> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.sportradar.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.sportradar.com/live-data/readme.md).

# Live Data

**Welcome to the integration documentation for our Live Data (LD) product.**

The Live Data product delivers play-by-play coverage for sports events. The data can be viewed through a web browser client (Live Data Client) or imported as an XML feed into an in-house system. This document describes the Live Data system's functionality and message exchange.

The system uses servers hosted by Sportradar and clients at customer sites. Client applications must be implemented in accordance with this document. Except for Live Data Client and the Bookmaker SDK (see the chapter below), Sportradar does not provide client software.

**Below you will find links to the main product topics. Additional information and links to all product sections are available in the navigation menu on the left-hand side.**

{% hint style="info" %}
New sports and features are added continuously. Expect changes to the XML feed.

Updated XSD files can be found [HERE](/live-data/introduction/xml-schema-definition-xsd.md).
{% endhint %}

The Live Data documentation is split into multiple sections. It covers the main features and information required to use this service. Each section below includes a short description.

<table data-view="cards"><thead><tr><th></th><th></th><th></th><th data-hidden data-card-target data-type="content-ref"></th><th data-hidden data-card-cover data-type="image">Cover image</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><h4>General Information</h4></td><td>The General Information section provides an overview of available access methods, environments, and client-system requirements. It also includes information about the Bookmaker SDK for easy integration with Betradar XML feeds.</td><td></td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/general-information.md">General Information</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2FOOfxNocTIW4I9LVYE5TR%2Fbox-cover-general-information.png?alt=media&amp;token=a7d6d2bc-842f-4e34-b7e6-0951b9c403a9">box-cover-general-information.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>System Communication</h4></td><td><p>This section provides all necessary information about communication between the Betradar system and a client system using XML.</p><p><br></p></td><td></td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/system-communication.md">System Communication</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2Fvnw98hnzO1n2HmzUfSZF%2Fbox-cover-system-communication.png?alt=media&amp;token=f663c21b-da1b-4a60-98b4-31fadbbd46ed">box-cover-system-communication.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>XML Configuration</h4></td><td>This section provides an overview of XML configurations included in the feed. New features are not included by default. Clients must activate them before receiving them.</td><td></td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/xml-configuration.md">XML Configuration</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2Fhlb4xTZaKeaB7PC93Rqh%2Fbox-cover-xml-configuration.png?alt=media&amp;token=a6b1e6e5-f3d1-4e27-becb-c8e58c92266e">box-cover-xml-configuration.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Sports</h4></td><td><p>This section provides detailed information about each sport we support. It includes the following information for each sport:</p><p>• Match statuses<br>• Events<br>• Sport-specific XML elements and attributes<br>• XML configurations</p></td><td><strong>Note:</strong> Not all sports have sport-specific XML elements, attributes, or XML configurations. However, all sports have match statuses and events.</td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/information-per-sport.md">Information per Sport</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2FckVzxFM5scMOye5B44Xw%2Fbox-cover-sports.png?alt=media&amp;token=c9b5d858-b736-439d-a431-1def31944537">box-cover-sports.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Replay Server</h4></td><td>This section provides detailed information about the replay server. The replay server lets clients create test matches for the sports we support.</td><td></td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/replay-server.md">Replay Server</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2FymRFhuSHACFlMDMMg3Ug%2Fbox-cover-replay-server.png?alt=media&amp;token=6942587a-97cd-4d78-9ad1-e45730d962a7">box-cover-replay-server.png</a></td></tr><tr><td><h4>Best Practice Guide</h4></td><td>Best practices and tips for Live Data integration.</td><td></td><td><a href="/live-data/introduction/best-practice-guide.md">Best Practice Guide</a></td><td><a href="https://1173043768-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2FOxInYuqpEwbH2S87zaMr%2Fuploads%2F4qSYtd5prImd2FjK8cOj%2Fbox-cover-best-practices.png?alt=media&amp;token=42261822-77dd-4b89-8849-7f148473ae51">box-cover-best-practices.png</a></td></tr></tbody></table>


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