Bryson DeChambeau, the two-time major champion, has broken new ground, becoming the first professional athlete to forge a partnership with the prediction market, Kalshi.
The collaboration will unfold throughout the 2026 LIV Golf season, integrating DeChambeau into Kalshi’s presence through various avenues.
DeChambeau, known for his immense power and analytical approach to the game, expressed his enthusiasm, stating Kalshi is “building something completely different.” He highlighted the platform’s potential to create a more engaging experience for forecasting future events.
This move arrives at a pivotal moment for Kalshi, a company rapidly gaining traction as the world’s largest prediction market.
DeChambeau’s substantial social media following – exceeding four million on Instagram alone – positions him as a uniquely influential figure within the LIV Golf landscape.
However, DeChambeau isn’t the first to recognize the potential of prediction markets within the sports world.
Kalshi recently established a partnership with the NHL’s Chicago Blackhawks, marking the first collaboration between the company and a North American professional sports team.
The NHL itself soon followed, designating both Kalshi and Polymarket as official prediction market partners for the league.
The New York Rangers further solidified this trend, announcing Polymarket as their official prediction market partner, with plans for extensive digital integration and fan engagement.
Executives at MSG Sports lauded the partnership with Polymarket, emphasizing its reliability and forward-thinking approach to this emerging category.
DeChambeau’s groundbreaking deal signals a significant shift, suggesting a wave of similar partnerships between athletes and prediction markets is on the horizon.
