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An MCP server that provides access to the BALLDONTLIE sports data API, covering more than 200 data endpoints across 15 major sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, etc., with comprehensive information on teams, players, games, statistics, odds, etc.
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What is the BALLDONTLIE Sports MCP Server?

This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server dedicated to providing comprehensive sports data access services. It connects to the BALLDONTLIE API, enabling your AI assistant (such as Claude) to access real-time sports information, including game data, player statistics, team rankings, injury reports, and betting odds.

How to use the BALLDONTLIE Sports MCP Server?

All you need is a BALLDONTLIE API key, and then configure the server connection in your MCP client (such as Claude Desktop). Once configured, you can directly ask your AI assistant sports-related questions, and the system will automatically invoke the corresponding data tools to answer your questions.

Use Cases

Suitable for sports enthusiasts, analysts, journalists, bettors, and anyone who needs to quickly access sports information. Whether you're checking real-time scores, analyzing player performance, researching team data, or obtaining betting reference information, this server provides comprehensive support.

Key Features

Multi-League Support
Supports 15 major sports leagues, including the NBA, WNBA, NFL, MLB, Premier League, NHL, NCAAF, NCAAB, MMA, FIFA World Cup 2026, La Liga, Serie A, UEFA Champions League, Bundesliga, and Ligue 1.
200+ Data Endpoints
Provides over 200 data access points, covering all aspects such as teams, players, games, statistics, rankings, injuries, betting odds, and advanced analytics.
Real-Time Data Access
Enables access to real-time game data, instant scores, player performance statistics, and the latest injury reports.
Betting Data Integration
Provides game odds and player betting option data to help bettors make more informed decisions.
Advanced Statistical Metrics
In addition to basic statistics, it also provides advanced analytics metrics, such as player efficiency rating and true shooting percentage, for in-depth analysis.
Pagination Support
All list queries support pagination, ensuring efficient access to large datasets and optimized performance.
Advantages
One-stop sports data solution covering multiple mainstream sports leagues
Seamless integration with AI assistants, allowing data queries via natural language
Comprehensive real-time and historical sports data
Support for advanced statistics and betting data analysis
Easy to configure and use, no coding required
Limitations
Requires a BALLDONTLIE API key (with free and paid options)
Some advanced features require a paid subscription (ALL-STAR or GOAT packages)
Data update frequency is limited by the backend API
Requires a stable network connection to access the remote server

How to Use

Get an API Key
Visit the BALLDONTLIE official website (https://app.balldontlie.io) to register an account and obtain an API key. The free package provides basic data access.
Configure the MCP Client
Add the server configuration to the configuration file of your MCP client (such as Claude Desktop). You can choose to use the hosted server or run it locally.
Start Using
Restart your MCP client, and then you can directly ask your AI assistant sports-related questions. The server will automatically provide all available tools.

Usage Examples

NBA Data Analysis
A user wants to know the season performance of a certain NBA player and the team's ranking situation
Game Day Query
A user wants to know what important sports games are on today
Betting Reference
A bettor wants to obtain the odds information of a game as a reference
Injury Report
A team manager or a fan wants to know the injury situation of the team

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to pay to use this service?
What is the data update frequency?
In which MCP clients can I use this server?
How do I get an API key?
What query languages does the server support?
What should I do if I encounter technical problems?

Related Resources

BALLDONTLIE Official Documentation
Complete API documentation, including detailed descriptions and examples of all endpoints
Discord Community
Join the community to communicate with other users, get technical support and advice
GitHub Repository
Server source code and issue tracking
MCP Protocol Documentation
Understand the technical specifications of the Model Context Protocol

Installation

Copy the following command to your Client for configuration
{
  "mcpServers": {
    "balldontlie-api": {
      "url": "https://mcp.balldontlie.io/mcp",
      "transport": "http",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "<YOUR_BALLDONTLIE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "balldontlie-api": {
      "url": "http://localhost:3000/mcp",
      "transport": "http",
      "headers": {
        "Authorization": "<YOUR_BALLDONTLIE_API_KEY>"
      }
    }
  }
}
Note: Your key is sensitive information, do not share it with anyone.

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