balldontlie-mcp
MCP Server for NBA/NFL/MLB sports data via Balldontlie API. balldontlie-mcp is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server maintained by mikechao. It connects to MCP-compatible clients such as Claude Desktop, Cursor, Cline, and other agents that speak the protocol. It exposes 4 tools, including get_teams, get_players, get_games and get_game, that an agent can call directly. It is categorized under Tool/Server, API/Integration and Sports/Statistics.
What is this MCP
This is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that provides access to NBA, NFL, and MLB sports data through the Balldontlie API. It serves as an integration layer between sports statistics APIs and AI assistants like Claude.
How to use this MCP
The MCP can be installed via Smithery or configured manually for use with Claude Desktop or LibreChat. It requires a Balldontlie API key (free tier available) and exposes tools for querying teams, players, and games data.
What this MCP can be used for
This MCP enables AI assistants to retrieve professional sports information, including team rosters, player statistics, and game schedules/results. It's useful for sports analytics, fantasy sports applications, or simply answering sports-related questions.
AIMCP authority
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Frequently asked questions
What is the balldontlie-mcp MCP server?
balldontlie-mcp is a Model Context Protocol server from mikechao. It lets MCP-compatible AI clients call its tools over a standard interface, so agents like Claude, Cursor, and Cline can use it without custom integration.
How do I connect balldontlie-mcp to my AI client?
Add balldontlie-mcp to your client's MCP configuration using the stdio or SSE connection shown in the usage examples on this page, then restart the client to load the server.
What tools does balldontlie-mcp provide?
balldontlie-mcp provides 4 tools: get_teams, get_players, get_games and get_game.
Is balldontlie-mcp free to use?
balldontlie-mcp is listed on AIMCP for free. Any API keys or accounts required by the underlying service are set by its provider.
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