Migrate to KickoffAPI,
zero downtime.
Switching from legacy football data providers doesn't require rewriting your application. With 100% v1 drop-in compatibility, you can swap your base URL and start saving immediately.
How to switch in three simple steps
1. Create your account
Sign up on the free Hobby tier (100 daily requests) to get your live API key. No credit card required.
2. Update endpoint & key
Point your HTTP client to https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1 and pass your key in the x-api-key header.
3. Verify in dual-run
Run test requests in staging or dual-run side-by-side with your existing provider to verify payload parity.
Drop-in code change (TypeScript / Node.js)
Switching requires changing only two variables in your environment or HTTP configuration:
// Before:
const API_BASE = 'https://legacy-provider.example.com/v3';
const API_KEY = process.env.LEGACY_API_KEY;
// After (Zero code changes to query parsing or data consumption!):
const API_BASE = 'https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1';
const API_KEY = process.env.KICKOFF_API_KEY;
const response = await fetch(`${API_BASE}/fixtures?live=all`, {
headers: { 'x-api-key': API_KEY }
});
const { get, results, response: fixtures } = await response.json();Detailed switch guides
| Provider | Migration Guide | Direct Comparison |
|---|---|---|
| SportMonks | Switch from SportMonks | KickoffAPI vs SportMonks |
| Football-Data.org | Switch from Football-Data.org | KickoffAPI vs Football-Data.org |
| TheSportsDB | Switch from TheSportsDB | KickoffAPI vs TheSportsDB |
| Legacy v1 Providers | Drop-in v1 Reference | Feature Comparison |
Frequently asked questions
Can I switch from legacy v1 football APIs without changing my client code?
Yes. KickoffAPI v1 provides 100% drop-in parameter and envelope compatibility ({ get, parameters, results, response }) and accepts the same query filters. Just point your base URL to https://api.kickoffapi.com/api/v1 and pass your KickoffAPI key in x-api-key.
How do I test KickoffAPI alongside my current provider?
We recommend a dual-run pattern: fetch from both providers in background test workers, compare response parity, and switch production traffic with zero downtime once verified.
What are the pricing differences when migrating?
KickoffAPI plans start at $9/mo for Starter (2,000 req/day), $29/mo for Pro (25,000 req/day), and $49/mo for Ultra (100,000 req/day) with no per-league lockouts and no hidden overage penalties.
Are SDKs available for my tech stack?
Yes. Official SDKs are provided for Node.js, Python, PHP, Go, C# .NET, Rust, Flutter/Dart, plus turnkey React and Vue component libraries.
Ready to switch?
Start on the free Hobby tier or choose a developer plan. Instant key generation.