ESPN Scoreboard
Sports No key
AuthenticationNo key
Rate limitNo key; unofficial endpoints, keep request volume modest
Documentation: www.espn.com ยท Checked Sep 22, 2026
About
ESPN publishes public JSON scoreboard endpoints for the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, soccer leagues, and more, and they require no key or signup. A beginner bot can pull live scores, game status, and team records with a single request. Note these are unofficial endpoints, but they have been stable for years and are widely used.
Details
No key needed. You can call it right away.
Auth: No key
Rate limit: No key; unofficial endpoints, keep request volume modest
Verified: 2026-09-22
Best for: personal fun
Setup
- No account or key is needed.
- Pick a sport and league in the endpoint path (e.g. football/nfl).
- Parse the events array for scores, status, and team info.
- Poll on a schedule for live game updates.
Example
GET https://site.api.espn.com/apis/site/v2/sports/football/nfl/scoreboardUse cases
- Send live score updates to a chat or channel
- Build a game-day bot for your favorite team
- Add sports scores to a morning briefing