Note: all rules for settlement and determinations of outcomes are set by Kalshi.
What happens if a game is postponed or canceled?
If Game is postponed but played within the same scheduling week (by Wednesday), Picks remain open and settle normally.
If Game is not played within scheduling week, Picks settle at the last fair market price prior to postponement.
If Game is abandoned after 55+ minutes played, Picks based on stats accumulated to that point.
If Game is abandoned before 55 minutes played, Picks settles at last fair market price unless outcome was already determined.
What if a game is forfeited?
Final score will be used for settlement
How does overtime impact my Picks?
All scoring in overtime periods counts toward the final result unless a specific time period (like "first half") is specified.
How are ties handled?
For Picks asking "Will [Team] win?", a tied game means neither team wins — both Yes and No positions for that team's "win" Pick settle based on the actual outcome (no winner = No). Tied games are not voided or refunded.
Settlement timing after event completion
Picks will settle no later than the day after the expiration date of an event
Event expiration date is up to 15 days following the game (typically settles much faster)
How do stat corrections work?
Statistics are final at game conclusion
Any corrections made after Expiration will not affect settlement’
What happens if I pick a spread and the result lands exactly on the number?
Most spread and total Picks use half-points (e.g., -3.5, Over 47.5) to avoid this situation entirely.
When whole numbers are used, the exact contract language determines the outcome:
"Win by at least 3" → Winning by exactly 3 counts as Yes
"Win by more than 3" → Winning by exactly 3 counts as No
Always check the specific Pick wording before placing a pick.