# ESPN Scoreboard API

> Get live scores, final results, and upcoming fixtures for any supported league.

Source: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/scoreboard
API reference: https://www.sandbase.ai/apis/espn/scoreboard#api

## Facts

- Provider: ESPN
- Type: Data API
- Endpoint: `POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/scoreboard`
- Price: $0.03 per call
- Capabilities: api, espn, sports
- Billing: pay per use from one SandBase balance; no provider account or subscription needed

## Call it

`POST https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/scoreboard` with `Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY` and the parameters as a JSON body.

| Parameter | Type | Required | Allowed values |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| `league` | string | yes | nba, nfl, mlb, nhl, wnba, college-football, mens-college-basketball, womens-college-basketball, college-baseball, college-softball, eng.1, esp.1, ger.1, ita.1, ita.2, fra.1, usa.1, uefa.champions, uefa.europa, ufc, f1, nascar, nll, mlc |
| `dates` | string | no |  |
| `limit` | integer | no |  |
| `matchday` | integer | no |  |

## FAQ

### How do I use the ESPN Scoreboard API?

Send a POST request to https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/api/espn/scoreboard with your SandBase API key in the Authorization header (Bearer) and the parameters as a JSON body. You can also try it in the Playground on this page without writing code.

### How much does the ESPN Scoreboard API cost?

$0.03 per call, billed from your SandBase balance. You are only charged for calls you make; there is no subscription.

### What parameters does the ESPN Scoreboard API accept?

Required: league (one of nba, nfl, mlb, nhl, wnba, college-football, mens-college-basketball, womens-college-basketball, college-baseball, college-softball, eng.1, esp.1, ger.1, ita.1, ita.2, fra.1, usa.1, uefa.champions, uefa.europa, ufc, f1, nascar, nll, mlc). Optional: dates (string), limit (integer) and matchday (integer). The Parameters table and the Playground on this page list every field.

### What does the ESPN Scoreboard API return?

A JSON response returned in the same HTTP request (synchronous).

### Do I need a ESPN developer account or API key?

No. ESPN Scoreboard runs through SandBase, so one SandBase API key covers this endpoint and every other API and model in the catalog. You do not need to apply for ESPN API access separately.

## README

### ESPN Scoreboard API

Get live scores, final results, and upcoming fixtures for any supported league.

#### Request

```bash
curl -X POST "https://api.sandbase.ai/v1/run" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer $SANDBASE_API_KEY" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d '{"model": "espn/scoreboard", "dates": "20261115", "limit": 10, "league": "nba"}'
```

The result is returned in `outputs[0].data`.

#### Parameters

| Name | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| `league` | string | Yes | League identifier. One of: `nba`, `nfl`, `mlb`, `nhl`, `wnba`, `college-football`, `mens-college-basketball`, `womens-college-basketball`, `college-baseball`, `college-softball`, `eng.1`, `esp.1`. |
| `dates` | string | No | Date filter in YYYYMMDD format (e.g., 20260424). When omitted, returns current day's events. |
| `limit` | integer | No | Maximum number of events to return. |
| `matchday` | integer | No | Matchday/round number (e.g., 1, 2, 38). Filters events to a specific matchday. Primarily useful for soccer leagues that organize fixtures by round. When omitted, no matchday filter is applied. |

#### Pricing

Flat $0.03 per call. Failed calls are not charged.