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Polymarket becomes Liga MX’s exclusive prediction partner
Polymarket has announced that it has become the exclusive prediction market partner of Liga MX for the United States territory, with Genius Sports set to supply official data and integrity information-sharing services, according to the deal.
Starting from the 2026-27 season this July, U.S. users will be able to participate in Liga MX event contracts on Polymarket, which will include the annual match between Liga MX Apertura and Clausura tournament champions, Campeón de Campeones.
The commercial vice president of the Federación Mexicana de Fútbul (FMF), José Romano, commented:
“This partnership with Polymarket represents an innovative opportunity to further engage our passionate fanbase in such an important market for LIGA MX as the US territory is, through new digital experiences, while maintaining the integrity and credibility that are fundamental to our competitions.”
Genius Sports already offers official streaming data and integrity services to Liga MX and will now provide sports data to Polymarket in order to support the creation and settlement of sports event contracts.
Mark Locke, CEO of Genius Sports, stated:
“We’re proud to support this partnership by providing the official data and integrity infrastructure that helps power transparent, trusted prediction markets around LIGA MX competitions. Working alongside LIGA MX and Polymarket reflects the growing importance of reliable, verified official data both in creating a premium product and supporting the integrity of sports.”
Polymarket’s President of Sports Business Development, Ari Borod, added:
“LIGA MX is one of the most exciting and widely followed football leagues in the world. Genius Sports’ official data and integrity infrastructure ensures every LIGA MX market on Polymarket is built on the foundation of trust and transparency the league and its fans deserve.”
The first Liga MX event that U.S. users will be able to trade on Polymarket will take place on July 25, 2026, in Carson, California.
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