diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index fb588ac3..bd4733b1 100644
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -14,6 +14,7 @@ Built with Next.js 15, React 19, TypeScript, and the Stellar Wallets Kit, Predic
 - **Instant Payouts**: Smart contracts automatically distribute winnings immediately after event resolution. No waiting periods.
 - **Multi-Wallet Support**: Connect with your preferred Stellar wallet (Freighter, LOBSTR, XBull, Albedo, Rabet).
 - **Real-Time Markets**: Access live prediction markets with real-time updates on odds, stakes, and participant activity.
+- **Side-by-Side Market Comparison**: Compare up to two selected prediction markets in a responsive modal with accessible keyboard and focus support.
 - **Advanced Analytics**: Track your prediction performance with detailed analytics and insights.
 - **Create Your Markets**: Anyone can create prediction markets on virtually any verifiable future event.
 - **Verified Oracles**: Multiple oracle sources ensure accurate and tamper-proof event outcomes.
diff --git a/app/components/CompareMarketsModal.tsx b/app/components/CompareMarketsModal.tsx
new file mode 100644
index 00000000..cc5d77c4
--- /dev/null
+++ b/app/components/CompareMarketsModal.tsx
@@ -0,0 +1,184 @@
+"use client"
+
+import * as React from "react"
+import { X, Users, Calendar, TrendingUp, Tag, Hash } from "lucide-react"
+import { cn } from "@/lib/utils"
+import {
+  Dialog,
+  DialogContent,
+  DialogHeader,
+  DialogTitle,
+  DialogDescription,
+} from "@/components/ui/dialog"
+import { Badge } from "@/components/ui/badge"
+import { Button } from "@/components/ui/button"
+import { ScrollArea } from "@/components/ui/scroll-area"
+import { useCompareStore } from "@/lib/compare-store"
+import { useEventsStore } from "@/lib/events-store"
+import type { Event } from "@/types/events"
+
+const categoryClass: Record<Event["category"], string> = {
+  Football: "bg-[#EBE7F6] text-[#4400FF] border-0",
+  Politics: "bg-[#E7F6EC] text-[#036B26] border-0",
+  Crypto: "bg-[#FBF703] text-[#865503] border-0",
+  Stocks: "bg-[#03E6FB3B] text-[#035C86] border-0",
+}
+
+const statusClass: Record<Event["status"], string> = {
+  ongoing: "bg-emerald-100 text-emerald-700",
+  upcoming: "bg-blue-100 text-blue-700",
+  past: "bg-gray-100 text-gray-600",
+}
+
+function MarketColumn({ event }: { event: Event }) {
+  return (
+    <article
+      aria-label={`Market details: ${event.title}`}
+      className="flex flex-col gap-4 p-4 sm:p-6"
+    >
+      <h3 className="text-base font-semibold leading-snug text-foreground">{event.title}</h3>
+
+      <div className="flex flex-wrap gap-2">
+        <Badge className={cn("text-xs font-medium", categoryClass[event.category])}>
+          {event.category}
+        </Badge>
+        <Badge className={cn("text-xs font-medium capitalize", statusClass[event.status])}>
+          {event.status}
+        </Badge>
+      </div>
+
+      <dl className="grid grid-cols-1 gap-3 text-sm">
+        <Row icon={<TrendingUp className="h-4 w-4" />} label="Odds" value={`${event.odds}x`} />
+        <Row
+          icon={<Users className="h-4 w-4" />}
+          label="Participants"
+          value={event.participants.toLocaleString()}
+        />
+        <Row
+          icon={<Calendar className="h-4 w-4" />}
+          label="Start date"
+          value={formatDate(event.startDate)}
+        />
+        <Row icon={<Calendar className="h-4 w-4" />} label="End date" value={formatDate(event.endDate)} />
+        {event.timeRemaining && (
+          <Row icon={<Tag className="h-4 w-4" />} label="Time remaining" value={event.timeRemaining} />
+        )}
+        <Row
+          icon={<Hash className="h-4 w-4" />}
+          label="Tx hash"
+          value={
+            <span className="font-mono text-xs truncate" title={event.txHash}>
+              {event.txHash}
+            </span>
+          }
+        />
+      </dl>
+    </article>
+  )
+}
+
+function Row({ icon, label, value }: { icon: React.ReactNode; label: string; value: React.ReactNode }) {
+  return (
+    <div className="flex items-start gap-2">
+      <dt className="flex min-w-[120px] shrink-0 items-center gap-1.5 text-muted-foreground">
+        {icon}
+        <span>{label}</span>
+      </dt>
+      <dd className="font-medium text-foreground">{value}</dd>
+    </div>
+  )
+}
+
+function formatDate(iso: string) {
+  try {
+    return new Date(iso).toLocaleDateString(undefined, {
+      year: "numeric",
+      month: "short",
+      day: "numeric",
+    })
+  } catch {
+    return iso
+  }
+}
+
+export function CompareMarketsModal() {
+  const { selectedIds, overlayOpen, closeOverlay, clear } = useCompareStore()
+  const { events } = useEventsStore()
+
+  const selected = selectedIds
+    .map((id) => events.find((event) => event.id === id))
+    .filter((event): event is Event => Boolean(event))
+
+  React.useEffect(() => {
+    if (!overlayOpen) return
+
+    const handler = (event: KeyboardEvent) => {
+      if (event.key === "Backspace" && (event.metaKey || event.ctrlKey)) {
+        event.preventDefault()
+        clear()
+      }
+    }
+
+    window.addEventListener("keydown", handler)
+    return () => window.removeEventListener("keydown", handler)
+  }, [overlayOpen, clear])
+
+  return (
+    <Dialog open={overlayOpen} onOpenChange={(open) => !open && closeOverlay()}>
+      <DialogContent
+        className={cn(
+          "flex max-h-[90vh] w-full max-w-4xl flex-col gap-0 overflow-hidden p-0",
+          "sm:rounded-xl"
+        )}
+        aria-describedby="compare-markets-description"
+      >
+        <DialogHeader className="flex shrink-0 flex-row items-start justify-between border-b px-6 py-4">
+          <div className="min-w-0">
+            <DialogTitle className="text-lg font-semibold text-foreground">
+              Compare Markets
+            </DialogTitle>
+            <DialogDescription id="compare-markets-description" className="mt-0.5 text-xs text-muted-foreground">
+              Side-by-side comparison of selected prediction markets. Press{" "}
+              <kbd className="inline-flex h-5 items-center rounded border px-1 text-[10px] font-mono">
+                Esc
+              </kbd>{" "}
+              to close or{" "}
+              <kbd className="inline-flex h-5 items-center rounded border px-1 text-[10px] font-mono">
+                ⌘⌫
+              </kbd>{" "}
+              to clear.
