> 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/get-started/introduction.md).

# Introduction

## Introduction

TheSports provides HTTP and real-time delivery for sports data.

Use HTTP for initial loads and historical data. Use MQTT over WebSocket for real-time changes after synchronization.

### Choose your path

* Start with [Quickstart](/get-started/quickstart.md) to make a safe first request.
* Configure credentials in [Authentication](/get-started/authentication.md).
* Connect to [WebSocket via MQTT](/integration/websocket-via-mqtt.md) when you need live updates.

Sport spaces contain each API endpoint and its schema. This space covers shared integration patterns.


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