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Participatory sports involve individuals actively engaging in various sporting events. Taking part in team sports not only fosters confidence but also contributes to overall health and well-being, playing a role in maintaining mental health. Engaging in youth sports can yield both immediate and lasting advantages for young individuals, their families, and the broader community.
The primary categories of participatory sports encompass golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness and recreational sports centers, bowling centers, and other forms of participatory sports. A marina, specifically designed for sailboats and yachts, serves as a dock for these watercraft. Revenue for such facilities is derived from sources such as membership fees, merchandise sales, and other related avenues. These establishments can be either part of a larger chain or operate independently.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are significantly affecting the recreation sector, especially in the supply of imported sports gear, outdoor equipment, and leisure products. Manufacturers and retailers are grappling with increased costs for goods like bicycles, camping supplies, fitness equipment, and gaming consoles-many of which rely heavily on international supply chains with few domestic alternatives. Small recreational retailers are particularly vulnerable, with some cutting back on stock or raising prices to manage shrinking profit margins. Event organizers and recreational venues are also experiencing rising costs for imported materials and equipment. In response, the industry is shifting toward suppliers in non-tariff regions, boosting local procurement efforts, and advocating for tariff exemptions on widely used recreational goods.
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The participatory sports market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $294.5 billion in 2024 to $309.23 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to sports culture, infrastructure development, sponsorship and endorsements, health and fitness trends, community engagement.
The participatory sports market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $382.34 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to virtual sports experiences, data-driven personalization, sustainable sports practices, diversity and inclusion initiatives, health tech integration. Major trends in the forecast period include fan engagement technology, technology integration, fitness technology integration, social connectivity, gamification of fitness.
The forecast of 5.4% growth over the next five years reflects a slight reduction of 0.1% from the previous projection. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. Price hikes on imported equipment for sports like soccer, baseball, and tennis due to tariffs may reduce accessibility and participation at the community level. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.
Fitness and health clubs are now offering combined instructor-led group fitness classes, incorporating various workout formats to make exercising enjoyable. These blended formats merge traditional exercises, creating a dynamic and engaging workout experience for individuals. Popular combinations include cycling and boxing, treadmill running coupled with strength training, rowing combined with bodyweight exercises, battle rope training, and high-intensity interval training (HIIT). The incorporation of these combined fitness formats allows fitness trainers to effectively engage members during their workouts, resulting in enhanced experiences and better outcomes compared to traditional exercises. Common examples of such combined fitness formats include Hashing, ZUU, Clubbercise, Gorilla Circus, and Zumba steps.
The growing interest in outdoor activities is anticipated to drive the growth of the participatory sports market in the future. Outdoor activities include any leisure, recreational, sporting, play, or cultural activity that takes place outside. Participatory sports and outdoor activities are interconnected, as engaging in outdoor activities can lead to participation in participatory sports. For example, in 2023, the Outdoor Industry Association (OIA), a U.S.-based non-profit organization, reported that in 2022, the number of outdoor recreation participants increased by 2.3%, reaching a record 168.1 million, which accounts for 55% of the U.S. population aged six and older. Consequently, the heightened interest in outdoor activities is expected to drive the participatory sports market.
Gyms and fitness clubs are adapting to the diverse needs and preferences of different age groups, ranging from 20 to 65 years. Tailoring fitness programs to address the unique requirements of each group, younger individuals benefit from intense muscle-building exercises, while older age groups are offered high-impact traditional cardio workouts and low-impact fitness classes such as yoga and tai chi. For instance, Sportyze, an Indian-based chain of Kids Gym, launched online offerings in September 2021 to reach a wider audience and cater to the diverse needs of children through a program that extends their offline services.
Market, major companies are prioritizing technological innovation, including the development of body insights technology. This broad term encompasses technologies used to gain insights into the human body, tracking metrics such as heart rate and activity levels. Prism Labs, a US-based provider of 3D body maps, introduced 3D body mapping technology in June 2023. This specialized technology enables users to monitor fitness progress using a smartphone, offering more insightful metrics than traditional scales. The Prism scanning system seamlessly integrates with the iPhone's advanced camera features for skeletal tracking, providing an improved user experience and accuracy. Additionally, it facilitates integration with fitness and wellness products such as Tempo through its mobile SDK.
Major companies operating in the participatory sports market include Town Sports International Holdings Inc., Nike Inc., Heiwa Corporation, Maruhan Corporation, Adidas AG, Decathlon S.A., PUMA SE, Under Armour Inc., Callaway Golf Company, ASICS Corporation, Konami Holdings Corporation, Acushnet Company, Life Time Fitness Inc., Mizuno Corporation, Accordia Golf Co. Ltd., TaylorMade Golf Company, Easton Diamond Sports Inc., Planet Fitness LLC, Babolat S.A., Wilson Sporting Goods Co., Rawlings Sporting Goods Company, Ardent Leisure Group Limited, HEAD NV, The Gym Group plc, Prince Sports Inc., Compagnie des Alpes S.A., Louisville Slugger, Spalding Sports Worldwide Inc., Amer Sports Corporation
North America was the largest region in the participatory sports market in 2024. Africa is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the participatory sports market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the participatory sports market report are Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Bangladesh, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Hong Kong, New Zealand, USA, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, France, Germany, UK, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Ireland, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Russia, Czech Republic, Poland, Romania, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Israel, Iran, Turkey, UAE, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa.
The participatory sports market includes revenues earned by entities by operating golf courses and country clubs, skiing facilities, marinas, fitness, and recreational sports centers, and bowling centers. Participatory sports revenues come from participants and player attendants. This market includes sales from entry fees, merchandise, and other related goods and services. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.