# ESPN Sports Scraper (`sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper`) Actor Scrape live scores, standings, teams, and full box scores from ESPN across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and soccer leagues. Get scores, records, team stats, win probability, odds, and injury reports. - **URL**: https://apify.com/sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper.md - **Developed by:** [Sheshinmcfly](https://apify.com/sheshinmcfly) (community) - **Categories:** News - **Stats:** 2 total users, 1 monthly users, 100.0% runs succeeded, 0 bookmarks - **User rating**: No ratings yet ## Pricing from $2.00 / 1,000 results This Actor is paid per event. You are not charged for the Apify platform usage, but only a fixed price for specific events. Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/platform/actors/running/actors-in-store#pay-per-event ## What's an Apify Actor? Actors are a software tools running on the Apify platform, for all kinds of web data extraction and automation use cases. In Batch mode, an Actor accepts a well-defined JSON input, performs an action which can take anything from a few seconds to a few hours, and optionally produces a well-defined JSON output, datasets with results, or files in key-value store. In Standby mode, an Actor provides a web server which can be used as a website, API, or an MCP server. Actors are written with capital "A". ## How to integrate an Actor? If asked about integration, you help developers integrate Actors into their projects. You adapt to their stack and deliver integrations that are safe, well-documented, and production-ready. The best way to integrate Actors is as follows. In JavaScript/TypeScript projects, use official [JavaScript/TypeScript client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js.md): ```bash npm install apify-client ``` In Python projects, use official [Python client library](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python.md): ```bash pip install apify-client ``` In shell scripts, use [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): ````bash # MacOS / Linux curl -fsSL https://apify.com/install-cli.sh | bash # Windows irm https://apify.com/install-cli.ps1 | iex ```bash In AI frameworks, you might use the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/platform/integrations/mcp.md). If your project is in a different language, use the [REST API](https://docs.apify.com/api/v2.md). For usage examples, see the [API](#api) section below. For more details, see Apify documentation as [Markdown index](https://docs.apify.com/llms.txt) and [Markdown full-text](https://docs.apify.com/llms-full.txt). # README ## ESPN Sports Scraper Get live scores, standings, teams, and full box scores from ESPN — across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college football/basketball, and major soccer leagues. No login, no account, no API key. Give it one or more leagues and choose what to fetch: today's scoreboard, current standings, the full team list, or a detailed box score for a specific game — including team stats, win probability, odds, and injury reports. ### Data you get **Games (scoreboard)** | Field | Description | |---|---| | eventId / name / shortName | Game identifiers | | date / statusState / statusDetail / period / clock | Game timing and live status | | venue / attendance | Venue info | | homeTeam / awayTeam | Team names and abbreviations | | homeScore / awayScore | Live or final scores | | homeWinner / awayWinner | Winner flag | | homeRecord / awayRecord | Season record at time of game | | broadcast | TV/streaming broadcast info | | odds | Betting odds, if available | **Standings** | Field | Description | |---|---| | teamName / teamAbbrev | Team | | wins / losses / ties / winPercent | Record | | gamesBehind / playoffSeed / streak / clincher | Standing context | | pointsFor / pointsAgainst / pointDifferential | Scoring stats | **Teams** | Field | Description | |---|---| | name / shortName / abbreviation / location | Team identity | | color / alternateColor / logo | Branding | | venue / isActive | Venue and active status | **Game summary (box score)** | Field | Description | |---|---| | teamStatistics | Full team-level game stats (shooting %, rebounds, turnovers, etc.) | | winProbability | Win probability chart data | | odds | Betting odds and pick center data | | injuries | Injury report | | gameInfo | Venue, officials, attendance | ### How to use 1. Add one or more **leagues** — use a shortcut (`nfl`, `nba`, `mlb`, `nhl`, `ncaaf`, `ncaab`, `epl`, `laliga`) or any ESPN league path (e.g. `soccer/ger.1`). 2. Choose **modes**: `scoreboard`, `standings`, `teams`, and/or `gameSummary`. 3. For `scoreboard`, optionally set a **date** (defaults to today/current games). 