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NAICS 71121 Quarterly Industry Report

Spectator Sports

Comprehensive industry research for valuation professionals, business owners, buyers, and lenders

NAICS Code: 71121Sector: Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71)Updated: Q1 2026

Industry Snapshot

Key metrics for the spectator sports industry.

Establishments
8,709
2024 annual average[1]
5-Year Growth
+8.3%
Establishment count, 2017–2022[2]
Industry Revenue
$56M
2022 Economic Census[2]
Share of Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
2.6%
By establishment count, 2022 Census[2]
NAICS Sector
71
Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation

Industry Definition & Overview

NAICS Classification Hierarchy

NAICS classification hierarchy for 71121
LevelDescriptionCode
SectorArts, Entertainment, and Recreation71
SubsectorPerforming Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries711
Industry GroupSpectator Sports7112
NAICS IndustrySpectator Sports71121

Sources & References

Government datasets and editorial sources used in this report.

  1. [1]U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages bls.gov
  2. [2]U.S. Census Bureau, Economic Census census.gov

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