MLB considering prediction markets

MLB considering prediction markets

February 16, 2026

MLB considering partnerships with controversial prediction markets
Major League Baseball may dip its toes into the prediction market business. Commissioner Rob Manfred said the league could soon consider partnering with platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket. He said working with the markets could help ensure the “integrity” of the game. The MLB has long been in bed with the sports betting industry, having begun partnering with such companies in 2018.
^{NY Post}

NBA commissioner says Utah Jazz ‘compromised the integrity of our games,’ fines team largest amount yet
NBA Commissioner Adam Silver fined the Utah Jazz $500,000. This is the strangest statement the league has taken against the Jazz. The fine was due to “conduct detrimental to the league” in the course of Utah’s games against the Orlando Magic on Feb. 7 and Miami Heat on Feb. 9. In those games, the Jazz sat both of their former All-Stars, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. in the fourth quarter, “even though these players were otherwise able to continue to play and the outcomes of the games were thereafter in doubt.”
^{The Salt Lake Times}

Twins announce 2026 theme nights, promos including $2 beers and free ice cream
The Minnesota Twins hope to win fans back into the stadium after a disappointing last season. The Twins announced $2 pregame beers at all games for MyTwins Choice and Reserved Members. The deal opens to all fans on Friday and Saturday nights. There will be free ice cream for kids on Sundays and giveaways throughout the season that include hats, bobbleheads, backpacks and more.
^{FOX 9}

Daytona 500 Sells Out of TV Ads, What NASCAR Fans Can Expect on FOX
The Daytona 500 aired on FOX on Sunday. All of the TV ad spots were sold out. FOX was able to sell 80 units for an average of around $400,000 each. There are a number of new brands that spent money to advertise during the race. FOX had side-by-side commercials and “ad-free” breaks in the double box style so the race could still be seen.
^{Athlon Sports}

Texans set out plans for Toro District
The Houston Texans announced their plans for a new mixed-use development. The team joined forces with Harris County and Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings. Toro District is an 83-acre project that includes a 22-acre global headquarters and training complex for the Texans. The Texans are one of only three NFL franchises to house their headquarters in the same building where they play home games.
^{The Stadium Business}

NFL wins grievance against NFLPA regarding report cards
The NFL won its grievance against the NFL Players Association, effectively banning the union from publishing future player report cards. The NFLPA will continue collecting the report card responses even if it can’t make them public. An arbitrator found that the report cards violated the collective bargaining agreement by “disparaging NFL clubs and individuals.”
^ESPN

Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit vs. the NFL can go to trial, U.S. district court rules
The class-action lawsuit alleging racial discrimination against the NFL filed by former Miami Dolphins coach Brian Flores, later joined by former Arizona Cardinals coach Steve Wilks and longtime assistant Ray Horton, can be tried in open court, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Flores' lawsuit against the NFL, Denver Broncos, New York Giants and Houston Texans alleges racial discrimination in the league's hiring process for coaches.
^{Yahoo Sports}

Nebraska Is Second Known School With Athletes Investigated Over NIL Deals
University of Nebraska athletes are among those the College Sports Commission recently opened NIL investigations into. The CSC informed Nebraska that it had launched an inquiry into Husker athletes in January. The investigation regarded whether they had failed to report NIL deals into the NIL Go system. The rules require all Division I athletes to submit all NIL deals above $600 for scrutiny and approval through a software called NIL Go.
^{Front Office Sports}

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