> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportmonks.com/v2/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/v2/tutorials/the-basics.md).

# Introduction to our API

Welcome to Sportmonks’ [**Football API**](https://www.sportmonks.com/football-api/). We have designed the API for iGaming, media, developers and football enthusiasts. Sportmonks ensures that you can create a football application that meets your wishes and needs.

Football API 2.0 is a [REST API](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Representational_state_transfer) that can be used to request football data from our wide-ranging database and has the following characteristics:

* Highly customizable requests
* Incredibly fast livescores
* Reliable and accurate data

You will find valuable tutorials and how-to guides to help you kickstart your application on these documentation pages. Let's get started right away by making your first request!

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MMokQnYO-739QZzPcGk" %}
[Make your first request](/v2/tutorials/the-basics/make-your-first-request.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

{% hint style="info" %}
We recommend you submit your requests with Postman since we have already prepared the request for you there! Hit the button below to import our Football API collection.\
                                                              [![Run in Postman](https://run.pstmn.io/button.svg)](https://football-postman.sportmonks.com/)
{% endhint %}

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