> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.thesports.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.thesports.com/overview.md).

# Overview

## TheSports API Documentation

Integrate historical and real-time sports data across TheSports products.

Most data synchronization uses HTTP, including the initial Full update and later Incremental updates. For the **Real-time data** API endpoint, MQTT over WebSocket is recommended for receiving live changes.

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#### [Make your first request](/get-started/quickstart.md)

Authenticate and call a documented API endpoint.
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#### [Receive live updates](/integration/websocket-via-mqtt.md)

Connect with MQTT over a TLS WebSocket.
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#### [Choose a sport](#choose-a-sport)

Find the endpoint reference for your sport.
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**Shared hosts:** 

HTTP API `api.thesports.com`; 

MQTT over WebSocket `mq.thesports.com:443` with TLS.
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### Choose a sport

| Sport         | Sport        | Sport      |
| ------------- | ------------ | ---------- |
| Football      | Basketball   | Tennis     |
| LOL           | DOTA2        | CSGO       |
| Volleyball    | Baseball     | Cricket    |
| Ice Hockey    | Handball     | Water Polo |
| Badminton     | Table Tennis | Snooker    |
| A.M. Football | F1           |            |

Each sport space contains its API endpoint and schema reference.

### Start here

1. Obtain credentials and whitelist access.
2. Choose a sport and API endpoint.
3. Make the initial HTTP request.
4. Connect to real-time updates when needed.

### Documentation map

* **Documentation** provides shared integration guidance.
* **Sport spaces** provide API endpoint and schema reference.
* **Help Center** provides operational explanations and support articles.


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