Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises professional or semiprofessional sports teams or clubs primarily engaged in participating in live sporting events, such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and jai alai games, before a paying audience. These establishments may or may not operate their own arena, stadium, or other facility for presenting these events.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 711211 - Sports Teams and Clubs are:
- Baseball clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Professional football clubs
- Roller hockey clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Football clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Soccer teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Semiprofessional baseball clubs
- Major league baseball clubs
- Boxing clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Jai alai teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Semiprofessional football clubs
- Hockey teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Professional sports clubs
- Sports clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Semiprofessional sports clubs
- Sports teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Soccer clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Hockey clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Professional baseball clubs
- Basketball teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Ice hockey clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Baseball teams, professional or semiprofessional
- Minor league baseball clubs
- Basketball clubs, professional or semiprofessional
- Football teams, professional or semiprofessional
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Sports Franchises in the US (71121a)
Revenue 2025
$48.9bn
Growth 2025
1.46%
Key Trends
Greater disposable income has increased discretionary spending and attendance at sporting events
Fans have been eager to experience live sports again, despite inflation
Advanced technology and increased amenities can justify raising ticket prices
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 711211 - Sports Teams and Clubs that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in promoting sporting events without participating in sporting events are classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
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Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports and Similar Events in the US
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments, such as youth league baseball teams, primarily engaged in participating in sporting events for recreational purposes without playing before a paying audience are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries; and
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NAICS Cross Reference
Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations).
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NAICS Hierarchy 711211 - Sports Teams and Clubs
NAICS Code 711211 - Sports Teams and Clubs sits in the 2-digit Sports Teams and Clubs sector. NAICS codes can be 2- to 6-digits and the further along the hierarchy, the more detailed and specific the category will be. Learn more about the structure of NAICS codes
2 Digits: 71
Sector Title: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
3 Digits 4 Digits 5 Digits 6 Digits
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7111 Performing Arts Companies
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71111 Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
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71112 Dance Companies
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71113 Musical Groups and Artists
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71119 Other Performing Arts Companies
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7112 Spectator Sports
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71121 Spectator Sports
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7113 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
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71131 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities
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71132 Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events without Facilities
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7114 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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71141 Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures
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7115 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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71151 Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers
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7121 Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
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71211 Museums
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71212 Historical Sites
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71213 Zoos and Botanical Gardens
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71219 Nature Parks and Other Similar Institutions
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7131 Amusement Parks and Arcades
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71311 Amusement and Theme Parks
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71312 Amusement Arcades
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7132 Gambling Industries
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71321 Casinos (except Casino Hotels
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71329 Other Gambling Industries
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7139 Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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71391 Golf Courses and Country Clubs
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71392 Skiing Facilities
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71393 Marinas
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71394 Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
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71395 Bowling Centers
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71399 All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries
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