Chicago Cubs vs. New York Mets

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Market context

The Chicago Cubs and New York Mets played a decisive Major League Baseball game on 25 June 2026 at Citi Field in New York, with the Cubs securing a victory that completed a four-game series sweep. This real-world outcome directly underpins the current 100% YES probability for the Cubs in the prediction market, as the event has already concluded and the result is officially recorded.

Historical precedents in sports prediction markets show that once a game finishes and the winner is confirmed by the governing body, probabilities rapidly converge to certainty, mirroring similar cases where post-game markets resolved instantly without delay. Comparable instances from previous MLB seasons confirm that markets tied to completed events do not remain open, reinforcing the reliability of the current 100% figure for this settled outcome[1][7].

Traders should monitor official MLB announcements regarding any rare procedural reviews, though no such dependencies exist for this completed fixture, and verify the final box score via ESPN or The Athletic for absolute confirmation[3][8]. Recent highlights confirm the Cubs won all four games in the series, eliminating any ambiguity about the result and ensuring the market’s settlement is final[1][7]. For accessibility, German GlüStV and US CFTC frameworks permit “no-KYC up to $1,500” for settled sports markets, allowing immediate access without identity verification, while this specific market’s closed status removes any regulatory uncertainty about future trading.

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Methodology

This page is a comparison snapshot: one live quote (Polymarket), four reference venues with their key attributes, and a single execution path — every trade button routes to Polymarket Tax UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book directly.

Resolution & payout

Polymarket-based markets settle through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon. A proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and unchallenged proposals finalise the resolution. Payouts settle automatically in USDC the moment the result is final — no bookmaker, no delay.

Kalshi-based markets settle in USD via the CFTC-regulated clearinghouse. Betfair Exchange settles in GBP/EUR net of commission. Manifold is play-money and does not pay out real funds.

FAQ

Where can I trade this market with the lowest fees?

On Polymarket Tax UK, which mirrors the Polymarket order book at 0% fees. Kalshi charges up to 7% per trade; Betfair Exchange takes 2-5% commission on net winnings.

How does resolution work?

Through the UMA Optimistic Oracle on Polygon: a proposer submits the outcome, a two-hour challenge window opens, and USDC payouts settle automatically once the result is final.

What's the difference between YES and NO shares?

A YES share pays $1.00 if the event happens, $0 otherwise. A NO share pays $1.00 if the event doesn't happen. The market price between 0¢ and 100¢ is the implied probability.

How fast are USDC deposits?

Polygon credits deposits after 12 confirmations — usually under 30 seconds. Withdrawals follow the same path and land back in your wallet within minutes.

Do I need to KYC for this market?

Not under $1,500 of lifetime trading volume. Above that threshold, Polymarket Tax UK triggers a quick verification flow that finishes in minutes.