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USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up

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USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up

El Paso Locomotive FC 38%

Birmingham Legion FC 38%

Brooklyn FC 38%

Charleston Battery 38%

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El Paso Locomotive FC 38%

Birmingham Legion FC 38%

Brooklyn FC 38%

Charleston Battery 38%

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El Paso Locomotive FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Birmingham Legion FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Brooklyn FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Charleston Battery

$0 Vol.

38%

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Monterey Bay FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Hartford Athletic

$0 Vol.

38%

Indy Eleven

$0 Vol.

38%

Las Vegas Lights FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Lexington SC

$0 Vol.

38%

Loudoun United FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Louisville City FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Miami FC

$0 Vol.

38%

New Mexico United

$0 Vol.

38%

Oakland Roots SC

$0 Vol.

38%

Orange County SC

$0 Vol.

38%

Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC

$0 Vol.

38%

Rhode Island FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Sacramento Republic FC

$0 Vol.

38%

San Antonio FC

$0 Vol.

38%

Tampa Bay Rowdies

$0 Vol.

38%

Sporting Club Jacksonville

$50 Vol.

38%

Phoenix Rising FC

$0 Vol.

38%

FC Tulsa

$0 Vol.

37%

Detroit City FC

$0 Vol.

37%

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The USL Championship's 2026 campaign features exceptional parity across both conferences, with no club establishing clear separation after roughly 15-17 matches. Tampa Bay Rowdies hold the Eastern lead on points and goal difference, while Charleston Battery, Detroit City FC, and Louisville City FC sit clustered just behind, and Western sides like New Mexico United and Lexington SC have posted strong recent surges per league power rankings. This balance, combined with a 25-team field, deep playoff bracket, and typical mid-season roster adjustments or form swings, keeps implied probabilities for runner-up tightly grouped in the low 40s or high 30s. Traders see realistic paths for multiple contenders to reach the final, reflecting the league's history of unpredictable postseason outcomes rather than any single dominant side.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$50
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.uslchampionship.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.The USL Championship's 2026 campaign features exceptional parity across both conferences, with no club establishing clear separation after roughly 15-17 matches. Tampa Bay Rowdies hold the Eastern lead on points and goal difference, while Charleston Battery, Detroit City FC, and Louisville City FC sit clustered just behind, and Western sides like New Mexico United and Lexington SC have posted strong recent surges per league power rankings. This balance, combined with a 25-team field, deep playoff bracket, and typical mid-season roster adjustments or form swings, keeps implied probabilities for runner-up tightly grouped in the low 40s or high 30s. Traders see realistic paths for multiple contenders to reach the final, reflecting the league's history of unpredictable postseason outcomes rather than any single dominant side.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No".

If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No".

If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically.

If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other".

The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$50
End Date
Jan 1, 2027
Market Opened
Aug 12, 2026, 1:30 PM ET

Resolution Source

https://www.uslchampionship.com/

Resolver

0x69c47De9D...
This market will resolve to "Yes" if the listed club is determined as the runner-up of the USL Championship for the 2026 season. Otherwise, it will resolve to "No". If at any point it becomes impossible for a listed participant to finish as runner-up of USL Championship for the 2026 season per the rules of USL Championship (e.g., the participant is eliminated), the corresponding market will resolve to "No". If multiple teams are declared as second-place finishers, this market will resolve in favor of the team whose listed name comes first alphabetically. If this event is cancelled, postponed after December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, or a runner-up has not been declared within this timeframe, this market will resolve to "Other". The resolution source will be official information from the USL Championship; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up" is a prediction market on Polymarket with 25 possible outcomes where traders buy and sell shares based on what they believe will happen. The current leading outcome is "El Paso Locomotive FC" at 38%, followed by "Birmingham Legion FC" at 38%. Prices reflect real-time crowd-sourced probabilities. For example, a share priced at 38¢ implies that the market collectively assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Aug 12, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up," browse the 25 available outcomes listed on this page. Each outcome displays a current price representing the market's implied probability. To take a position, select the outcome you believe is most likely, choose "Yes" to trade in favor of it or "No" to trade against it, enter your amount, and click "Trade." If your chosen outcome is correct when the market resolves, your "Yes" shares pay out $1 each. If it's incorrect, they pay out $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current frontrunner for "USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up" is "El Paso Locomotive FC" at 38%, meaning the market assigns a 38% chance to that outcome. The next closest outcome is "Birmingham Legion FC" at 38%. These odds update in real-time as traders buy and sell shares, so they reflect the latest collective view of what's most likely to happen. Check back frequently or bookmark this page to follow how the odds shift as new information emerges.

The resolution rules for "USL Championship: 2026 Runner-Up" define exactly what needs to happen for each outcome to be declared a winner — including the official data sources used to determine the result. You can review the complete resolution criteria in the "Rules" section on this page above the comments. We recommend reading the rules carefully before trading, as they specify the precise conditions, edge cases, and sources that govern how this market is settled.