// Compare · checked October 4, 2026

The best Discord sports bots, compared.

We make SportDataIQ, so weigh this page with that in mind. Every other bot is described only by what its own public listing says, linked below, and anything a listing doesn't mention is marked “not listed”. If another bot fits your server better, use it.

What is the best Discord sports bot?

It depends on your server. For one free bot covering the NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA and college football with scoring alerts and Pick'em, SportDataIQ. For soccer alongside US leagues, Layup. For college football scoreboards and the AP Top 25, CFBCBot. For a betting server, SportDataIQ Premium adds odds, props, hit rates and auto-graded capper records.

SportDataIQour bot

Best for: One free bot for six leagues, with scoring alerts and server games

Leagues: NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, WNBA, college football
Scores: Live scores, standings, stat leaders and live game threads, refreshed every 30 seconds
Scoring alerts: Touchdowns, first baskets, threes, goals and home runs with player headshots (5 rules free)
Pick'em & games: Pick'em on every game, a daily Slate, NFL Survivor, server leaderboards
Betting tools: Premium: odds and props across US sportsbooks, hit rates, price alerts, First TD and First Basket prices, auto-graded capper records
Price: Free; Premium $5/month per server

Source: what the bot does today. Every feature · Docs

Layup

Best for: US leagues plus a wide range of soccer

Leagues: NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college football, college basketball and 18 soccer leagues
Scores: Live scores, updated every 5 seconds
Scoring alerts: Big plays: touchdowns, goals, home runs, lead changes, comebacks
Pick'em & games: Not listed
Betting tools: Posts betting outcomes (over/under hits, spread results); no odds
Price: Free, no premium tier

Source: discordbotlist.com listing, checked October 4, 2026

CFBCBot

Best for: College football scoreboards and the AP Top 25

Leagues: College football, college basketball, NFL, NBA, NHL, MLB, college baseball
Scores: Game-day scoreboards: schedules, live grids, finals, /score
Scoring alerts: Not listed
Pick'em & games: Not listed
Betting tools: Not listed
Price: Has paid features

Source: top.gg listing, checked October 4, 2026

SportStats

Best for: Stats, scores and sports news in chat

Leagues: Not listed
Scores: Real-time stats and live scores, breaking news and highlights
Scoring alerts: Not listed
Pick'em & games: Not listed
Betting tools: Not listed
Price: Not listed

Source: discordbotlist.com listing, checked October 4, 2026

NBABot

Best for: NBA stats commands

Leagues: NBA
Scores: NBA stat commands (prefix "nba")
Scoring alerts: Not listed
Pick'em & games: Not listed
Betting tools: Not listed
Price: Not listed

Source: alternative.me listing, checked October 4, 2026

How to choose

One league or many? If your server follows several sports, one bot for all of them keeps alerts and commands in one place.
Alerts or scores? A scoreboard tells members what happened; a scoring alert tells them the moment it happens, in the channel you pick.
Community games? Pick'em, daily challenges and leaderboards keep a server active between games.
Betting server? Look for real sportsbook prices and records that are graded automatically, not typed in.

Questions

Is there a free Discord sports bot?

Yes, several. SportDataIQ is free for every server (live scores, game threads, Pick'em, the daily Slate, NFL Survivor and 5 alert rules), with an optional Premium tier at $5/month per server. Layup's listing says it is 100% free with no premium tier.

Which Discord bot covers the WNBA?

SportDataIQ covers the WNBA with live scores, standings, First Basket and Anytime 3-Pointer alerts, Pick'em and the daily Slate. The WNBA isn't listed on the other bots' listings checked for this page.

Which Discord bot posts touchdown and home run alerts?

SportDataIQ posts a scoring alert for each play you choose (First or Anytime Touchdown, First Goal, Anytime Home Run, First Basket, threes) in the channel you pick, with the player headshot and the official play text. Layup posts big plays such as touchdowns, goals and home runs.

What is the best Discord bot for a sports betting server?

One that shows real prices and keeps records honest. SportDataIQ Premium ($5/month per server) has odds and props across regulated US sportsbooks, player hit rates with an alt-line ladder, price alerts by DM, and capper picks graded automatically into a public record. Odds are market data, not betting advice; 21+.

Can I run Pick'em in Discord?

Yes. SportDataIQ opens a Pick'em thread before every game you choose, with polls on the winner, spread and total, grades them at the final and keeps server standings.

Try it in your server.

Free, about a minute to set up, and it covers every league above.

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Questions

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