Betting on Sports

Bet on Top Sports Events

Bet on major sports at 1red Sportsbook. Our traditional sportsbook offers pre‑match and live betting across football, hockey, basketball and more. Browse straightforward markets, find competitive odds, and jump into parlays or single bets for the leagues and competitions you follow in Canada.

Soccer

Markets range from match winner and totals to player props and accumulators for domestic and international fixtures.

• Premier League
• UEFA Champions League
• MLS
• Canadian Premier League

Basketball

Pre‑match and live lines for spreads, totals and player stats across pro and college basketball.

• NBA
• EuroLeague
• NCAA

Tennis

Singles and doubles markets, set betting and live games for major tours and Grand Slams.

• ATP
• WTA
• Grand Slams

Baseball

Full-range markets including moneyline, run totals and inning bets for pro baseball seasons and tournaments.

• MLB
• World Baseball Classic
• NPB

Ice Hockey

Moneylines, puck lines and period bets for top leagues and international championships popular with Canadian bettors.

• NHL
• AHL
• IIHF World Championship

MMA

Win markets, method of victory and round betting for major mixed martial arts promotions.

• UFC
• Bellator
• PFL

Boxing

Title fights and undercard markets with rounds, method and outright options on major sanctioned bouts.

• WBC
• WBA
• IBF

American Football

Point spreads, totals and futures for professional and college football, including Canadian coverage.

• NFL
• CFL
• NCAA

Formula 1

Race winner, podium and championship markets for the full F1 calendar and individual grands prix.

• Formula 1
• Grand Prix events

Golf

Outright winners, head‑to‑head and top‑10 markets across major tours and week‑by‑week events.

• PGA Tour
• European Tour
• LPGA

Cricket

Match winner, totals and series markets for international and franchise cricket competitions.

• ICC events
• IPL
• County Championship

Cycling

Stage and overall markets for major tours, plus select one‑day classics and stage race specials.

• Tour de France
• Giro d'Italia
• Vuelta a España

Esports Betting

Esports are fully integrated into the 1red Sportsbook, giving Canadian players access to betting markets for major video game competitions. You can back match winners, map scores and player props, and follow the schedule and results for the biggest international tournaments from your account.

• CS2: Fast-paced shooter with a deep pro and regional circuit, offering match, map and handicap markets at ESL Pro League and IEM events.
• Dota 2: High-stakes MOBA action across pro tours and The International, with bets on series winners, match outcomes and major-event props.
• League of Legends: Structured pro seasons from regional leagues through the LEC to Worlds, featuring markets for series results, first blood and tournament outrights.
• Valorant: Tactical shooter with active international play, where you can wager on match winners, map scores and player props during the Valorant Champions Tour and playoffs.
• Call of Duty: Fast roster-based matches in league play and majors, with markets for match and map bets during Call of Duty League fixtures and seasonal finals.
• Rainbow Six Siege: Tactical team play highlighted in pro leagues and the Six Invitational, offering match, map and round-based prop markets throughout the season.
• Rocket League: High-speed car soccer with regional and world competition, allowing bets on match winners, series outcomes and event outrights at RLCS and major LANs.
• StarCraft II: Solo RTS esports with a global ladder and the StarCraft II World Championship Series, featuring match winners, map scores and tournament outrights.
• EA Sports FC: Virtual football competitions spanning club and international cups, with markets for match winners, correct score and seasonal tournament outcomes.
• Overwatch 2: Hero-based team shooter seen in league play and international events, where you can back match winners, map bets and stage winners across major tournaments.

Novelty and Prediction Markets

1red also offers betting options beyond traditional sports, with markets on events ranging from pop culture to politics and cryptocurrency prices.

Special Bets

Wager on niche outcomes and novelty events such as weather, celebrity news, cryptocurrency prices, sports prop bundles and unusual one-off matches; markets update daily.

Prediction Markets

Trade prediction-style markets on economic events, crypto milestones, commodity moves and short-term outcomes with clear settlement rules and short windows for settlement.

Politics and Entertainment

Bet on political elections, entertainment awards, film and television releases, music chart shifts or celebrity moments, with markets for major Canadian and international events.

Beginner Sports Markets

At 1red we recommend starting with sports that are easy to follow. Simple rules, familiar competitions and clear match formats make it easier for new bettors to learn markets and enjoy live betting.

