The sportsbook is the heart of 1xBet: dozens of sports, hundreds of markets on big matches and a live section that never really sleeps. For a newcomer the sheer volume can overwhelm; for an experienced bettor the same volume is the attraction. This 2026 guide maps the sports betting offering — the sports, the bet types, the live features and the tools worth learning first.
The sports and competitions covered
Football leads the line with the English Premier League, La Liga, Serie A, the Bundesliga, the Champions League and a long tail of domestic leagues from every continent. Basketball covers the NBA and the EuroLeague, tennis runs the ATP and WTA tours year-round, and ice hockey, volleyball, cricket, table tennis and esports all carry daily markets. Niche disciplines — darts, snooker, futsal — appear whenever their seasons run.
Pre-match markets: from simple to exotic
Every event opens with the classic three-way or two-way match result, then branches into totals, handicaps, both-teams-to-score, correct score, halves, player props and period markets. Big football matches routinely carry several hundred betting options. The depth is a tool, not an obligation: most consistent bettors build their routine around two or three market families they genuinely understand, such as match result and totals, and leave the exotic end alone.
- Match result (1X2 or moneyline): the entry point for every beginner.
- Totals (over/under): bet on the number of goals, points or games.
- Handicaps, including Asian lines: level the playing field between uneven teams.
- Accumulators: combine several selections into one multiplied ticket.
- Outrights: season-long markets on champions, top scorers and relegation.
Each of these has a dedicated explainer in our articles section — start with football betting markets and the Asian handicap guide.
Live betting and cash out
The live section re-prices every market in real time as the action unfolds. Odds react to goals, red cards, momentum swings and the clock, and selected events carry live streams for logged-in users. Cash out lets you settle a bet before the final whistle — locking a smaller profit or cutting a loss — at a price the platform calculates from the current odds. Both tools reward preparation: our live betting guide and cash out explainer go deep on timing and value.
Odds formats and the bet slip
| Bet type | What it is | Risk profile |
|---|---|---|
| Single | One selection, one outcome | Lowest variance |
| Accumulator | Two or more selections combined | High variance, multiplied odds |
| System | Combinations covering several accumulators at once | Medium, forgives one wrong leg |
| Live single | In-play bet on a running event | Depends on timing and discipline |
The site displays odds in decimal format by default, with fractional and American available in the settings. The bet slip sits on the right of the screen: add selections, choose single, accumulator or system, enter the stake and confirm. Every confirmed bet lands in the bet history with its status and settlement.
How to approach the sportsbook as a beginner
Start with the sports you actually watch — knowledge of the teams is the only edge a casual bettor realistically has. Keep stakes small and flat while you learn how odds move and how markets settle. Track every bet in a simple spreadsheet from day one; the numbers will teach you more than any winning streak. And set the account's deposit limits before the first bet: the sportsbook is entertainment, and the responsible gambling tools exist to keep it that way.
Betting is entertainment for adults only. Set a budget before you play, never bet money you cannot afford to lose, and never chase losses. If gambling stops being fun, use deposit limits, take a break or self-exclude, and talk to a support service such as GamCare or Gambling Therapy. Read our full responsible gambling guide.