Sports fans want real-time insights into every match, even when they can’t be in front of the screen. They want to know exactly what’s going on in a game, understand the play-by-play drama, context, and pivotal moments as they unfold, keeping them connected to the...
3 questions about SportsAPI you always wanted to ask

We know well, that providing you with all the information you need before you’ve made a buying decision, will help you make the right choice. At STATSCORE we are open, transparent and fully focused on you, our current or future partner. This is why we make sure that you have the necessary information to make a well informed decision. When it comes to our famous Sports API, there are three frequently asked questions. Our Technical Director, Adam Kotwicki, answers them especially for you.
WHAT IS THE MAIN DIFFERENCE BETWEEN PUSH AND PULL METHODS?
The short answer: These are two methods to get the data that’s from SportsAPI. PULL allows the customer to request the data they need. Once requested, our system will share it with them, but only if the customer has the permission to ask for a certain data. This means that every time data is needed, our client has to connect to our API and send a request (for example to get a league table).
PUSH means that the customer just waits for the data and the system decides what should be sent. In this case, the connection between the client and our system is continuous. Eg. when a client needs live data in real time.
Experience more: watch video presentation for SportsAPI.
HOW MANY REQUESTS PER MINUTE ARE ALLOWED?
Our system is set to allow 100 requests per minute. This should provide you the opportunity to request all the other information you need besides the live incidents. These information would be taken with the use of the PUSH method.
For special occasions we can consider allowing more than 100 requests per minute. However, the general rule is that placing over 100 requests per minute, results in the blocking of access to the SportsAPI feed for 5 minutes. If requests of over a 100 per-minute continue, then the account might even be temporarily blocked.
Read more: learn about 5 reasons to choose SportsAPI for your project.
WHY DO YOU NEED AN IP ADDRESS?
An IP address is needed for all our partners that want to have access to our PUSH notifications.
This allows us to send this type of data directly to the customer. Our goal is to send the data only to known and whitelisted IP addresses. This rule highly increase security and prevents attacks or attempts to gain unauthorized access to our data.
If you want to get in touch to find out more, just contact our Customer Success Team at cst@statscore.com. We will be more than happy to schedule a call and discuss how our SportsAPI can help your organization!
Related articles

Missing Players data: 70+ ways to understand who’s out and why
In the sports business, winning isn't just about the final score. It's about having the best information. One of the most important details that can change a game is knowing which players are missing and exactly why they're not on the field. This information provides...

STATSCORE xG: turning numbers into narratives for your sports business
In the high-stakes world of sports, the final score tells you who won, but it rarely tells you why. This is a crucial distinction for everyone, from professional analysts and sportsbooks to media outlets and sports fans. This is why Expected Goals (xG) has become such...

Live Player Ratings: a new standard in match analysis
STATSCORE SportsAPI and ScoutsFeed have long been the go-to sources for the most reliable sports data. With the launch of Live Player Ratings, we’re introducing a new layer of insight designed to provide more in-depth information about the ongoing match events. Sports...