• Football: A global favourite with simple outcomes like win/draw/win. Familiar leagues such as the Premier League or CFL make following matches straightforward.
• Tennis: Head-to-head matches and clear scoring make tennis easy to follow. Grand Slams are well known and formats are simple for beginners.
• Basketball: Fast tempo and clear point scoring keep it easy to track. NBA and EuroLeague games provide frequent matches and simple markets.
• Ice Hockey: Popular in Canada, hockey has clear results and regular seasons to follow. NHL games are easy to track with simple match outcomes.
• Baseball: Baseball’s inning structure and win/loss outcomes are straightforward to understand. MLB schedules mean plenty of chances to watch and learn.
• Boxing: One-on-one contests with round-based scoring make boxing easy to grasp. Big events have clear winners, helping newcomers follow results.
• Formula 1: Race formats and finishing positions are simple to follow for new fans. Regular races and championship standings make tracking progress easy.
• MMA: Head-to-head fights with clear outcomes (decision, KO, submission) are easy to understand. Major promotions stage events with obvious winners and round limits.

Popular Types of Bets

1red offers a wide range of sportsbook bet types for players across Canada. Whether you prefer pre-match markets or live betting, our selection covers common formats and popular markets. Use this quick guide to familiarise yourself with how bets are usually listed and settled.

• Match Result: The basic 1X2 market where you back home, away or draw. Payouts are settled after the match result is official.
• Totals (Over/Under): You bet whether the combined score will be over or under a set line. Common for football and hockey, these markets are settled at the final whistle.
• Handicap Betting: Give one side a virtual advantage or deficit to balance the odds. Useful when one team is stronger and you want better value.
• Player or Event Bets (Props): Wagers on individual players or match events, like first scorer or assists. These markets are listed per match and often have varying odds.
• Score Markets (Correct Score): Predict the exact final score for higher returns. Payouts are larger but harder to hit, and bets are settled at full time.
• Accumulators (Parlays): Combine multiple selections into one stake for bigger potential returns. All legs must win for the bet to pay, so the risk is higher.
• Live Betting: Place bets while the game is in play with changing odds. Markets update rapidly, letting you stake on momentum and in-game events.
• Tournament Winner (Outright): Back the overall winner of a league or tournament before or during the event. Stakes are settled when the competition concludes.

Watch Live Sports

Watch selected live sports directly from your 1red account while placing live bets. Streaming is integrated with live betting markets so you can follow the match and check odds at the same time. Streams appear on event pages and inside the live betting lobby. You can open the player directly from the bet slip or event card without leaving the page.

Available streams cover selected matches and may include live statistics and event tracking to help you monitor momentum and markets. Streaming availability varies by event and region. Use the streaming icon on markets to see which matches are available to stream and to open the video alongside live markets.

1. Check the schedule: Go to the sports or live betting section and view upcoming or in-play events. Use the sport and date filters to find matches you want to follow.
2. Look for the streaming icon: Events with a small camera icon offer a stream. Tap the icon to confirm availability for your region and to jump straight to the event page.
3. Open live betting: Enter the live betting lobby for the selected match to see current markets and odds. The stream is integrated so you can watch while tracking changing prices.
4. Select the event: On the event page you’ll find the embedded player, live statistics and market lists grouped together. Choose the specific match instance you want to follow.
5. Start the stream: Press play on the embedded video to begin watching. The player runs in-page so you can place bets, view live stats and monitor event tracking without leaving the screen.

Sports Betting Odds and Payouts

At 1red, sportsbook odds show the implied probability of an outcome and let you see potential return before placing a bet. Odds convert a market’s perceived chance into a number you can use to estimate payouts, whether you’re looking at pre-match lines or live betting markets.

Risk and potential return are connected: higher odds mean a lower implied probability but a larger payout if the selection wins. You can switch between decimal, fractional and American odds in your account to match your preference. Use the format toggle in the bet slip to view potential return in the style you prefer.

Sports Betting Tips and Strategies

1red Sportsbook offers concise insights and friendly predictions for major sporting events across football, hockey, basketball and more. Our notes cover common markets, basic odds and live‑bet options to help you follow matches and make clearer choices. This information is for reference only and does not guarantee outcomes; please bet responsibly and within your personal limits.

• Check recent team form before placing a bet. Look at the last five matches, home and away splits, and any recent changes in coaching or lineup that might affect performance.
• Review injuries and suspensions ahead of kick‑off. Missing key players, goalkeepers or top scorers can change a market quickly, so confirm official team news before you bet.
• Compare head‑to‑head records and match context. Some teams match up well stylistically, while travel, rest days and competition focus can matter more than raw league position.
• Use basic stats and explore markets beyond the match winner. Consider over/under goals, handicaps and player markets when form and stats point to a clearer edge than a straight win/loss pick.
• Manage your stake and avoid chasing losses. Decide a fixed amount per bet, set limits for the session and use live betting carefully to react to in‑play events rather than to recover losses.
• When live fixtures are limited, try virtual or simulated events with small stakes. They run frequently and can be useful for practice, but treat them as entertainment rather than reliable forecasting tools.