’s how to get the best odds per outcome across UK bookmakers — endpoints, a compact example response, and the core flow used by comparison products.

Typical flow
/events
/events/EVENT_ID/odds/best

Fetch an event_id for today, then call best odds for the event.

How it’s used

Comparison tables, alerts, and signals.

Best-odds outputs are “ready to render”: one row per outcome with the top bookmaker and odds. That makes it ideal for odds comparison pages, alert thresholds, and identifying odds gaps without scanning every bookmaker manually.

Fast comparison

Show the best odds per outcome and link users to the best bookmaker.

Automation

Trigger alerts when best odds move past a threshold or when best bookmaker changes.

Endpoints

Copy‑paste these requests.

GET /v1/football/events?schedule_date=YYYY-MM-DD&has_odds=true&per_page=10

GET /v1/football/events/EVENT_ID/odds/best?odds_format=decimal

Replace EVENT_ID with an event_id returned by the events endpoint.

Sample JSON

A compact example response (normalised across bookmakers).

{
  "event_id": "evt_123",
  "odds_format": "decimal",
  "markets": [
    {
      "key": "1x2",
      "best": [
        { "name": "Home", "odds": 2.02, "bookmaker_code": "UO004" },
        { "name": "Draw", "odds": 3.45, "bookmaker_code": "UO018" },
        { "name": "Away", "odds": 3.78, "bookmaker_code": "UO006" }
      ]
    }
  ]
}

Realtime data

#1 odds API for the UK market.

Build faster with accurate, developer-friendly UK Odds API.

Bookmakers covered

UK-first coverage across major UK bookmakers and exchanges.

Pricing

Start lean. Scale up when you’re ready.

Use Free to validate responses, then upgrade for full coverage and premium endpoints.

Sandbox

Free

£0

For evaluation and dashboard access

  • 2 UK bookmakers
  • Core markets only
  • 300 requests/month
  • Read-only access
  • Community support

Starter

£129/month

For prototypes and early products

  • 10 UK bookmakers
  • Core markets only
  • 1,000 requests/hour
  • Email support

Scale

£549/month

For trading tools and production apps

  • 27 UK bookmakers
  • Core + full markets
  • 20,000 requests/hour
  • Arbitrage API included
  • Historical odds

FAQ

Still got questions?

What is a best odds API?

A best odds API returns the best available odds per outcome across multiple bookmakers, so you can build comparison tables, alerts, and edge detection without stitching feeds.

How do I get best odds for an event?

Call the best-odds endpoint for a specific event_id. You can optionally filter by market or bookmaker codes depending on your use case.

Which bookmakers are included?

All major UK bookmakers, including Bet365, Betfair, Paddy Power, Sky Bet, William Hill, Coral, Ladbrokes, Betway, 888sport, Unibet, and Spreadex.

Can I try the API before I pay?

Yes. Create a free account and generate an API key, then explore endpoints in the Swagger playground at api.ukoddsapi.com/docs.

What you can build

Real examples.
Copy‑paste code.