Is Polymarket legal in my country?

It depends on where you live. Polymarket's own restrictions and national regulators decide who can open new positions, and both can change. Check the lists on this page, then read the rules that apply to you. WhaleSays does not give legal advice.

Can I use Polymarket from the United States?

Not on polymarket.com, which does not accept new positions from the US. US residents can use Polymarket US, a separate app regulated by the CFTC that requires identity verification (KYC).

What does close-only mean?

In a close-only country you can close positions you already hold, but you cannot open new ones.

How often is this list updated?

We update the list by hand. The date at the top of this page shows when we last checked it, and rules can change between checks, so confirm with Polymarket before you rely on it.

Where Is Polymarket Available? Country List (2026)

Polymarket’s international site, polymarket.com, lets people in most countries trade, but it blocks new positions in a list of countries. That list includes the United States, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Russia, Australia, Brazil and four Canadian provinces (Ontario, British Columbia, Alberta and Quebec). US residents use the separate Polymarket US app, which is regulated by the CFTC.

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Last checked: 2026-10-25. Source: Polymarket’s geoblock documentation, plus national regulator actions.

Popular countries where you can trade

These are some of the popular countries where Polymarket accepts new positions. To see what people are trading, browse live whale trades or event odds.

Mexico
Open. Fund with USDC bought on a local exchange.
Colombia
Open.
Chile
Open.
Peru
Open.
Canada (except ON, BC, AB, QC)
Open outside the four close-only provinces.
Austria
Open.
Sweden
Open.
Norway
Open.
Finland
Open.
Estonia
Open.
Latvia
Open.
Nigeria
Open.
Kenya
Open.
South Africa
Open.
Philippines
Open.
United Arab Emirates
Open on Polymarket's list; check local law.
Kazakhstan
Open.
Georgia
Open.
Armenia
Open.

Countries where Polymarket is restricted

Restricted countries fall into three groups: sanctioned countries that are fully blocked, close-only countries where you can close existing positions but not open new ones, and countries where a national regulator has blocked the site.

Argentina
Blocked by the national regulator
Australia
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Belarus
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Belgium
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Brazil
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Burundi
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Central African Republic
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Cuba
Fully blocked (sanctions)
Czechia
Blocked by the national regulator
Denmark
Blocked by the national regulator
DR Congo
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Ethiopia
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
France
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Germany
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Hungary
Blocked by the national regulator
India
Blocked by the national regulator
Indonesia
Blocked by the national regulator
Iran
Fully blocked (sanctions)
Iraq
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Ireland
Close-only on polymarket.com (Polymarket's list)
Italy
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Japan
Close-only on polymarket.com (Polymarket's list)
Lebanon
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Libya
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Lithuania
Blocked by the national regulator
Malta
Close-only for sports markets on polymarket.com (Polymarket's list)
Myanmar
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Netherlands
Close-only on polymarket.com (Polymarket's list)
New Zealand
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Nicaragua
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
North Korea
Fully blocked (sanctions)
Poland
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Portugal
Blocked by the national regulator
Romania
Blocked by the national regulator
Russia
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Singapore
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Slovakia
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Somalia
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
South Korea
Close-only on polymarket.com (Polymarket's list)
South Sudan
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Spain
Blocked by the national regulator
Sudan
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Switzerland
Blocked by the national regulator
Syria
Fully blocked (sanctions)
Taiwan
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Thailand
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Ukraine
Blocked by the national regulator. Crimea, Donetsk and Luhansk are also fully blocked under sanctions (Polymarket's list)
United Kingdom
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
US Minor Outlying Islands
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Venezuela
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Yemen
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)
Zimbabwe
Close-only: existing positions can be closed, no new ones (Polymarket's list)

United States

Polymarket US is a separate app, regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC). It requires identity verification (KYC). polymarket.com does not accept new positions from the US, so the button on this page changes for US visitors and opens Polymarket US instead.

What about VPNs?

Using a VPN to get around these restrictions breaks Polymarket’s terms. Accounts can be closed and rewards withheld. WhaleSays does not recommend it. If you are not sure whether you can use Polymarket, check the lists above before you sign up.

Frequently asked questions

Is Polymarket legal in my country?: It depends on where you live. Polymarket's own restrictions and national regulators decide who can open new positions, and both can change. Check the lists on this page, then read the rules that apply to you. WhaleSays does not give legal advice.
Can I use Polymarket from the United States?: Not on polymarket.com, which does not accept new positions from the US. US residents can use Polymarket US, a separate app regulated by the CFTC that requires identity verification (KYC).
What does close-only mean?: In a close-only country you can close positions you already hold, but you cannot open new ones.
How often is this list updated?: We update the list by hand. The date at the top of this page shows when we last checked it, and rules can change between checks, so confirm with Polymarket before you rely on it.

Before you open an account, read our guide to starting on Polymarket.