Best Sports Betting Sites in Vietnam 2026

Is Sports Betting Legal in Vietnam?

Every sportsbook EightOdds recommends holds an international offshore licence. Decree 06/2017 established a pilot programme allowing betting on football and certain sports at licensed venues only. The pilot covers a narrow range of sports and applies to specific authorised locations. No domestic online sports betting licence has been issued. Check your own situation before depositing.

What Vietnamese Players Bet On

Football generates the highest betting volume in Vietnam. V.League 1 provides domestic action through the season, with Viettel FC and Hanoi FC among the most-followed clubs. The Vietnam national team's rise in FIFA rankings has added strong betting interest in AFC qualification fixtures and tournament matches. EPL, Champions League and World Cup matches draw heavy attention alongside the domestic league.

VCS (Vietnam Championship Series) is Vietnam's professional League of Legends competition and one of the few domestic esports leagues in the region with genuine international standing. GAM Esports is the most recognised Vietnamese team in international competition. MLBB and PUBG Mobile are widely played and both have active betting communities. Esports draws some of the highest viewership numbers in Vietnam of any sport category.

NBA basketball has a growing following among bettors under 30. ONE Championship MMA events and badminton reach Vietnamese audiences through broadcast. Grand Slam tennis attracts interest among younger players who follow ATP and WTA events closely.

Deposit Methods in Vietnam

MoMo handles most deposits for Vietnamese players. Transfers from MoMo to a sportsbook account are processed in seconds. ZaloPay and VNPay QR are accepted at most recommended sportsbooks as alternatives.

Bank transfer works via Vietcombank, Techcombank, ACB, VPBank and MB Bank, though processing times vary by bank. USDT TRC20 is available for players who prefer crypto.

One rule applies across all methods. Your sportsbook account name must match your MoMo registered name exactly. A mismatch will block your withdrawal until both accounts are verified.

VND is a low-denomination currency. Minimum deposit amounts can look small when quoted in USD but are larger figures in VND. Check the minimum in VND before registering so there are no surprises at the cashier.

How to Start Betting in Vietnam

• Check the VND minimum deposit before registering. Minimum amounts vary between sportsbooks. Confirm the figure in VND so there are no surprises when you first deposit.
• Register using your exact MoMo name. The name on your sportsbook account must match your MoMo registered name character for character. Use your full legal name as it appears in MoMo.
• Deposit via MoMo or ZaloPay. Open the sportsbook cashier, select MoMo, and complete the transfer in VND. Funds arrive in seconds.
• Find your sport. Go to the football section for V.League 1 or EPL markets. For esports, check that VCS and MLBB events are listed before committing to a sportsbook.