Will Cristiano Ronaldo announce his retirement in 2026?

Prediction market · Polymarket

Overview

This polymarket will resolve to "Yes" if Cristiano Ronaldo officially announces his retirement from club soccer by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". To resolve "Yes", the announcement must clearly state that Ronaldo is retiring from club-level professional soccer. The announcement must come from Ronaldo himself or his official representatives. Retirement from international soccer alone will not qualify. The retirement must be intended to take effect immediately or prior to the start of the next club season following the announcement. The primary resolution source for this market will be official statements from Cristiano Ronaldo; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.

Ticker

will-cristiano-ronaldo-announce-his-retirement-in-2026

Volume

9.4K

24h volume

4

1w volume

140

Open interest

2.2K

Liquidity

298

Liquidity CLOB

298

Start

Jan 8, 2026

End

Dec 31, 2026

Status

Active

Access

Restricted

Created

Jan 8, 2026

Event ID

148347

Slug

will-cristiano-ronaldo-announce-his-retirement-in-2026

Markets

1

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