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ESPN API (Unofficial)
Unofficial access to ESPN sports data and scores
6.0 / 10Fair
Starting PriceFree
Free TierYes
Live DataYes
WebSocketNo
Commercial UseNo
Overview
ESPN provides unofficial API endpoints that are widely used by developers for accessing live scores, standings, news, and statistics across all major sports. While not officially supported for production commercial use, these endpoints are stable and commonly used for personal projects and prototyping. Covers NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and more.
Pros
- Free to use
- All major US sports
- Live scores
- Standings and stats
- No registration needed
Cons
- Unofficial API
- No commercial use
- No SLA
- Can change without notice
- Limited documentation
Best For
Hobby projectsPersonal score trackersPrototypingLearning
Not Ideal For
Commercial applicationsProduction appsEnterpriseAny paid product
Specifications
REST APIYes
GraphQLNo
WebSocketNo
WebhooksNo
OpenAPI SpecNo
Player StatsYes
Team StatsYes
Odds DataNo
Historical DataRecent seasons
Request LimitsUnofficial, variable rate limits
Commercial UseNo
RedistributionNo
White LabelNo
SDKs
PythonNode.js
Leagues
NFLNBAMLBNHLNCAAMLSPremier League
Last verified: 2026-08-04
Pricing Plans
Unofficial
Free
Variable
- Free unofficial access
- All sports
- No SLA
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