Authorized Betting in Brazil: Which Sports and Games Are Allowed by the SPA

Betting and having fun with your predictions has been allowed in Brazil since 2018, following the approval of Law No. 13,756/2018 — initially under rules inspired by other jurisdictions. Since early 2025, however, the Brazilian license has come into effect, and the SPA (Secretariat of Prizes and Betting) has established new parameters, promoting Responsible Gambling and updating the list of Authorized Bets in Brazil.

You may have noticed that Blaze’s catalog underwent some changes at the turn of the year, both in the Casino Games and Sports Betting sections. This reflects our commitment to always providing entertainment in full compliance with regulatory requirements.

To help you understand everything that can (or cannot) be offered for betting in the Brazilian market, we’ve prepared this complete guide explaining all the details — including MESP Ordinances No. 125/2024 and No. 36/2025. After all, our goal is to ensure every Blaze player is a conscious and well-informed player!

Which sports are authorized for betting in Brazil?

The list of sports authorized to have betting markets in Brazil is determined by MESP Ordinance No. 125, dated December 30, 2024. It states, in Article 1, that real sporting events may receive bets, with the following list of authorized modalities:

Sports Recognized by the International Olympic Committee

If you want to bet on a sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), here’s some good news: you can place your bets without worry. The list includes:

• Athletics
• Open Water Swimming
• Badminton
• Basketball and 3x3 Basketball
• Baseball and Baseball 5
• Softball
• Biathlon
• Bobsleigh
• Boxing
• Breaking
• Canoeing (Sprint, Slalom, BMX Freestyle, BMX Racing, Road, Track, and Mountain Bike)
• Nordic Combined
• Cricket
• Curling
• Climbing
• Fencing
• Skiing (Alpine, Cross-Country, Mountaineering, and Freestyle)
• Flag Football
• Football (Soccer)
• Futsal
• Gymnastics (Acrobatic, Artistic, Trampoline, and Rhythmic)
• Golf
• Handball (Indoor or Beach)
• Equestrian
• Ice Hockey and Field Hockey
• Judo
• Karate
• Lacrosse
• Weightlifting
• Luge
• Wrestling
• Marathon Swimming
• Artistic Swimming
• Swimming
• Skating (Figure, Speed, Short Track, and Inline Speed)
• Modern Pentathlon
• Water Polo
• Rowing
• Coastal Rowing
• Rugby Sevens
• Ski Jumping
• Diving
• Skateboarding
• Skeleton
• Snowboarding
• Squash
• Surfing
• Taekwondo
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Archery and Shooting Sports
• Triathlon
• Sailing
• Volleyball
• Beach Volleyball
• Wushu

Pan American Games Sports

It’s not just IOC-recognized sports that can receive bets — all disciplines featured in the Pan American Games are also authorized. This broadens the range of available markets and reflects Brazil’s importance in the event, allowing betting on:

• Bowling
• Water Skiing
• Artistic Roller Skating
• Inline Speed Skating
• Basque Pelota
• Racquetball
• Wakeboarding

Olympic and Paralympic Sports

Inclusion matters — that’s why sports practiced by people with disabilities are also among those authorized. The SPA follows the list established by Law No. 13,146, dated July 6, 2015, which includes the following sports:

• Dressage
• Mixed Martial Arts (MMA)
• Athletics
• Driving
• Badminton
• Basketball (Traditional or 3x3)
• Baseball
• Biathlon
• Biribol
• Bobsleigh
• Boccia
• Bowling
• Boxing
• Canoeing
• Kayaking
• Capoeira
• Cycling
• Running (Road or Orienteering)
• Cricket
• CrossFit
• Curling
• Checkers
• DanceSport
• Darts
• Dominoes
• Climbing
• Fencing
• Skiing (Alpine or Cross-Country)
• Equestrian
• Bodybuilding
• Floorball
• Floor Hockey
• Frisbee
• Football (Traditional, Beach, 7-a-Side, or Blind)
• American Football
• Futsal
• Gymnastics (Artistic or Rhythmic)
• Goalball
• Golf
• Handball
• Powerlifting
• Hockey (Field or Ice)
• Judo
• Jiu-Jitsu
• Karate
• Karting
• Kung Fu
• Lawn Bowls
• Weightlifting
• Arm Wrestling
• Mountain Biking
• Artistic Swimming
• Netball
• Swimming (Traditional or Open Water)
• Skating (Speed or Artistic)
• Pentathlon
• Polybat
• Rowing
• Rugby
• Diving
• Showdown
• Skateboarding
• Skeleton
• Slalom
• Snooker
• Snowboarding
• Softball
• Surfing
• Taekwondo
• Takkyu Volley
• Tennis
• Table Tennis
• Shooting Sports
• Archery
• Torball
• Triathlon
• Sailing
• Volleyball (Traditional or Beach)
• Wrestling
• Chess

In addition, the following sports recognized by the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) are also authorized:

• Paralympic Athletics
• Paralympic Badminton
• Wheelchair Basketball
• Paralympic Biathlon
• Boccia
• Paralympic Canoeing
• Paralympic Cycling
• Wheelchair Curling
• Wheelchair Fencing
• Paralympic Alpine Skiing
• Paralympic Cross-Country Skiing
• Blind Football
• Goalball
• Paralympic Powerlifting
• Paralympic Equestrian
• Paralympic Ice Hockey
• Paralympic Judo
• Paralympic Swimming
• Para Climbing
• Paralympic Rowing
• Wheelchair Rugby
• Paralympic Snowboarding
• Paralympic Taekwondo
• Paralympic Table Tennis
• Wheelchair Tennis
• Paralympic Archery
• Paralympic Shooting Sports
• Paralympic Triathlon
• Sitting Volleyball

