TheSportsDB

API

Free crowd-sourced sports data & artwork API

Overview

TheSportsDB is a RESTful API providing crowd-sourced sports data including leagues, teams, players, live scores, match events, and visual assets (team logos, banners, player headshots). Responses are JSON-formatted. Key endpoints include league listings (/all_leagues.php), team searches (/searchteams.php), recent match results (/eventslast.php), and event details (/lookupevent.php). Ideal for building sports apps, fantasy league platforms, live score trackers, or enhancing websites with sports stats and visuals—all accessible without an API key for basic use.

Example Integration (JavaScript)

script.js JS


fetch('https://www.thesportsdb.com/api.php')
  .then(res => res.json())
  .then(data => console.log(data))
  .catch(err => console.error(err));

Key Features

RESTful API
JSON Responses
No Auth Required (Basic)
Crowd-Sourced Data
Artwork Assets (Logos/Banners)
Multi-League Coverage

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is TheSportsDB free to use?

Yes, TheSportsDB offers free access to its core sports data and artwork without any cost.

? Does it require an API Key?

Basic access to most endpoints does not require an API key. Advanced features or higher rate limits may need an API key available via their website.

? What is the response format?

All responses from TheSportsDB are in JSON format, making it easy to parse and integrate into applications.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free

Category Sports & Fitness

Platform Public API

Pros

⊕ Free Core Access
⊕ Rich Data & Visuals
⊕ Easy Integration
⊕ No API Key for Basic Use
⊕ Wide League Coverage

Cons

⊖ Crowd-Sourced Inaccuracies Possible
⊖ Rate Limits on Free Tier
⊖ Limited Advanced Features
⊖ No Official SLA