Spectator Sports Industry - Market Size, Trends, and Growth - 2025-2030

Market Size and Industry Forecast

This research report analyzes the market size and trends in the Spectator Sports industry. It shows overall market size from 2020 to the present, and predicts industry growth through 2030. Revenues data include both public and private companies.

HistoricalForecasted
20202021202220232024202520262027202820292030
Market Size (Total Revenue)

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% Growth Rate
Number of Companies
Total Employees
Average Revenue per Company
Average Employees per Company
Source: U.S. government financial data

Industry Revenue ($ Billions)

Industry Market Size
  • 2018
  • 2019
  • 2020
  • 2021
  • 2022
  • 2023
  • 2024


Advanced econometric models forecast five years of industry growth based on short- and long-term trend analysis. Market size includes revenue generated from all products and services sold within the industry.

Geographic Breakdown by U.S. State

Market size by state reveals local opportunity through the number of companies located in the region. Each state's growth rate is affected by regional economic conditions. Data by state can be used to pinpoint profitable and nonprofitable locations for Spectator Sports companies in the United States.

Spectator Sports Revenue by State

Market Size by State

Distribution by Company Size

Company SizeAll IndustriesSpectator Sports
Small Business (< 5 Employees)

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Small Business (5 - 20)
Midsized Business (20 - 100)
Large Business (100 - 500)
Enterprise (> 500)

Spectator Sports Industry Income Statement (Average Financial Metrics)

Financial statement analysis determines averages for the following industry forces:
The report includes a traditional income statement from an "average" company (both public and private companies included).

Industry AveragePercent of Sales
Total Revenue

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Operating Revenue
Cost of Goods Sold (COGS)
Gross Profit
Operating Expenses
Operating Income
Non-Operating Income
Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT)
Interest Expense
Earnings Before Taxes
Income Tax
Net Profit


Average Income Statement

Average Income Statement

Cost of Goods Sold

Salaries, Wages, and Benefits

Rent

Advertising

Depreciation and Amortization

Officer Compensation

Net Income


Financial Ratio Analysis

Financial ratios allow a company's performance to be compared against that of its peers.

Financial RatioIndustry Average
Profitability Ratios

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Profit Margin
ROE
ROA
Liquidity Ratios
Current Ratio
Quick Ratio
Activity Ratios
Average Collection Period
Asset Turnover Ratio
Receivables Turnover Ratio
Inventory Conversion Ratio

Spectator Sports Industry Product Mix

Product DescriptionDescriptionRevenue
($ Millions)
Industry total

Admissions to live sporting events
Sporting event broadcast & other media rights
Broadcast rights for sporting events
Advertising services
All other operating receipts
Sponsorship rights
Pari-mutuel sports gambling
Pari-mutuel sports gambling - on the event premises
Gambling machines

Spectator Sports Industry Compensation and Salary Surveys

TitlePercent of WorkforceBottom QuartileAverage (Median) SalaryUpper Quartile
Management Occupations5%

Chief Executives0%
General and Operations Managers2%
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media Occupations17%
Entertainers and Performers, Sports and Related Workers13%
Athletes, Coaches, Umpires, and Related Workers11%
Coaches and Scouts5%
Protective Service Occupations7%
Other Protective Service Workers6%
Security Guards and Gaming Surveillance Officers6%
Security Guards6%
Food Preparation and Serving Related Occupations7%
Personal Care and Service Occupations25%
Animal Care and Service Workers7%
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers6%
Nonfarm Animal Caretakers6%
Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers16%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers5%
Ushers, Lobby Attendants, and Ticket Takers5%
Miscellaneous Entertainment Attendants and Related Workers6%
Sales and Related Occupations10%
Retail Sales Workers6%
Office and Administrative Support Occupations10%
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair Occupations5%

Government Contracts

The federal government spent an annual total of $2,260,710 on the spectator sports industry. It has awarded 162 contracts to 41 companies, with an average value of $55,139 per company.

Top Companies in Spectator Sports and Adjacent Industries

CompanyAddressRevenue
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PublisherPell Research
GeographyUnited States
Publication DateMarch 2025
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