Is Kalshi legal in your state?
Kalshi is a federally regulated (CFTC) exchange available across the US, but its sports event contracts (including NFL markets) are restricted or contested in some states as of 2026. This tracker summarizes where things stand, updated June 2026.
States where sports markets are restricted
As of June 2026, regulators or courts in these states have moved against Kalshi’s sports event contracts, so NFL markets may be unavailable. If you are here, check the app before assuming you can trade.
- Arizona: Arizona moved against prediction-market sports contracts in 2026, including criminal charges; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Illinois: Illinois regulators moved to restrict Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Maryland: Maryland regulators moved to restrict Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Massachusetts: A Massachusetts court found Kalshi's sports contracts subject to state gaming law; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Michigan: Michigan regulators moved to restrict Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Montana: Montana regulators moved to restrict Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Nevada: A Nevada court issued a temporary restraining order against Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- New Jersey: New Jersey regulators moved to restrict Kalshi's sports event contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
- Ohio: Ohio regulators challenged Kalshi's sports contracts; sports markets are reported restricted.
States with active legal disputes
In these states the question is being litigated. Markets have in some cases remained available while the case proceeds, but the status can flip quickly.
- Connecticut: Connecticut issued cease-and-desist notices over online sports event contracts; the dispute is being litigated.
- New Mexico: New Mexico sued Kalshi over its sports markets; the dispute is being litigated.
- New York: New York enforcement has been paused while the dispute over sports event contracts is litigated.
- Tennessee: A federal court enjoined Tennessee from enforcing its sports-wagering law against Kalshi, so its markets have remained available while litigation continues.
Full state-by-state status
What this means for trading the NFL
If your state is marked available, Kalshi has generally let you trade NFL outcomes there, and you can read how it compares to a sportsbook in prediction markets vs sports betting. If it is restricted or contested, treat the app’s own availability as the source of truth. For background on the platform itself, see is Kalshi legit?
Frequently asked
Is Kalshi legal in the US?
Kalshi is legal at the federal level as a CFTC-regulated exchange and is available in all 50 states for many markets. Its sports event contracts, however, are restricted or contested in a number of states as of 2026, so sports availability varies by location.
Which states restrict Kalshi's sports markets?
As of June 2026, sports event contracts are reported restricted in Arizona, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, Nevada, New Jersey, Ohio. Several more states have active legal disputes. This changes often, so confirm in the Kalshi app for your location.
How do I know if Kalshi works in my state?
The most reliable check is the Kalshi app or website itself: it will show which markets are available where you are when you sign up. This tracker is a dated summary of public reporting, not a substitute for that in-app check.
Why is Kalshi available where sportsbooks are not?
Kalshi is regulated federally by the CFTC as an event-contract exchange rather than licensed state by state like a sportsbook. That structure has let it reach states without legal mobile sportsbooks, which is also why some state regulators are challenging its sports markets.
18+. General information compiled from public reporting, not legal advice. Status varies by location and changes frequently; confirm in the Kalshi app before funding. Contains an affiliate link to Kalshi. Last updated June 2026.