PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719356
PUBLISHER: Prescient & Strategic Intelligence | PRODUCT CODE: 1719356
U.S. Fantasy Sports Service Market Size & Share Analysis - Trends, Drivers, Competitive Landscape, and Forecasts (2025 - 2032)
The U.S. fantasy sports service market is projected to grow from USD 11.1 billion in 2024 to USD 31.4 billion by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14.1%. This growth is driven by the increasing popularity of fantasy sports, facilitated by widespread smartphone and internet access, and the growing integration of sports betting with fantasy platforms. The market is seeing a rise in participation, particularly through platforms offering real-time data and AI-driven analytics. Additionally, partnerships between major sports leagues like the NFL, NBA, and MLB with fantasy providers are enhancing market trust and expanding their reach.
Key Insights
Team sports lead the market with a dominant share, especially NFL Fantasy Football, NBA Fantasy Basketball, and MLB Fantasy Baseball, thanks to the long seasons and high engagement.
Football remains the largest sport in terms of revenue, driven by the widespread fanbase and the success of fantasy football, particularly during the NFL season.
Pay-to-play is the largest pricing model, generating substantial revenue through entry fees and prize allocations, while hybrid models are growing fastest due to increased user engagement.
Application-based platforms are the largest and fastest-growing, with a CAGR of 14.6%, driven by the rise of mobile apps that allow users to participate in fantasy sports anytime, anywhere.
Individual gameplay is the largest segment, with platforms focusing on one-on-one contests, but team-based competitions are also gaining popularity as they offer more interaction and engagement.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Research Scope
- 1.1. Research Objectives
- 1.2. Market Definition
- 1.3. Analysis Period
- 1.4. Market Size Breakdown by Segments
- 1.4.1. Market Size Breakdown, by Sport
- 1.4.2. Market Size Breakdown, by Sports Type
- 1.4.3. Market Size Breakdown, by Pricing Model
- 1.4.4. Market Size Breakdown, by Platform
- 1.4.5. Market Size Breakdown, by Gameplay
- 1.4.6. Market Size Breakdown, by Device
- 1.4.7. Market Size Breakdown, by Demographic
- 1.5. Market Data Reporting Unit
- 1.5.1. Revenue
- 1.6. Key Stakeholders
Chapter 2. Research Methodology
- 2.1. Secondary Research
- 2.1.1. Paid
- 2.1.2. Unpaid
- 2.1.3. P&S Intelligence Database
- 2.2. Primary Research
- 2.3. Market Size Estimation
- 2.4. Data Triangulation
- 2.5. Currency Conversion Rates
- 2.6. Assumptions for the Study
- 2.7. Notes and Caveats
Chapter 3. Executive Summary
Chapter 4. Market Indicators
Chapter 5. Industry Outlook
- 5.1. Industry Background
- 5.2. Market Dynamics
- 5.2.1. Trends
- 5.2.2. Drivers
- 5.2.3. Restraints/Challenges
- 5.2.4. Emerging Economies and Key Opportunities
- 5.2.5. Impact Analysis of Drivers/Restraints
- 5.3. Impact of COVID-19
- 5.4. Sociopolitical Impact
- 5.5. Porter's Five Forces Analysis
- 5.5.1. Bargaining Power of Buyers
- 5.5.2. Bargaining Power of Suppliers
- 5.5.3. Threat of New Entrants
- 5.5.4. Intensity of Rivalry
- 5.5.5. Threat of Substitutes
Chapter 6. Competitive Landscape
- 6.1. List of Market Players and their Offerings
- 6.2. Competitive Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.3. Product Benchmarking of Key Players
- 6.4. Recent Strategic Developments by Key Players
- 6.5. Company Leadership Matrix
Chapter 7. U.S. Market
- 7.1. Overview
- 7.2. Market Revenue, by Sport (2019-2032)
- 7.3. Market Revenue, by Sports Type (2019-2032)
- 7.4. Market Revenue, by Pricing Model (2019-2032)
- 7.5. Market Revenue, by Platform (2019-2032)
- 7.6. Market Revenue, by Gameplay (2019-2032)
- 7.7. Market Revenue, by Device (2019-2032)
- 7.8. Market Revenue, by Demographic (2019-2032)
Chapter 8. Company Profiles
Chapter 9. Appendix
- 9.1. Sources and References
- 9.2. Related Reports