+            </DialogDescription>
+          </div>
+          <Button
+            variant="ghost"
+            size="icon"
+            onClick={clear}
+            aria-label="Clear comparison and close"
+            className="shrink-0"
+          >
+            <X className="h-4 w-4" />
+          </Button>
+        </DialogHeader>
+
+        <ScrollArea className="flex-1 overflow-auto">
+          {selected.length === 0 ? (
+            <p className="p-8 text-center text-sm text-muted-foreground">
+              No markets selected for comparison.
+            </p>
+          ) : (
+            <div
+              className={cn(
+                "grid divide-y md:divide-y-0 md:divide-x",
+                selected.length === 2 ? "md:grid-cols-2" : "grid-cols-1"
+              )}
+            >
+              {selected.map((event) => (
+                <MarketColumn key={event.id} event={event} />
+              ))}
+            </div>
+          )}
+        </ScrollArea>
+      </DialogContent>
+    </Dialog>
+  )
+}
diff --git a/components/events/events-section.tsx b/components/events/events-section.tsx
index d028f37a..73a4f842 100644
--- a/components/events/events-section.tsx
+++ b/components/events/events-section.tsx
@@ -16,7 +16,7 @@ import { EventsTable } from "./events-table"
 import { EventsPagination } from "./pagination"
 import { useEventsStore, getEventCounts } from "@/lib/events-store"
 /* Compare feature */
-import { CompareOverlay } from "@/components/market/CompareOverlay"
+import { CompareMarketsModal } from "@/app/components/CompareMarketsModal"
 import { CompareSelectionChip } from "@/components/market/CompareSelectionChip"
 
 interface EventsSectionProps {
@@ -42,7 +42,7 @@ export function EventsSection({ className }: EventsSectionProps) {
   return (
     <div className={cn("w-full max-w-7xl mx-auto p-4 space-y-6", className)}>
       {/* Compare overlay dialog (portal-rendered) */}
-      <CompareOverlay />
+      <CompareMarketsModal />
       {/* Floating selection chip */}
       <CompareSelectionChip />
       {/* MODIFIED: Added Create Event button alongside the title */}
diff --git a/components/market/__tests__/compare-overlay.test.tsx b/components/market/__tests__/compare-overlay.test.tsx
index 3e776352..18bc34a3 100644
--- a/components/market/__tests__/compare-overlay.test.tsx
+++ b/components/market/__tests__/compare-overlay.test.tsx
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
  */
 import React from "react"
 import { render, screen, fireEvent, act } from "@testing-library/react"
+import { CompareMarketsModal } from "@/app/components/CompareMarketsModal"
 import { CompareOverlay } from "@/components/market/CompareOverlay"
 import { CompareSelectionChip } from "@/components/market/CompareSelectionChip"
 import { useCompareStore } from "@/lib/compare-store"
@@ -94,6 +95,20 @@ describe("CompareSelectionChip", () => {
   })
 })
 
+// ── CompareMarketsModal ─────────────────────────────────────────────────────
+describe("CompareMarketsModal", () => {
+  it("renders the compare modal header and content for two selected markets", () => {
+    act(() => useCompareStore.setState({ selectedIds: ["1", "2"], overlayOpen: true }))
+    render(<CompareMarketsModal />)
+
+    expect(screen.getByRole("dialog")).toBeInTheDocument()
+    expect(screen.getByText("Compare Markets")).toBeInTheDocument()
+    expect(screen.getByText(/Side-by-side comparison/i)).toBeInTheDocument()
+    expect(screen.getByText("Arsenal vs Liverpool")).toBeInTheDocument()
+    expect(screen.getByText("Bitcoin Price")).toBeInTheDocument()
+  })
+})
+
 // ── CompareOverlay ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────
 describe("CompareOverlay", () => {
   it("is not visible when overlayOpen=false", () => {