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MLB: 2026 American League Champion

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MLB: 2026 American League Champion

New York Yankees 27%

Seattle Mariners 18%

Cleveland Guardians 12.8%

Tampa Bay Rays 11.2%

Polymarket

$3,960,295 Vol.

New York Yankees 27%

Seattle Mariners 18%

Cleveland Guardians 12.8%

Tampa Bay Rays 11.2%

Polymarket

$3,960,295 Vol.

New York Yankees

$34,739 Vol.

27%

Seattle Mariners

$23,147 Vol.

18%

Cleveland Guardians

$705,318 Vol.

13%

Tampa Bay Rays

$376,819 Vol.

11%

Texas Rangers

$14,387 Vol.

7%

Toronto Blue Jays

$137,988 Vol.

7%

Houston Astros

$763,328 Vol.

3%

Baltimore Orioles

$49,695 Vol.

2%

Athletics

$148,292 Vol.

2%

Detroit Tigers

$90,431 Vol.

2%

Boston Red Sox

$18,264 Vol.

2%

Chicago White Sox

$226,254 Vol.

2%

Minnesota Twins

$243,823 Vol.

1%

Kansas City Royals

$833,210 Vol.

1%

Los Angeles Angels

$294,600 Vol.

<1%

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The New York Yankees hold the top implied probability in this market due to their potent lineup, strong run differential, and consistent contention in the competitive AL East alongside the surprising early Rays. Seattle's positioning reflects preseason expectations for the Mariners to contend in the AL West after recent playoff pushes, bolstered by pitching depth and divisional outlook. Cleveland's share stems from their AL Central lead and steady roster construction, while Tampa Bay's follows a strong start but faces questions around sustainability against deeper competition. Broader factors include overall division parity, injury resilience among contenders, and historical postseason patterns favoring established clubs with balanced rotations and offenses.

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,960,295
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 19, 2026, 11:07 AM ET
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The New York Yankees hold the top implied probability in this market due to their potent lineup, strong run differential, and consistent contention in the competitive AL East alongside the surprising early Rays. Seattle's positioning reflects preseason expectations for the Mariners to contend in the AL West after recent playoff pushes, bolstered by pitching depth and divisional outlook. Cleveland's share stems from their AL Central lead and steady roster construction, while Tampa Bay's follows a strong start but faces questions around sustainability against deeper competition. Broader factors include overall division parity, injury resilience among contenders, and historical postseason patterns favoring established clubs with balanced rotations and offenses.

This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series.

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”.

If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”.

The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$3,960,295
End Date
Nov 1, 2026
Market Opened
Feb 19, 2026, 11:07 AM ET
This market will resolve according to the team that wins the 2026 American League Championship Series. If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed team to win the 2026 American League Championship Series per the rules of the MLB (e.g., they are eliminated in the playoffs), the corresponding market will resolve to “No”. If the 2026 American League Championship Series is cancelled, postponed after November 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or there is otherwise no winner declared within that timeframe, this market will resolve to “Other”. The primary resolution source will be official information from Major League Baseball (https://www.mlb.com/); however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"MLB: 2026 American League Champion" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 15 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "New York Yankees" at 27%, followed by "Seattle Mariners" at 18%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 27¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 27% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

As of today, "MLB: 2026 American League Champion" has generated $4 million in total trading volume since the market launched on Feb 19, 2026. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "MLB: 2026 American League Champion," browse the 15 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "MLB: 2026 American League Champion" is "New York Yankees" at 27%, meaning the market assigns a 27% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Seattle Mariners" at 18%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "MLB: 2026 American League Champion" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.