What Can You Bet On in Pennsylvania?
Every major sport and league available at PA-licensed sportsbooks, with notes on market depth, popular bets, and which operators lead in each sport.
🏈 NFL Betting
NFL betting is the single largest market in Pennsylvania. The Eagles (Super Bowl LII & LIX champions, DraftKings partner…
🏀 NBA Betting
The 76ers (BetMGM partner) anchor PA NBA betting interest. Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey props are routinely the most-wag…
⚾ MLB Betting
MLB drives daily volume from April through October. The Phillies host the 2026 MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park, …
🏒 NHL Betting
NHL betting in PA is anchored by the Penguins (Sidney Crosby era, 5x Stanley Cup) and the Flyers (2x Stanley Cup). BetRi…
⚽ MLS & Soccer Betting
The Philadelphia Union (Subaru Park, 2022 MLS Cup finalists) is PA's top soccer market. Beyond MLS, bet365 and BetMGM do…
🏈 College Football Betting
Penn State, Pitt, and Temple anchor the in-state college football market. Player props on PA college athletes are prohib…
🏀 College Basketball Betting
The Big 5 (Villanova, Temple, La Salle, Saint Joseph's, Penn) and Penn State drive year-round interest. Villanova's 2016…
🥊 UFC & MMA Betting
UFC betting peaks on PPV Saturdays. PA books offer full-card moneylines plus parlays linking method-of-victory and round…
⚽ International Soccer Betting
Soccer is the deepest in-play market in PA. bet365 and BetMGM lead in market depth and live streaming.…
🏁 NASCAR & Motorsports Betting
Pocono Raceway (Long Pond, PA) is one of three home venues for the NASCAR Cup Series. Race-winner futures and matchup wa…
⛳ Golf Betting
Golf is a high-margin futures market. The four majors (Masters, PGA Championship, US Open, The Open) generate the larges…
🎾 Tennis Betting
Tennis offers year-round in-play volume. The four Grand Slams (Australian Open, French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) anchor …
About PA Sports Betting Markets
Pennsylvania-licensed online sportsbooks cover every major US professional and college league plus international soccer, tennis, golf, motorsports, and combat sports. Two regulatory restrictions apply to all PA books:
- No college player props. Player-prop bets on NCAA athletes are prohibited statewide.
- No betting on PA youth or amateur events. High-school and below are off-limits.
Most-Bet Sports in PA
Based on PGCB monthly handle reports:
- NFL — ~45% of weekly volume during season; the single largest market.
- NBA — ~20% of monthly volume during season; player-prop heavy.
- MLB — ~15% of monthly volume during season; daily volume from April through October.
- College Football — ~10% of weekly volume during season; spreads-driven.
- NHL — ~5% of monthly volume during season.
- UFC, soccer, golf, tennis — combined ~5%.
Seasonal Calendar
- August-February: NFL & College Football peak.
- October-June: NBA and NHL regular seasons + playoffs.
- March-November: MLB regular season.
- March: March Madness — peak college basketball handle.
- April-July: Golf majors (Masters, PGA, US Open, The Open).
- June-July: 2026 FIFA World Cup (Philadelphia hosts six matches).
- July 14, 2026: MLB All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.
For team-by-team betting guides
See our PA teams page for guides on the Eagles, Steelers, Phillies, Pirates, 76ers, Penguins, Flyers, Union, Penn State, Pitt, Villanova, and Pocono Raceway.
Frequently Asked Questions
What sports can I bet on in PA?
Every major US professional and college league plus international soccer, tennis, golf, motorsports, and combat sports. The only restrictions are no NCAA player props (team markets only) and no high-school or below.
Are college sports legal to bet on in PA?
Yes — team markets only. Spreads, moneylines, totals, and team futures are available on every NCAA team. Individual player props on college athletes are prohibited.
Can I bet on the NCAA championships in PA?
Yes. CFP, March Madness, College Football Playoff, NCAA Hockey Tournament, and CWS markets are all available — for team outcomes only.
Does PA allow esports betting?
Yes. Several PA sportsbooks (DraftKings, FanDuel, bet365) offer esports markets including LoL, CS, Dota 2, and Valorant.