NFL APIs
NFL APIs here differ in depth and price. balldontlie covers scores, box scores and player stats on a free tier, while SportsDataIO adds odds and fantasy projections on a free trial. MySportsFeeds is paid and goes further, with play-by-play, lineups, injuries and DFS feeds, and Highlightly's American Football Highlights API adds NCAA games and video highlights. Free Sports APIs →
| API | Pricing | Auth | Format | Free tier | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
American Football Highlights APINFL and NCAA scores, video highlights, player/team stats, standings, and betting odds. Sports › Scores & Stats | Freemium | API key | JSON | 100–1k/day | Live |
balldontlieScores, box scores, standings, and player stats across NBA, NFL, MLB, soccer, and more. Sports › Scores & Stats | Freemium | API key | JSON | 1k–10k/day | Live |
MySportsFeedsNFL, MLB, NBA and NHL schedules, scores, box scores, play-by-play, lineups, injuries, DFS and odds feeds. Sports › Scores & Stats | Paid | API key | JSON | — | Live |
SportsDataIOReal-time scores, player stats, odds and fantasy projections across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more. Sports › Scores & Stats | Free trial | API key | JSON | — | Live |
American Football Highlights APIFreemiumLive
NFL and NCAA scores, video highlights, player/team stats, standings, and betting odds.
API key · JSON
100–1k/day
no machine-readable spec
balldontlieFreemiumLive
Scores, box scores, standings, and player stats across NBA, NFL, MLB, soccer, and more.
API key · JSON
1k–10k/day
OpenAPI spec · MCP server
MySportsFeedsPaidLive
NFL, MLB, NBA and NHL schedules, scores, box scores, play-by-play, lineups, injuries, DFS and odds feeds.
API key · JSON
—
no machine-readable spec
SportsDataIOFree trialLive
Real-time scores, player stats, odds and fantasy projections across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and more.
API key · JSON
—
no machine-readable spec
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Choosing an NFL API
Is there a free NFL API?
Yes. balldontlie and American Football Highlights API have a free tier alongside paid plans. See all free Sports APIs.
Which NFL APIs work without an API key?
All of them need a key or account. balldontlie and American Football Highlights API give one out free when you sign up.
Can I use NFL APIs in a commercial project?
MySportsFeeds and American Football Highlights API permit commercial use.
Which NFL APIs work with AI agents?
balldontlie has both an MCP server and an OpenAPI spec.
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