Chicago Cubs vs San Diego Padres: Fans Can Now Bet on Game's Outcome
Chicago Cubs fans can now bet on the outcome of their team's matchup against the San Diego Padres through Coinbase Financial Markets, a trading platform that allows users to buy and sell contracts based on future events.
The contract in question is set to expire on October 3, 2026, at 2:00 AM GMT+0, and users can place bets on whether the game will occur or not. The current price of the contract reflects the market's odds of the game happening, with a value of $0.65 indicating a 65% chance.
The trading platform requires users to have a Coinbase account and complete a regulatory onboarding process before they can place bets. Once completed, users can deposit cash from their main Coinbase account into their Derivatives account and begin trading.