Quick Start

1. Get your API token

Sign in at my.sportmonks.com and copy your API token.

2. Install the server

No cloning or building required. The server is published on npm and runs directly via npx.

3. Register with your AI tool

Claude Code

claude mcp add sportmonks-football \
  --env SPORTMONKS_API_TOKEN="your_token" \
  -- npx sportmonks-football-mcp-server

Claude Desktop - add to your config file:

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "sportmonks-football": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": ["sportmonks-football-mcp-server"],
      "env": {
        "SPORTMONKS_API_TOKEN": "your_token"
      }
    }
  }
}

Config file locations:

• Windows: %APPDATA%\Claude\claude_desktop_config.json

• macOS: ~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json

4. Try it

Search for "Arsenal" and show me their upcoming fixtures

Give me the current Premier League standings

Who are the top 10 scorers in La Liga this season?

Full setup instructions for each platform: Claude Code · Claude Desktop · Cursor

Not using Claude? The MCP server also works with Cursor and Windsurf. For ChatGPT and GitHub Copilot, see the AI Tools section for setup options that don't require MCP.