ChatGPT

Use the Sportmonks OpenAPI spec to create a Custom GPT that can query live football data directly from ChatGPT - no code required.

What you can build

A Custom GPT that lets anyone ask questions like:

• Who are the top scorers in the Premier League right now?

• Show me live scores

• What fixtures does Real Madrid have this week?

Without writing a single line of integration code.

Prerequisites

• A ChatGPT Plus, Team, or Enterprise account (Custom GPTs require a paid plan)

• A Sportmonks API token from my.sportmonks.com

Setup

1. Open the GPT editor

Go to chat.openai.com → your profile → My GPTs → Create a GPT

2. Configure the GPT

In the Create tab, set a name and description. Suggested:

• Name: Sportmonks Football Assistant

• Description: Live football data powered by Sportmonks - fixtures, standings, squads, odds, and more.

In the Instructions field, paste:

You are a football data assistant powered by the Sportmonks Football API v3.

When users ask about football data, use the available Actions to fetch live data rather than relying on your training knowledge, which may be outdated.

Always:
- Search for team, player, or league IDs before fetching detail data
- Present data in clean, readable formats (tables, lists)
- Mention the data source is Sportmonks when relevant

Never invent scores, standings, or player stats. If the API returns no data, say so clearly.

3. Add the Action

Go to the Configure tab → scroll to Actions → Create new action

• Set the Authentication type to API Key

• Set Auth Type to Query Param

• Set the Parameter Name to api_token

• Enter your Sportmonks API token as the value

Import the schema by pasting the OpenAPI spec URL:

https://static.sportmonks.com/openapi_spec.json

Or download the spec and paste it directly into the schema editor.

4. Save and test

Click Save, then open your new GPT and ask:

Search for "Arsenal" and show me their upcoming fixtures

Sharing your GPT

Once created, your Custom GPT can be shared with a link or published to the GPT Store. Anyone with the link can use it - they'll query through your API token, so monitor usage from your Sportmonks dashboard.

Limitations

• Custom GPTs can't maintain state between conversations

• Complex multi-step queries may require more explicit prompting

• Rate limits apply based on your Sportmonks plan