# NFL LIVE DATA (`macheta/nfl-api-scraper`) Actor

The ultimate NFL data API. Get real-time live scores, upcoming fixtures, league standings, and detailed player stats. Built for speed and reliability. Ideal for fantasy sports, betting apps, and analytics. Precise data directly from the source. Export to JSON/CSV instantly.

- **URL**: https://apify.com/macheta/nfl-api-scraper.md
- **Developed by:** [Anass](https://apify.com/macheta) (community)
- **Categories:** Integrations, Automation, Other
- **Stats:** 45 total users, 16 monthly users, 29.0% runs succeeded, 1 bookmarks
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## Pricing

Pay per usage

This Actor is paid per platform usage. The Actor is free to use, and you only pay for the Apify platform usage, which gets cheaper the higher subscription plan you have.

Learn more: https://docs.apify.com/actors/running/actors-in-store.md#pay-per-usage

## What's an Apify Actor?

Actors are web data automations that power AI and operations. They run on the Apify platform to scrape websites, process data, connect APIs, and automate workflows.
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.

- **AI agents and MCP clients** — the [Apify MCP server](https://docs.apify.com/integrations/mcp.md) at `https://mcp.apify.com` (remote, streamable HTTP, OAuth on first use).
- **Agentic workflows and local Actor development** — [Agent Skills](https://apify.com/.well-known/agent-skills/index.json) with the [Apify CLI](https://docs.apify.com/cli/docs.md): `npm install -g apify-cli`, then `apify login`.
- **JavaScript/TypeScript projects** — the official [JS/TS client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/js/docs.md): `npm install apify-client`.
- **Python projects** — the official [Python client](https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs.md): `pip install apify-client`.
- **Any other language** — 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

## NFL API Actor

Access comprehensive National Football League data with the NFL API Actor. This tool provides real-time and historical NFL information, including game schedules, live scores, player statistics, team standings, injury reports, and playoff brackets. Data is sourced from trusted sports data providers.

### Key Features

- **Automated data collection**: Schedule regular updates to keep your data current without manual intervention.
- **Multiple output formats**: Export data in JSON or CSV for seamless integration into your systems.
- **Historical data retrieval**: Access data from multiple seasons to analyze trends and performance.
- **Real-time game tracking**: Get live score updates and information.

### Target Audience

This Actor is perfect for:

- **Sports analytics companies** building predictive models and dashboards.
- **Fantasy football platforms** needing up-to-date stats.
- **Sports betting applications** requiring accurate odds.
- **Mobile app developers** creating NFL-focused apps.
- **Sports journalists and bloggers** seeking reliable data.
- **Researchers** analyzing sports performance trends.

### Benefits

- **Time savings**: Eliminate manual data collection processes.
- **Improved accuracy**: Benefit from automated and consistent data gathering.
- **Cost-effective**: An affordable alternative to expensive premium sports APIs.
- **Scalable solution**: Handle large volumes of data requests efficiently.
- **Reliable access**: Gain comprehensive NFL information for business applications.

### Usage

#### Modes

- `LIVE_SCORES`: Fetch live and recent game scores.
- `FIXTURES`: Get upcoming game schedules (requires `dateFrom` and `dateTo`).
- `STANDINGS`: Retrieve league standings and featured competitions.
- `COMPETITIONS`: List top competitions.
- `PREDICTIONS`: Get game predictions.

#### Input Parameters

- `mode`: The operation mode (default: `LIVE_SCORES`).
- `dateFrom`: Start date for fixtures (DD/MM/YYYY).
- `dateTo`: End date for fixtures (DD/MM/YYYY).

### Output Schema

The actor stores results in a dataset. Each item represents a game, standing, or competition depending on the mode.

#### Example: Live Score Item

```json
{
  "type": "game",
  "id": 12345,
  "status": "LIVE",
  "startTime": "2024-01-14T20:00:00Z",
  "homeTeam": {
    "id": 10,
    "name": "Kansas City Chiefs",
    "score": 24
  },
  "awayTeam": {
    "id": 15,
    "name": "Miami Dolphins",
    "score": 7
  },
  "competition": "NFL Playoffs",
  "gameTime": "Q3 10:45"
}
```

#### Example: Standings Item

```json
{
  "type": "standing",
  "competition_name": "AFC West",
  "rank": 1,
  "team_name": "Kansas City Chiefs",
  "games_played": 17,
  "wins": 11,
  "draws": 0,
  "losses": 6,
  "points": 0
}
```

# Actor input Schema

## `mode` (type: `string`):

Choose what data you want to extract.

## `dateFrom` (type: `string`):

Start date for fixtures (DD/MM/YYYY).

## `dateTo` (type: `string`):

End date for fixtures (DD/MM/YYYY).

## `proxyConfiguration` (type: `object`):

Select proxies to be used by your crawler.

## Actor input object example

```json
{
  "mode": "LIVE_SCORES"
}
```

# Actor output Schema

## `results` (type: `string`):

Link to items stored in the default dataset.

# 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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token
const client = new ApifyClient({
    token: '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>',
});

// Prepare Actor input
const input = {};

// Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
const run = await client.actor("macheta/nfl-api-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 '<YOUR_API_TOKEN>' with your token.
client = ApifyClient("<YOUR_API_TOKEN>")

# Prepare the Actor input
run_input = {}

# Run the Actor and wait for it to finish
run = client.actor("macheta/nfl-api-scraper").call(run_input=run_input)

# Fetch and print Actor results from the run's dataset (if there are any)
print(f"💾 Check your data here: https://console.apify.com/storage/datasets/{run.default_dataset_id}")
for item in client.dataset(run.default_dataset_id).iterate_items():
    print(item)

# 📚 Want to learn more 📖? Go to → https://docs.apify.com/api/client/python/docs/quick-start

```

## CLI example

```bash
echo '{}' |
apify call macheta/nfl-api-scraper --silent --output-dataset

```

## MCP server setup

```json
{
    "mcpServers": {
        "apify": {
            "type": "http",
            "url": "https://mcp.apify.com/?tools=fetch-actor-details,macheta/nfl-api-scraper"
        }
    }
}

```

The hosted server signs you in with OAuth on first connect, so no API token belongs in this config. Clients without OAuth support can send an `Authorization: Bearer <APIFY_API_TOKEN>` header instead, using a token from API & Integrations in Apify Console (https://console.apify.com/settings/integrations).

## OpenAPI specification

Download the OpenAPI definition: https://api.apify.com/v2/actors/6fqL8cQfz7Ihoc5r4/builds/KmJWauABm1CNEzjkY/openapi.json