Extra Leagues
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How it works

When you subscribe to a plan, you choose which leagues from the Sportmonks catalogue to include, up to your plan’s league limit. If your product grows and you need data from additional competitions, you can purchase extra league slots as an add-on and add them to your existing plan immediately.

This means a Starter subscriber covering five niche regional leagues can add a single high-profile competition without paying for a Growth plan, and a Growth subscriber can extend into additional international markets without moving to Pro. You scale your league coverage on demand, in line with how your product actually grows.

If your needs change, you can also swap leagues within your plan’s monthly swap limit, updating your selection to reflect new priorities without purchasing additional slots.

The full catalogue of available leagues spans over 2,300 competitions worldwide. The complete and up-to-date list is on the Sportmonks coverage page.

What the Football API covers

All features are included on every plan regardless of league count. Within your selected leagues, you get access to fixtures and season schedules, live scores and match events, standings, player and team statistics, top scorers, squads, coaches, referees, venues, and more. The leagues and competitions you choose determine the scope of that data, not which features you can use.

Popular choices include the Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Serie A, and Champions League, but the catalogue extends across every continent and includes domestic leagues, cup competitions, youth tournaments, and international fixtures at all levels.

Enterprise plan subscribers get access to all 2,300+ leagues without needing to select or add individual competitions.

Availability

The Extra Leagues add-on is available for Starter, Growth, and Pro plans. It is activated and managed through my.sportmonks.com. Contact the Sportmonks team for pricing per additional league slot.

All paid plans include a 14-day free trial, and the forever-free plan gives you immediate access to the Danish Superliga and Scottish Premiership with no credit card required.

FAQs about extra leagues

How many leagues does each plan include by default?
Starter includes 5 leagues, Growth includes 30, and Pro includes 120. Enterprise includes all 2,300+ leagues in the Sportmonks catalogue.
Can I add extra leagues without upgrading my plan?
Yes. The Extra Leagues add-on lets you purchase additional league slots and expand your coverage without changing your plan tier.
Can I change which leagues I have selected?
 Yes. You can swap leagues within your plan's monthly limit. If you need to add leagues beyond your current slot count, purchase extra league slots through the add-on.
Do extra leagues give me access to additional features?
No. All features are included on every plan. Adding extra leagues expands the competitions your data covers, not the features available to you.
Where can I see the full list of available leagues?
The complete, always-up-to-date league catalogue is on the Sportmonks coverage page.

Written by David Jaja

David Jaja is a technical content manager at Sportmonks, where he makes complex football data easier to understand for developers and businesses. With a background in frontend development and technical writing, he helps bridge the gap between technology and sports data. Through clear, insightful content, he ensures Sportmonks' APIs are accessible and easy to use, empowering developers to build standout football applications