4. For `gameSummary`, provide specific **event IDs** (get these from a scoreboard run first). ### Use cases - **Live score tracking:** monitor games across multiple leagues in one run. - **Standings & playoff race analysis:** track team records, seeding, and streaks. - **Sports betting research:** pull odds and win probability alongside team stats. - **Fantasy sports:** track team and game context for roster decisions. - **Sports content & media:** power scoreboards, standings widgets, or recap content. ### Input | Field | Type | Description | |---|---|---| | leagues | array | Leagues to scrape (required) | | modes | array | `scoreboard`, `standings`, `teams`, `gameSummary` (required) | | date | string | Date for scoreboard, format YYYY-MM-DD | | eventIds | array | Specific game IDs for `gameSummary` mode | ### Output example ```json { "recordType": "game", "league": "basketball/nba", "name": "New York Knicks at Boston Celtics", "homeTeam": "Boston Celtics", "homeScore": 112, "awayTeam": "New York Knicks", "awayScore": 104, "statusDetail": "Final", "date": "2026-07-12T23:30Z" } ```` ### Performance & cost Runs on lightweight requests (no browser), so it is fast and cheap: dozens of games, standings, or teams in seconds. ### Pricing This actor uses **pay-per-result** pricing — you are charged per record returned. See the pricing shown on the actor page. ### Keywords espn scraper, sports data api, live scores scraper, sports standings, box score scraper, nfl scraper, nba scraper, sports betting data, fantasy sports data ### Related actors - [TradingView Screener](https://apify.com/sheshinmcfly/tradingview-screener) - [Eventbrite Events Scraper](https://apify.com/sheshinmcfly/eventbrite-scraper) - [Reddit Thread Scraper](https://apify.com/sheshinmcfly/reddit-thread-scraper) ### Disclaimer This actor collects only publicly available sports data. It does not constitute betting or financial advice. Use the data in compliance with the applicable terms and regulations in your jurisdiction. ### Changelog | Version | Date | Changes | |---|---|---| | 1.0 | 2026-07-13 | Initial release — scoreboard, standings, teams, and box score modes across major leagues | # Actor input Schema ## `leagues` (type: `array`): Leagues to scrape. Shortcuts: nfl, nba, mlb, nhl, ncaaf, ncaab, epl, laliga. Or any ESPN sport/league path, e.g. 'soccer/ger.1'. ## `modes` (type: `array`): Which data types to fetch per league. ## `date` (type: `string`): Date for the scoreboard, format YYYY-MM-DD. Leave empty for today/current games. ## `eventIds` (type: `array`): Specific game/event IDs to fetch a full box score for. Get IDs from a scoreboard run first. ## Actor input object example ```json { "leagues": [ "nfl" ], "modes": [ "scoreboard" ] } ``` # Actor output Schema ## `dataset` (type: `string`): All extracted sports records. # API You can run this Actor programmatically using our API. Below are code examples in JavaScript, Python, and CLI, as well as the OpenAPI specification and MCP server setup. ## JavaScript example ```javascript import { ApifyClient } from 'apify-client'; // Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token // Replace the '' with your token const client = new ApifyClient({ token: '', }); // Prepare Actor input const input = { "leagues": [ "nfl" ], "modes": [ "scoreboard" ] }; // Run the Actor and wait for it to finish const run = await client.actor("sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper").call(input); // Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if any) console.log('Results from dataset'); console.log(`💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/${run.defaultDatasetId}`); const { items } = await client.dataset(run.defaultDatasetId).listItems(); items.forEach((item) => { console.dir(item); }); // 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs ``` ## Python example ```python from apify_client import ApifyClient # Initialize the ApifyClient with your Apify API token # Replace '' with your token. client = ApifyClient("") # Prepare the Actor input run_input = { "leagues": ["nfl"], "modes": ["scoreboard"], } # Run the Actor and wait for it to finish run = client.actor("sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper").call(run_input=run_input) # Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any) print("💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/" + run["defaultDatasetId"]) for item in client.dataset(run["defaultDatasetId"]).iterate_items(): print(item) # 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start ``` ## CLI example ```bash echo '{ "leagues": [ "nfl" ], "modes": [ "scoreboard" ] }' | apify call sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper --silent --output-dataset ``` ## MCP server setup ```json { "mcpServers": { "apify": { "command": "npx", "args": [ "mcp-remote", "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=sheshinmcfly/espn-sports-scraper", "--header", "Authorization: Bearer " ] } } } ``` ## OpenAPI specification ```json { "openapi": "3.0.1", "info": { "title": "ESPN Sports Scraper", "description": "Scrape live scores, standings, teams, and