Kalshi NBA void rules: what happens if a player doesn't play
If an NBA player doesn't play, Kalshi does not void or refund it: it settles at the last fair price Kalshi sets — not your entry price back.
Below is every Kalshi NBA rule we could find for injuries, postponements, ties and overtime, quoted from Kalshi's own source, last verified November 11, 2026. The rules panel on each contract governs.
Every published Kalshi NBA settlement rule
Player prop: Player doesn't play
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Settles at the last fair price Kalshi sets — not your entry price back.
“If a given <entity> or <player> withdraws prior to the commencement of <basketball game>, the markets on <entity> or <player> performance in <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Player gets hurt mid-game
Settles on the result“If a given <entity> or <player> retires or is injured during <basketball game>, the markets on <entity> or <player> will settle based on the end-of-game statistics if <entity> or <player> have entered <basketball game>.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price.
“If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime counts.
“Statistics recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Delayed 48 hours or less: stays open. More than 48 hours: last fair price.
“If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> for which the relevant <time period> has not been fully completed will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLGAMEWIN) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime counts.
“Where not specified otherwise, <time period> shall be understood to refer to the sum of regulation time and any officially designated overtime periods.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLGAMEWIN) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price.
“If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Game ends tied
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)“Where <team> and <opponent> are tied in <time period>, the points differential will be recorded as zero.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLSPREADS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime counts.
“Statistics recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price.
“If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime points count.
“Overtime points are included unless explicitly excluded.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLTOTALS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Player doesn't play
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)The whole combo settles at a fair price Kalshi sets. It may, but need not, equal the product of the legs.
“If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSTATS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Player gets hurt mid-game
Settles on the resultA player who plays and gets hurt settles that leg on his stats, so the combo pays normally.
“If each <component> resolves to a value of zero or one, “Yes” in this contract will pay out the product of the values of each <component>.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSTATS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)The whole combo settles at a fair price Kalshi sets. It may, but need not, equal the product of the legs.
“If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSTATS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Combo leg: Game ends tied
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)A leg paid at 50¢ on a tie sends the whole combo to a fair price Kalshi sets.
“If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSTATS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
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Settles at the last fair price Kalshi sets — not your entry price back.
“If a given <entity> or <player> withdraws prior to the commencement of <basketball game>, the markets on <entity> or <player> performance in <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (BASKETBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
NBA player prop on Kalshi: player doesn't play — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Settles at the last fair price Kalshi sets — not your entry price back. Kalshi's rule: “If a given <entity> or <player> withdraws prior to the commencement of <basketball game>, the markets on <entity> or <player> performance in <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA player prop on Kalshi: player gets hurt mid-game — what happens?
Settles on the result. Kalshi's rule: “If a given <entity> or <player> retires or is injured during <basketball game>, the markets on <entity> or <player> will settle based on the end-of-game statistics if <entity> or <player> have entered <basketball game>.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA player prop on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA player prop on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime counts. Kalshi's rule: “Statistics recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA game winner on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Delayed 48 hours or less: stays open. More than 48 hours: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> for which the relevant <time period> has not been fully completed will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA game winner on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime counts. Kalshi's rule: “Where not specified otherwise, <time period> shall be understood to refer to the sum of regulation time and any officially designated overtime periods.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA spread on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA spread on Kalshi: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Kalshi's rule: “Where <team> and <opponent> are tied in <time period>, the points differential will be recorded as zero.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA spread on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime counts. Kalshi's rule: “Statistics recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA total on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Delayed 48 hours or less: markets stay open. More than 48 hours: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <basketball game> is delayed for more than forty-eight (48) hours, all markets on <basketball game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA total on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime points count. Kalshi's rule: “Overtime points are included unless explicitly excluded.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA combo leg on Kalshi: player doesn't play — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). The whole combo settles at a fair price Kalshi sets. It may, but need not, equal the product of the legs. Kalshi's rule: “If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA combo leg on Kalshi: player gets hurt mid-game — what happens?
Settles on the result. A player who plays and gets hurt settles that leg on his stats, so the combo pays normally. Kalshi's rule: “If each <component> resolves to a value of zero or one, “Yes” in this contract will pay out the product of the values of each <component>.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA combo leg on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). The whole combo settles at a fair price Kalshi sets. It may, but need not, equal the product of the legs. Kalshi's rule: “If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NBA combo leg on Kalshi: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). A leg paid at 50¢ on a tie sends the whole combo to a fair price Kalshi sets. Kalshi's rule: “If any <component> resolves to a value other than zero or one (including where a <component> settles at a fair price, or is voided, pursuant to its corresponding <rule>), the Contract shall settle at the Fair Price.” (verified November 11, 2026).
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