> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/odds-api/getting-started/welcome.md). # Welcome Welcome to our football documentation. Here you will find everything you need to know about Sportmonks’ Football API. We'll briefly inform you about the features of our API and then you can explore our documentation for yourself. Sportmonks offers standard REST APIs. Requests are sent with URLs and responses will be returned in **JSON format**. Every authentication is spearheaded by an API token. We have assembled a library of all of our endpoints including example requests in **Postman**. {% hint style="info" %} This space covers the dedicated Odds API endpoints. For football-specific tutorials including bookmaker directory, market availability reference, and odds-and-predictions guides, see the [Football API odds tutorials](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/tutorials-and-guides/tutorials/odds-and-predictions). {% endhint %} If you want to get started right away, great! Head over to our [**Getting Started section**](broken://pages/-MJXRO-zJMhLnlDgMYkK), where you'll create your own API token and create your first request. Else, you can refer to our [**Documentation Organization section**](broken://pages/-MJXML22bhaj_flW_fUT), to see what's relevant for you. Are you here for our [**API References Guide**](https://football-postman.sportmonks.com/)? No problem here's a link and enjoy! For any technical questions, you can email our support team[ support@sportmonks.com](mailto:support@sportmonks.com). --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://docs.sportmonks.com/v3/odds-api/getting-started/welcome.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.