full box scores from ESPN across NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL, college sports, and soccer leagues. Get scores, records, team stats, win probability, odds, and injury reports.", "version": "1.0", "x-build-id": "FVfztveKEB2H12T2U" }, "servers": [ { "url": "https://api.apify.com/v2" } ], "paths": { "/acts/sheshinmcfly~espn-sports-scraper/run-sync-get-dataset-items": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-get-dataset-items-sheshinmcfly-espn-sports-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for its completion, and returns Actor's dataset items in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } }, "/acts/sheshinmcfly~espn-sports-scraper/runs": { "post": { "operationId": "runs-sync-sheshinmcfly-espn-sports-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor and returns information about the initiated run in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK", "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/runsResponseSchema" } } } } } } }, "/acts/sheshinmcfly~espn-sports-scraper/run-sync": { "post": { "operationId": "run-sync-sheshinmcfly-espn-sports-scraper", "x-openai-isConsequential": false, "summary": "Executes an Actor, waits for completion, and returns the OUTPUT from Key-value store in response.", "tags": [ "Run Actor" ], "requestBody": { "required": true, "content": { "application/json": { "schema": { "$ref": "#/components/schemas/inputSchema" } } } }, "parameters": [ { "name": "token", "in": "query", "required": true, "schema": { "type": "string" }, "description": "Enter your Apify token here" } ], "responses": { "200": { "description": "OK" } } } } }, "components": { "schemas": { "inputSchema": { "type": "object", "required": [ "leagues", "modes" ], "properties": { "leagues": { "title": "Leagues", "type": "array", "description": "Leagues to scrape. Shortcuts: nfl, nba, mlb, nhl, ncaaf, ncaab, epl, laliga. Or any ESPN sport/league path, e.g. 'soccer/ger.1'.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "modes": { "title": "Data to fetch", "type": "array", "description": "Which data types to fetch per league.", "items": { "type": "string" } }, "date": { "title": "Date (scoreboard only)", "type": "string", "description": "Date for the scoreboard, format YYYY-MM-DD. Leave empty for today/current games." }, "eventIds": { "title": "Event IDs (game summary only)", "type": "array", "description": "Specific game/event IDs to fetch a full box score for. Get IDs from a scoreboard run first.", "items": { "type": "string" } } } }, "runsResponseSchema": { "type": "object", "properties": { "data": { "type": "object", "properties": { "id": { "type": "string" }, "actId": { "type": "string" }, "userId": { "type": "string" }, "startedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "finishedAt": { "type": "string", "format": "date-time", "example": "2025-01-08T00:00:00.000Z" }, "status": { "type": "string", "example": "READY" }, "meta": { "type": "object", "properties": { "origin": { "type": "string", "example": "API" }, "userAgent": { "type": "string" } } }, "stats": { "type": "object", "properties": { "inputBodyLen": { "type": "integer", "example": 2000 }, "rebootCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "restartCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "resurrectCount": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "computeUnits": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "options": { "type": "object", "properties": { "build": { "type": "string", "example": "latest" }, "timeoutSecs": { "type": "integer", "example": 300 }, "memoryMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 1024 }, "diskMbytes": { "type": "integer", "example": 2048 } } }, "buildId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultKeyValueStoreId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultDatasetId": { "type": "string" }, "defaultRequestQueueId": { "type": "string" }, "buildNumber": { "type": "string", "example": "1.0.0" }, "containerUrl": { "type": "string" }, "usage": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 1 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } }, "usageTotalUsd": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "usageUsd": { "type": "object", "properties": { "ACTOR_COMPUTE_UNITS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATASET_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_WRITES": { "type": "number", "example": 0.00005 }, "KEY_VALUE_STORE_LISTS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_READS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "REQUEST_QUEUE_WRITES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_INTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "DATA_TRANSFER_EXTERNAL_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_RESIDENTIAL_TRANSFER_GBYTES": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 }, "PROXY_SERPS": { "type": "integer", "example": 0 } } } } } } } } } } ```