Published on: January 28, 2026, 08:11h.
Updated on: January 28, 2026, 08:11h.
- CME has self-certified multi-leg bets in a filing with the CFTC
- The exchange operates as a partner for FanDuel’s prediction markets
- It is also connected to DraftKings Predictions
Super Bowl combinations—known in prediction market terminology as parlays—might be accessible on the event contract platforms run by DraftKings and FanDuel as early as tomorrow.
This comes after CME Group (NASDAQ: CME) self-certified multi-leg Super Bowl event derivatives in a recent submission to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC)—the federal body overseeing prediction markets in the United States.
CME’s submission to the CFTC also outlines intentions for NHL point spreads, event contracts for the forthcoming Winter Olympics, and the Grammy Awards. Other operators in the prediction market space have utilized self-certification to launch football parlays.
Through this process, an operator of a prediction market or exchange—notably CME—alerts the CFTC about its plans to introduce new contracts. Included in these filings is the intended date for offering the derivatives. If the commission does not reply by that date, the new event contracts become available to users.
The Super Bowl: A Major Opportunity for Prediction Markets
Analysts predict a slight decrease in overall Super Bowl betting, while recognizing that some traditional sportsbooks face competition from prediction markets. Scheduled for Sunday, February 8, Super Bowl LX will be the first instance where event contract platforms include diverse sports options, including parlays.
The Super Bowl may serve as a pivotal testing ground and client acquisition platform for DraftKings Predictions and FanDuel Predicts, both of which are newcomers in the prediction market arena. DraftKings commenced its event contracts platform last month in 38 states, though sports event contracts are not available across all those states—currently accessible in California, Texas, Florida, and Georgia, which are highly sought after by sportsbook operators.
FanDuel Predicts, CME Group’s prediction market platform in partnership with the sportsbook leader, was launched in five states last month and is now operational across all 50 states. However, the app, distinct from the regular FanDuel sportsbook application, offers sports event contracts in just 18 states, including California, Florida, Georgia, and Texas.
FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment, formed a partnership with CME Group in August.
CME Exploring Hockey Event Contracts
While the NHL lags behind the NFL, NBA, and Major League Baseball in betting volume, it was the first major professional sports league to embrace prediction markets, forming agreements with Kalshi and Polymarket.
Whether this will ignite greater interest among bettors and traders in prediction markets remains uncertain; nonetheless, CME is taking its chances. The exchange is also attempting to self-certify derivatives related to Olympic hockey matches and medal counts, indicating that these will be the only Olympic events featured on the DraftKings and FanDuel platforms.
The Grammy contracts pertain to categories such as Album, Record, and Song of the Year, as well as Best New Artist.