Kalshi Signs Exclusive Deal for Predictive Markets with Catalist Sports in the U.S.

Kalshi announced the signing of a multi-year agreement with Catalist Sports to gain exclusive access to predictive markets in the U.S., backed by live streaming and official data from multiple international sporting competitions. The agreement grants Kalshi rights to Catalist Sports' global portfolio, including tennis, football, basketball, and ice hockey events, thereby reinforcing its position as a leading platform for regulated predictive markets in the country.

Exclusive Agreement Strengthens Kalshi's Presence in Predictive Markets

Kalshi now has exclusive access in the United States to the sports broadcasting portfolio of Catalist Sports for predictive markets. The partnership also grants Kalshi the use of low-latency official data, vital for creating, managing, and settling predictive markets in international tennis events. This collaboration significantly extends Kalshi's tennis coverage by incorporating competitions from the World Tennis Tour, alongside official data from top-tier tournaments such as the Australian Open and Davis Cup.

Expansion of Sports Offering: Tennis, Football, Basketball, and Ice Hockey

Catalist Sports detailed that the agreement covers broadcasting and data of over 65,000 tennis matches each year. The agreement is not limited to tennis; it includes international football properties such as France's Ligue 1 and Brazil's Série A, as well as an expanding portfolio of basketball and ice hockey events. All this content will be available to create predictive markets on Kalshi's platform for the U.S. audience.

Strategic Goals and Benefits for Both Platforms

James Monk, Vice President and General Manager of Catalist Sports, stated:

"This agreement marks an important milestone for Catalist Sports by bringing together our portfolio of premium official rights with the largest predictive markets platform in the U.S. By providing Kalshi with exclusive access to our live broadcasts for predictive markets, we are creating new value for our rights-holding partners and enhancing the fan experience with greater confidence."

Monk also highlighted that the collaboration responds to the rise of predictive markets as a distribution channel for premium sports content, thus extending the reach of official rights and attracting the attention of American audiences towards global leagues and competitions.

Differentiation Value for Kalshi Users

From Kalshi, Arjun Sawai, head of markets, emphasized that the partnership with Catalist Sports represents a qualitative leap:

"Catalist Sports is the first sports broadcasting provider we are collaborating with, and access to premium official content is essential for building a high-level predictive market. The combination of exclusive broadcasts and official data reinforces our commitment to providing regulated predictive markets based on reliable sports content."

This alliance positions Kalshi to offer a differentiated experience to users, based on the immediacy of streaming, data accuracy, and access to internationally significant competitive events. The integration of Catalist Sports' portfolio will enable the design of predictive markets across an unprecedented variety of matches and disciplines, with a unique source of data and video endorsed officially.

Outlook for Operators and the B2B Market

Catalist Sports' participation as an official provider not only increases attractiveness for bettors and investors but also generates new opportunities for operators interested in offering regulated predictive markets supported by state-of-the-art technological infrastructure. The growing interest of American audiences in foreign leagues reinforces the role of these exclusive agreements in product planning and B2B alliances, where the availability of official data and live content is key for differentiation and regulatory compliance.

For platform and market providers, the agreement sets a precedent on the importance of integrating audiovisual rights, low-latency data, and strategic partnerships with rights holders on an international scale. Rights to over 65,000 tennis matches and football competitions such as Ligue 1 strengthen Kalshi's position against competitors and open the door to new monetization pathways and product expansion in both consumer segments and the alliance network.

The Future of Predictive Markets in the U.S.

The Kalshi-Catalist Sports agreement anticipates an evolution in the role of predictive markets within the regulated industry. As an alternative distribution channel for official sports content, predictions tied to real-time data and video are emerging as a novel element to increase audience engagement and retention. The model can be replicated across other disciplines and with more operators as regulators and B2B providers advance in standardization, thus driving similar alliances in football, basketball, and other international leagues.