Skip to main content
icon for Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

icon for Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?

45% 機率
Polymarket

$17,488 交易量

45% 機率
Polymarket

$17,488 交易量

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. **No vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court is the current trader consensus at 63.5% implied probability.** The two oldest justices, Clarence Thomas (age 77) and Samuel Alito (age 76), are the only plausible sources of a 2026 opening given modern retirement patterns, where justices have departed at an average age near 80. Both have signaled through associates that they intend to remain on the bench at least through 2026, and neither has made any public statements indicating plans to retire. Speculation peaked in April–May 2026 amid discussions of strategic timing before the November midterms and President Trump’s opportunity for a fourth appointment, yet direct reporting from sources close to the justices has consistently pushed back against near-term departures. Alito’s brief hospitalization earlier in the year produced no further indications of health-related exit. With no confirmed announcements, court statements, or procedural triggers pointing to a vacancy before year-end, and younger justices showing no signs of stepping down, market pricing reflects the absence of concrete developments that would shift the baseline expectation of continuity.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
交易量
$17,488
結束日期
2026-12-31
市場開放時間
Dec 15, 2025, 7:18 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used. **No vacancy on the U.S. Supreme Court is the current trader consensus at 63.5% implied probability.** The two oldest justices, Clarence Thomas (age 77) and Samuel Alito (age 76), are the only plausible sources of a 2026 opening given modern retirement patterns, where justices have departed at an average age near 80. Both have signaled through associates that they intend to remain on the bench at least through 2026, and neither has made any public statements indicating plans to retire. Speculation peaked in April–May 2026 amid discussions of strategic timing before the November midterms and President Trump’s opportunity for a fourth appointment, yet direct reporting from sources close to the justices has consistently pushed back against near-term departures. Alito’s brief hospitalization earlier in the year produced no further indications of health-related exit. With no confirmed announcements, court statements, or procedural triggers pointing to a vacancy before year-end, and younger justices showing no signs of stepping down, market pricing reflects the absence of concrete developments that would shift the baseline expectation of continuity.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
交易量
$17,488
結束日期
2026-12-31
市場開放時間
Dec 15, 2025, 7:18 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one seat on the United States Supreme Court becomes vacant between January 1 and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The primary resolution source for this market will be official announcements from the U.S. Government. However, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

警惕外部連結哦。

Frequently Asked Questions

"Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 46% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 46¢, the market collectively assigns a 46% chance that this event will occur. 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.

As of today, "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" has generated $17.5K in total trading volume since the market launched on Dec 15, 2025. This level of trading activity reflects strong engagement from the Polymarket community and helps ensure that the current odds are informed by a deep pool of market participants. You can track live price movements and trade on any outcome directly on this page.

To trade on "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $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 probability for "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" is 46% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 46% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

The resolution rules for "Supreme Court vacancy in 2026?" 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.