Additionally, all sports under the supervision of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf (ICSD) are authorized, including:

• Deaflympic Athletics
• Deaflympic Badminton
• Deaflympic Basketball
• Deaflympic Bowling
• Deaflympic Road Cycling
• Deaflympic Mountain Biking
• Deaflympic Swimming
• Deaflympic Football
• Deaflympic Golf
• Deaflympic Handball
• Deaflympic Judo
• Deaflympic Karate
• Deaflympic Orienteering
• Deaflympic Taekwondo
• Deaflympic Tennis
• Deaflympic Table Tennis
• Deaflympic Rifle Shooting
• Deaflympic Pistol Shooting
• Deaflympic Volleyball
• Deaflympic Beach Volleyball
• Deaflympic Freestyle Wrestling
• Deaflympic Greco-Roman Wrestling
• Deaflympic Winter Curling
• Deaflympic Winter Futsal
• Deaflympic Ice Hockey
• Deaflympic Alpine Skiing
• Deaflympic Cross-Country Skiing
• Deaflympic Snowboarding
• Deaflympic Chess

Equestrian Sports

Finally, all equestrian practices recognized under Law No. 13,364, dated November 29, 2016, are also included. This law defines which equestrian sports are recognized and establishes animal protection and welfare criteria. Among them are:

• Dressage
• Driving
• Eventing
• Endurance Riding
• Rural Equestrianism
• Show Jumping
• Vaulting
• Cutting
• Team Penning
• Cattle Work
• Arena Work
• Roping Events
• Speed Events (Five Barrels, Skill and Speed, Six Poles, and Three Barrels)
• Ring Spearing
• Trail Riding
• Cavalhada
• Gait Competitions
• Morphology Judging
• Campereada
• Golden Taming
• Golden Bridle
• Paleteada
• Vaquejada
• Rodeo Competitions
• Reining
• Equestrian Polo
• Para-Equestrian

High-Popularity Sports

Among the sports not mentioned above, it is worth adding those of high popularity:

• Motorsport
• Bandy
• Beach Tennis
• Billiards
• Bodyboard
• Bocce
• Capoeira
• Cornhole
• Cricket
• Dance Sport
• Darts
• Bodybuilding
• Floorball
• American Football
• Beach Soccer
• Australian Football
• Gaelic Football
• Society Football (including “X1”)
• Footvolley
• Roller Hockey
• Hurling
• Jiu-Jitsu
• Karting
• Lacrosse
• MMA (Mixed Martial Arts)
• Motorcycling
• Muay Thai
• Parachuting
• Fishing
• Polo
• Pool (American Billiards)
• Rally
• Rugby 15s
• Rugby League
• Rugby Union
• Sambo
• Sumo
• Horse Trot (jumping and turns, trotting and galloping)
• Gliding
• Chess

eSports

Regarding eSports, MESP Ordinance No. 125 determines that they must be recognized by the IOC. There is still no official list of electronic sports disciplines authorized by the organization, although it already organizes events such as the Olympic Esports Games.

The IOC’s criteria for hosting eSports competitions include alignment with Olympic values, games that simulate traditional sports, and the absence of violence — which, for example, led to an adaptation of the Battle Royale Fortnite into a target-shooting competition.

Therefore, the Ministry of Sports updated the list through MESP Ordinance No. 36 of April 17, 2025, expanding the range of eSports authorized to receive bets. Only tournaments authorized or licensed by the game’s developer can accept wagers — which includes titles such as League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2, and Dota 2.

Which bets are prohibited in Brazil?

Now it’s time to talk about what is not allowed by the SPA, as defined by MESP Ordinance No. 125. This includes amateur or semi-professional sports competitions that are not recognized by the appropriate authorities — meaning they do not meet the professionalization standards established by law and may even include athletes without links to sports institutions.

Another important point is keeping betting away from minors — and this applies not only to bettors but also to athletes. Therefore, no event that involves youth categories or is exclusively for minors can be the subject of betting, such as the São Paulo Junior Football Cup.

Additionally, the law prohibits the category of Special Bets, which previously allowed wagering on events such as the Oscars, reality shows like Big Brother Brazil, and even election outcomes.

Bet Responsibly at Blaze!

Now you know all the sports disciplines that can receive bets in Brazil — and you can have fun in a conscious and responsible way. We’ll keep this content updated whenever new additions are made to SPA ordinances so you can stay informed!

This is just one of the aspects to consider when planning your bets — after all, it’s essential to be 18 or older and make sure the platform you choose is licensed and authorized by regulatory bodies. Blaze, for example, holds Authorization SPA/MF No. 471, dated March 10, 2025.

Also remember to always study and plan your picks consciously and within your financial limits — for more advice, check out our Sports Betting Encyclopedia. Betting is for entertainment and fun, and therefore you should never use money you can’t afford to lose or treat it as a source of income or investment, since it carries risks to your mental and financial well-being.

Ready to enjoy your favorite (and authorized) sport? Then visit Blaze’s Sports Betting page and get ready to play responsibly!