Number of Other Spectator Sports Businesses in the US (2000–2023)
As of 2023
3,933
other spectator sports businesses in the United States
Number of Firms Over Time
Total Employment Over Time
Key Insights
- •The other spectator sports industry has grown 20.5% since 2000 (from 3,264 to 3,933 firms).
- •The peak year was 2023 with 3,933 firms.
- •Recent trend (last 5 years): the industry is growing (+21.3%).
- •Employment: 142,235 workers in 2023 (44.9% change since 2000).
- •Estimated 5-year survival rate: 53%.
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Firms | Establishments | Employment | Entry Rate | Exit Rate | Net Growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3,933 | 4,155 | 142,235 | 14.9% | 11.8% | +12.5% |
| 2022 | 3,819 | 4,033 | 126,895 | 17.6% | 11.7% | +22.9% |
| 2021 | 3,541 | 3,751 | 100,971 | 16.1% | 12.9% | -31.1% |
| 2020 | 3,352 | 3,554 | 137,073 | 14.3% | 11.7% | +0.1% |
| 2019 | 3,243 | 3,433 | 137,168 | 15.3% | 11.8% | +3.7% |
| 2018 | 3,133 | 3,318 | 132,105 | 13.7% | 11.0% | +3.8% |
| 2017 | 2,978 | 3,160 | 127,555 | 10.8% | 13.0% | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 3,219 | 3,400 | 135,226 | 12.1% | 11.7% | +5.6% |
| 2015 | 3,201 | 3,374 | 127,894 | 11.8% | 11.7% | +2.2% |
| 2014 | 3,196 | 3,366 | 126,474 | 12.5% | 12.9% | +2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Business Dynamics Statistics (BDS). Entry/exit rates refer to establishment openings and closings.