Free Hockey API

This API is designed to meet the needs of developers, businesses, and hobbyists who require comprehensive data related to hockey leagues and cups worldwide.

With over 245 hockey leagues and cups, this API provides live scores, odds, bookmakers, statistics, standings, historical data, and more. Whether you are developing an application, performing sports analysis, or just indulging in a hobby, this API can be an invaluable resource.

Table of Contents

• Explore Hockey API Endpoints
  • General
  • Games
  • Seasons
  • Standings
  • Teams
  • Leagues
  • Countries
  • Odds
  • Search
• Use Case Scenarios
• Main Features
• How to use the Free Hockey API
• Wrapping Up

Explore Hockey API Endpoints

General

• GET – Timezone:
  Retrieve the list of available timezones for the games endpoint without any parameters required.

Games

• GET – Games:
  Include the query parameter timezone in your request to get the list of games in a specific time zone like ‘Europe/London’, and use the endpoint timezone to view available time zones.
• GET – Heads 2 Heads:
  Get head-to-head statistics between two teams.
• GET – Events:
  Fetch all events for a specific game.

Seasons

• GET – Seasons:
  Access all seasons using 4-digit keys as filters for other endpoints without needing any parameters.

Standings

• GET – Standings:
  Retrieve the rankings for a league or cup, which may include multiple rankings such as regular season or pre-season.
• GET – Stages:
  Obtain the list of available stages for a league to use in the standings endpoint.
• GET – Groups:
  Acquire the list of available groups for a league to utilize in the standings endpoint.

Teams

• GET – Teams Statistics:
  Retrieve teams statistics for a league and season.
• GET – Teams Details:
  Fetch data about teams using unique team IDs across all leagues and cups, requiring at least one parameter.

Leagues

• GET – Leagues:
  Get the list of available leagues and cups, with unique league IDs remaining consistent across all seasons, allowing most parameters to be used simultaneously.

Countries

• GET – Countries:
  Access the list of available countries, with the name and code fields usable as filters in other endpoints, and all parameters combinable.

Odds

• GET – Bets:
  Retrieve all available bets, with each bet ID usable as a filter in the odds endpoint.
• GET – Bookmakers:
  Obtain a list of all available bookmakers, with each bookmaker ID usable as a filter in the odds endpoint.
• GET – Odds:
  Fetch odds from games or leagues, providing pre-match odds between 1 and 7 days in advance with a 7-day history, updated daily.

Search

• GET – Search Countries:
  Perform a search for countries.
• GET – Search Leagues:
  Explore and search for Leagues.
• GET – Search Bets:
  Search and retrieve bets.
• GET – Search Bookmakers:
  Locate and search for Bookmakers.
• GET – Search Teams:
  Find and search for Teams.

Use Case Scenarios

The versatility of this API makes it suitable for multiple scenarios.

• Sports Analysis: Analysts can utilize the detailed statistics and historical data to derive insights and trends.
• Application Development: Developers can use the API to create sports apps that provide real-time scores, odds, and comprehensive league information.
• Betting Platforms: Betting companies can integrate the odds and bookmakers’ data to enrich their offerings.
• Fantasy Leagues: Use the extensive team and league data to develop fantasy sports platforms.

Overall, the range of applications is quite broad, from personal projects to large-scale sports platforms.

Main Features

The API offers a plethora of features to cater to various requirements.

• Comprehensive League Data: Get detailed information about 245 hockey leagues and cups from different countries and seasons.
• Live Scores and Odds: Provides real-time live scores and pre-match odds updated daily, covering a wide range of games and leagues.
• Statistics and Historical Data: Access extensive statistical data and historical records.
• Standings and Rankings: Retrieve current standings and rankings for various leagues, including regular seasons, pre-seasons, and other stages.
• Team Information: Detailed data about teams that remain consistent across different leagues and seasons.

The API doesn’t require parameters for several endpoints, making it straightforward and easy to use.

How to use the Free Hockey API

Initiate access to the Free Hockey API by subscribing to the Free Tier. Utilize the detailed documentation to integrate the API smoothly into your application.

Wrapping Up

This API is a robust resource for anyone needing detailed hockey-related data. Offering extensive coverage across leagues, live scores, odds, statistics, and historical data, it stands out as a versatile tool.

Ideal for developers, businesses, and hobbyists, its professional-grade features can significantly ease the process of creating and managing hockey-related applications and analyses.

The broad array of features and ease of use make it a valuable asset for a variety of use cases.