ForecastEx is a CFTC regulated exchange that lists economics, politics, and climate contracts, not sports. Why soccer markets are not offered there, and where world football contracts actually trade. Information, not advice. As of December 2025.
Last reviewed 18 December 2025 · Facts as of December 2025 · Illustrative editorial examples
On ForecastEx, a soccer and world football market is a contract on a clearly defined question that settles against a written rule, the named source and date set before trading. A correct side pays one dollar and the other pays nothing, so the price between 1 and 99 cents reads as the implied probability.
CFTC-regulated exchange and clearinghouse owned by Interactive Brokers, very strong standing.
Always read the specific market's resolution rule, not the headline. Fees and spreads reduce real returns, and availability can change.
No. As of December 2025 ForecastEx lists economic, political, and climate forecast contracts, not sports. Soccer markets are not offered there, and that is a matter of product scope. This is general information, not advice.
ForecastEx is a designated contract market regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, listing forecast contracts on economics, eligible political events, and climate indicators, priced between one cent and ninety nine cents.
On regulated exchanges and the brokerages that route to them, where sports event contracts are listed and available to you. Read our soccer category guide, then compare the venues that genuinely offer these markets where you live.
We cannot say it will. Its menu has been built around economics, politics, and climate, and there is no basis as of December 2025 to claim a sports menu is coming. We will update this page if that changes.
Where they exist, these contracts trade on regulated exchanges rather than a sportsbook, with no house against you. Several state regulators argue some sports contracts resemble sports betting under state law, and that dispute is unresolved. Treat it as contested and risky.
These contracts trade on a regulated venue and settle against a written rule. Read the primary source and the specific market rule before you act.
Facts as of December 2025. General information, not financial or betting advice.