Global Football Market Report and Forecast 2024-2032

Global Football Market Size

The global football market size reached approximately USD 3.44 billion in 2023. The market is further projected to grow at a CAGR of 3.8% between 2024 and 2032, reaching a value of USD 4.81 billion  by 2032.

Key Trends in the Market

Football is a ball pumped up with air that is used to play soccer or football, involving two teams of eleven players each. The name football intends to convey that the action of the game is carried out by the foot kicking the ball. Due to the simplicity of the essential equipment and principal rules, the sport can be played anywhere.

• Increasing focus of football clubs and organisations on enhancing fan engagement using various strategies such as interactive digital content, fan loyalty programs, and stadium innovations worldwide is aiding the football market growth.

• Rising health concerns and growing awareness about the various benefits associated with staying active is boosting the adoption of football among various individuals across the globe as the sport does not require expensive equipment and improves blood pressure and heart health. Playing football also helps in increasing bone strength and muscle mass, building stamina, and reducing body fat, among others.

• Adoption of aggressive social media marketing and promotion strategies by various teams and clubs to garner the attention of the youth is supporting the market expansion. Additionally, the increased streaming of football events on television coupled with easy availability of high-quality footballs is further providing lucrative growth opportunities to the market.

Global Football Market Analysis

Based on type, the market is divided into training ball and match ball, among others. By manufacturing process, the market is classified into hand stitched, machine stitched, and thermally bonded, among others. By distribution channel, the market is bifurcated into online and offline. Based on region, the football market segmentation includes North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.

The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis. The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the market, covering their competitive landscape and latest developments like mergers, acquisitions, investments, and expansion plans.

• Adidas AG

• Baden Sports Inc.

• Decathlon SA

• Franklin Sports Inc.

• Mitre Sports International Ltd.

• Nike Inc.

• Puma SE

• Iconix Brand UK Ltd. (Umbro)

• Wilson Sporting Goods Co.

• Select Sports A/S

• Others

Market Share by Type

Match balls are anticipated to account for a significant football market share owing to the rising number of official tournaments. These balls are designed specifically for football matches at various levels including amateur tournaments, professional leagues, and international tournaments. The balls are crafted to provide consistent fight, bounce, and performance without causing an hinderance during the match. Moreover, the demand for match balls has also risen among football enthusiasts seeking the same balls used by their favourite football players.

Market Share by Region

Europe holds a significant share of the market owing to the rising presence of football clubs in the region and increased participation from individuals of all age groups due to the inexpensive nature of the sport. Clubs including Real Madrid, Manchester United, Bayern Munich, Barcelona, and Liverpool, among others are associated with the region and have driven the popularity of football in Europe. Additionally, the sport does not require any advanced equipment for participation. The rising popularity of football among female players is also boosting the football market demand in Europe.

Global Football Market of Competitive Landscape

Adidas AG was founded in 1949 and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The athletic apparel and footwear company designs, manufactures, and markets athletic and sports related lifestyle products including footballs to domestic as well as international customers.

Baden Sports Inc. is a sporting goods company that was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Washington, United States. The company is known for providing the consumers with high quality basketballs, soccer, softballs, volleyballs, baseballs, and footballs, among others.

Decathlon SA was established in 1976 and has its headquarters located in Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France. The sporting goods company markets authentic and high-quality sports products and accessories including sportswear, sport shoes, basketball, and football, among others.

Other football market key players include Franklin Sports Inc., Mitre Sports International Ltd., Nike Inc., Puma SE, Iconix Brand UK Ltd. (Umbro), Wilson Sporting Goods Co., and Select Sports A/S, among others.

Key Highlights of the Report