Kalshi NFL void rules: what happens if a player doesn't play
If an NFL 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 NFL 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 NFL 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 player is active but does not participate for at least one play during <game> all Contracts on that player for that <game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Player gets hurt mid-game
Settles on the result“If <entity> is a player, once a player has participated in at least one play during <game>, the Contract will settle based on actual statistics accumulated despite any in-game injury, ejection, or other removal from the game.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Settles at the last fair price Kalshi sets — not your entry price back.
“If <game> is cancelled or postponed prior to scheduled commencement, all markets on <game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Player prop: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime stats count.
“Statistics recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Played within 48 hours: settles on the result. Not played in that window: last fair price.
“If <football game> is postponed from its originally scheduled date but is rescheduled and begins play within 48 hours of its originally scheduled date, the market will remain open and will resolve based on the official final result of the rescheduled game.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLGAMEWIN) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Game ends tied
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)No Tie strike listed: both sides get 50¢. If a Tie strike is listed, it resolves Yes and the team strikes No.
“If no “Tie” strike is listed, the Contract shall resolve such that "Yes" holders are paid $0.50, and "No" holders are paid $0.50.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLGAMEWIN) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Game winner: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime counts.
“Unless otherwise specified, all overtime periods are included in determining the winner.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLGAMEWIN) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Played within 48 hours: settles on the result. Otherwise: last fair price.
“If <game> is postponed from its originally scheduled date but is rescheduled and begins play within 48 hours of its originally scheduled date, the market will remain open and will resolve on the official final result of the rescheduled game.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSPREAD) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Game ends tied
Settles No“If both teams are tied at the conclusion of <time period>, neither team will have "won" that period, the point differential is 0, and markets asking if a team "won by" any positive margin shall resolve to "No."”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSPREAD) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Spread: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime points count.
“Points recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLSPREAD) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Game postponed or suspended
Settles by a set rule (not a refund)Played within 48 hours: stays open and settles on the result.
“If <game> is postponed but scheduled to commence or re-commence within 48 hours of the originally scheduled date, markets on <game> shall remain open.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLTOTALS) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Total: Does overtime count?
Settles on the resultOvertime points count.
“Overtime counts for all markets unless stated otherwise.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLTOTALS) · 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 player is active but does not participate for at least one play during <game> all Contracts on that player for that <game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.”
Source: Kalshi contract terms (FOOTBALLENTITYSTAT) · Rule last verified November 11, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
NFL 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 player is active but does not participate for at least one play during <game> all Contracts on that player for that <game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on Kalshi: player gets hurt mid-game — what happens?
Settles on the result. Kalshi's rule: “If <entity> is a player, once a player has participated in at least one play during <game>, the Contract will settle based on actual statistics accumulated despite any in-game injury, ejection, or other removal from the game.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — 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 <game> is cancelled or postponed prior to scheduled commencement, all markets on <game> will resolve to the last fair price as determined by the Exchange in its sole discretion.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL player prop on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime stats count. 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).
NFL game winner on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Played within 48 hours: settles on the result. Not played in that window: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <football game> is postponed from its originally scheduled date but is rescheduled and begins play within 48 hours of its originally scheduled date, the market will remain open and will resolve based on the official final result of the rescheduled game.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL game winner on Kalshi: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). No Tie strike listed: both sides get 50¢. If a Tie strike is listed, it resolves Yes and the team strikes No. Kalshi's rule: “If no “Tie” strike is listed, the Contract shall resolve such that "Yes" holders are paid $0.50, and "No" holders are paid $0.50.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL game winner on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime counts. Kalshi's rule: “Unless otherwise specified, all overtime periods are included in determining the winner.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL spread on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Played within 48 hours: settles on the result. Otherwise: last fair price. Kalshi's rule: “If <game> is postponed from its originally scheduled date but is rescheduled and begins play within 48 hours of its originally scheduled date, the market will remain open and will resolve on the official final result of the rescheduled game.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL spread on Kalshi: game ends tied — what happens?
Settles No. Kalshi's rule: “If both teams are tied at the conclusion of <time period>, neither team will have "won" that period, the point differential is 0, and markets asking if a team "won by" any positive margin shall resolve to "No."” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL spread on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime points count. Kalshi's rule: “Points recorded during regulation time and overtime periods shall count toward the Underlying, unless <time period> specifies otherwise.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL total on Kalshi: game postponed or suspended — what happens?
Settles by a set rule (not a refund). Played within 48 hours: stays open and settles on the result. Kalshi's rule: “If <game> is postponed but scheduled to commence or re-commence within 48 hours of the originally scheduled date, markets on <game> shall remain open.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL total on Kalshi: does overtime count? — what happens?
Settles on the result. Overtime points count. Kalshi's rule: “Overtime counts for all markets unless stated otherwise.” (verified November 11, 2026).
NFL 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).
NFL 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).
NFL 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).
NFL 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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