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Alcatraz reopened in 2026?

7% chance
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7% chance
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This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count. The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.President Trump's April 2026 fiscal year 2027 budget request for $152 million to initiate restoration of Alcatraz as a federal prison builds on his 2025 directive to the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, and other agencies. However, the project requires Congressional appropriations, repeal of National Park Service protections, detailed feasibility studies, and resolution of major logistical and cost hurdles. California officials have expressed opposition, and experts note the site's dilapidated condition plus extended construction timelines make full operational reopening unlikely before the end of 2026. These procedural and political barriers underpin the current trader consensus reflected in the 93 percent probability for no reopening this year.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count.

The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$1,151
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
Apr 8, 2026, 6:13 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count. The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count. The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.President Trump's April 2026 fiscal year 2027 budget request for $152 million to initiate restoration of Alcatraz as a federal prison builds on his 2025 directive to the Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, and other agencies. However, the project requires Congressional appropriations, repeal of National Park Service protections, detailed feasibility studies, and resolution of major logistical and cost hurdles. California officials have expressed opposition, and experts note the site's dilapidated condition plus extended construction timelines make full operational reopening unlikely before the end of 2026. These procedural and political barriers underpin the current trader consensus reflected in the 93 percent probability for no reopening this year.

This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No".

The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count.

The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.
Volume
$1,151
Data de Término
31 dez 2026
Mercado Aberto
Apr 8, 2026, 6:13 PM ET
This market will resolve to "Yes" if at least one inmate is officially held at Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary on Alcatraz Island by December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to "No". The inmate must be detained by the U.S. federal government as part of a formal correctional or detention program. Temporary holds of less than 24 hours or symbolic events will not count. The resolution source will be a consensus of credible reporting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

"Alcatraz reopened in 2026?" is a prediction market on Polymarket where traders buy and sell "Yes" or "No" shares based on whether they believe this event will happen. The current crowd-sourced probability is 7% for "Yes." For example, if "Yes" is priced at 7¢, the market collectively assigns a 7% chance that this event will occur. These odds shift continuously as traders react to new developments and information. Shares in the correct outcome are redeemable for $1 each upon market resolution.

"Alcatraz reopened in 2026?" is a newly created market on Polymarket, launched on Apr 8, 2026. As an early market, this is your opportunity to be among the first traders to set the odds and establish the market's initial price signals. You can also bookmark this page to track volume and trading activity as the market gains traction over time.

To trade on "Alcatraz reopened in 2026?," simply choose whether you believe the answer is "Yes" or "No." Each side has a current price that reflects the market's implied probability. Enter your amount and click "Trade." If you buy "Yes" shares and the outcome resolves as "Yes," each share pays out $1. If it resolves as "No," your "Yes" shares pay $0. You can also sell your shares at any time before resolution if you want to lock in a profit or cut a loss.

The current probability for "Alcatraz reopened in 2026?" is 7% for "Yes." This means the Polymarket crowd currently believes there is a 7% chance that this event will occur. These odds update in real-time based on actual trades, providing a continuously updated signal of what the market expects to happen.

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