How to enable event contracts on Robinhood
What Robinhood event contracts are
Robinhood's event contracts are Kalshi-listed prediction markets surfaced inside the Robinhood app. When you trade an event contract on Robinhood, the underlying market runs on Kalshi's CFTC-regulated exchange — Robinhood is the front end, Kalshi is the venue.
The feature is separate from stock and options trading and requires its own opt-in. You can have a fully approved brokerage account and still need to enable event contracts explicitly.
Eligibility
You need a US residential address, a verified Robinhood account in good standing, and to be of legal age. Event contracts are their own product with their own agreements — expect a short disclosure flow the first time you enable them.
Availability can vary by state and by market type. Sports event contracts in particular have seen venue-level restrictions in some states; the state matrix on this site tracks what we have verified.
How to turn them on
In the Robinhood app, open your account settings and look for the event contracts or prediction markets section — Robinhood moves menu items around, so search in-app if it is not where you expect. Accept the disclosures and the feature enables immediately.
Fund the trades from your Robinhood buying power; there is no separate wallet to manage. Positions settle in dollars inside the same account as your stocks.
When Robinhood is not enough
Robinhood carries a subset of Kalshi's markets with simplified order types. If you find yourself wanting the full catalog, deeper limits, or the exchange's own interface, that is the case for going direct — the comparison guide in this cluster lays out the trade-offs.
FAQ
Are Robinhood event contracts the same as Kalshi contracts?
Yes — they are Kalshi-listed markets accessed through Robinhood's interface. The underlying exchange, rules, and resolution sources are Kalshi's.
Why don't I see event contracts in my Robinhood app?
The feature requires an explicit opt-in and is being rolled out progressively. Update the app, check account settings, and confirm your account is fully verified. State-level restrictions can also hide specific market types.
Do I need a separate account or deposit for event contracts?
No. Trades fund from your existing Robinhood buying power and settle in dollars in the same account.