MLS Cup Winner: Polymarket vs Kalshi
Vancouver Whitecaps FC leads at 18.1¢ on Polymarket against 19.5¢ on Kalshi. The two venues agree closely on this market right now: no outcome differs by 3 points or more.
Poly
KalshiDiff
Vancouver Whitecaps FC▼0.518.1¢19.5¢-1.4Nashville SC▲1.818.1¢16.5¢+1.6Inter Miami CF▼0.516.5¢16.5¢0.0Los Angeles FC7.5¢6.5¢+1.0Chicago Fire FC6.5¢5.5¢+1.0Houston Dynamo FC4.7¢4.5¢+0.2FC Dallas4.6¢3.5¢+1.1St. Louis City SC4.3¢4.5¢-0.1Philadelphia Union▲0.33.5¢4.5¢-1.1New England Revolution2.6¢3.5¢-0.8Orlando City SC2.5¢1.5¢+1.1Charlotte FC2.5¢3.5¢-1.1San Jose Earthquakes1.9¢2.5¢-0.6FC Cincinnati1.5¢1.5¢-0.1New York City FC1.3¢1.5¢-0.3Seattle Sounders FC0.9¢1.5¢-0.6Real Salt Lake0.8¢1.5¢-0.7Colorado Rapids0.8¢1.5¢-0.8Minnesota United FC0.7¢1.0¢—New York Red Bulls0.7¢1.0¢—Columbus Crew0.5¢1.0¢—Portland Timbers0.5¢2.0¢—San Diego FC0.4¢1.5¢-1.1LA Galaxy0.4¢1.0¢—Toronto FC0.3¢1.0¢—D.C. United0.3¢1.0¢—CF Montréal0.1¢1.0¢—Sporting Kansas City0.1¢1.0¢—Austin FC0.1¢1.0¢—Atlanta United FC0.1¢1.0¢—Polymarket shows the last traded price; Kalshi shows the bid/ask midpoint. Where the Kalshi book is too wide to compare, the raw bid–ask range is shown instead and no difference is reported. Prices move continuously — confirm on the venue before trading.
Where to trade this
Polymarket review
USDC settlement, taker fees 0.75–1.80%, no interest on balances.
Kalshi review
CFTC-regulated, USD settlement, about 4% APY on idle cash.
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MLS Cup Winner odds explained
The table above prices MLS Cup Winner on Polymarket and Kalshi at the same moment. Each figure is what one contract costs in cents, so 52.0¢ means the market implies a 52% chance. Contracts settle at $1, which makes the price and the implied probability the same number.
The two venues run separate order books, so the same outcome can sit several points apart. Where the gap reaches three points it is worth a look: that is roughly what a difference needs to be to survive Polymarket's 0.75–1.80% taker fee and Kalshi's per-contract charge. Our prediction market arbitrage guide covers how to trade a gap without getting caught with one leg filled.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I get the best odds on MLS Cup Winner?
The table above prices MLS Cup Winner on both venues, refreshed every ten minutes, with the cheaper side highlighted for each outcome. It is often not the same venue across the whole board.
Is there an arbitrage opportunity on MLS Cup Winner?
Differences of three points or more are flagged above — roughly what a gap needs to survive fees on both sides. Smaller ones are shown but rarely worth acting on; the arbitrage guide covers the execution risk.
Who is favourite in MLS Cup Winner?
Vancouver Whitecaps FC carries the highest implied probability on Polymarket right now. The ranking reflects the most recent sync and moves with the market.
Do I owe tax on profits from this market?
Yes. Kalshi issues a 1099-MISC and Polymarket issues nothing, and there is no IRS guidance specific to prediction markets — see the tax guide.
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