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MLB: 2026 American League Champion

New York Yankees 24%

Tampa Bay Rays 20.7%

Boston Red Sox 15.2%

Chicago White Sox 9.7%

Polymarket

$4,264,195 Vol.

New York Yankees 24%

Tampa Bay Rays 20.7%

Boston Red Sox 15.2%

Chicago White Sox 9.7%

Polymarket

$4,264,195 Vol.

New York Yankees

$58,401 Vol.

24%

Tampa Bay Rays

$405,192 Vol.

21%

Boston Red Sox

$57,474 Vol.

15%

Chicago White Sox

$252,354 Vol.

10%

Seattle Mariners

$39,272 Vol.

7%

Houston Astros

$781,874 Vol.

6%

Texas Rangers

$27,623 Vol.

4%

Cleveland Guardians

$736,167 Vol.

4%

Toronto Blue Jays

$153,268 Vol.

2%

Detroit Tigers

$117,904 Vol.

2%

Minnesota Twins

$253,394 Vol.

2%

Baltimore Orioles

$67,926 Vol.

1%

Los Angeles Angels

$309,706 Vol.

<1%

Athletics

$155,477 Vol.

<1%

Kansas City Royals

$848,162 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The AL's remarkable late-August parity keeps the 2026 champion market tightly bunched, with no team holding a dominant edge entering the final month. The Rays lead the AL East at 79-54 thanks to strong home play and positive run differential, while the Yankees (74-57) and surging Red Sox (73-59, winners of eight of 10) benefit from superior overall records and recent momentum. In the Central, the White Sox (69-63) hold a slim division lead over streaking Guardians, and the West remains a three-team scramble among sub-.500 clubs. Trader consensus reflects these standings and recent form, with wild-card contenders still possessing realistic paths through the expanded postseason format.

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$4,264,195
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 19, 2026, 11:07 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The AL's remarkable late-August parity keeps the 2026 champion market tightly bunched, with no team holding a dominant edge entering the final month. The Rays lead the AL East at 79-54 thanks to strong home play and positive run differential, while the Yankees (74-57) and surging Red Sox (73-59, winners of eight of 10) benefit from superior overall records and recent momentum. In the Central, the White Sox (69-63) hold a slim division lead over streaking Guardians, and the West remains a three-team scramble among sub-.500 clubs. Trader consensus reflects these standings and recent form, with wild-card contenders still possessing realistic paths through the expanded postseason format.

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$4,264,195
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 19, 2026, 11:07 AM ET

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLB: 2026 American League Champion" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "New York Yankees" at 24%, followed by "Tampa Bay Rays" at 21%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 24¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 24% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "MLB: 2026 American League Champion" has generated $4.3 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 19, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLB: 2026 American League Champion," browse the 15 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLB: 2026 American League Champion" is "New York Yankees" at 24%, meaning the market assigns a 24% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Tampa Bay Rays" at 21%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

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