Industry Description
This U.S. industry comprises (1) independent athletes, such as professional or semiprofessional golfers, boxers, and race car drivers, primarily engaged in participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; (2) owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or other spectator events; and (3) establishments, such as sports trainers, primarily engaged in providing specialized services required to support participants in sports events or competitions.
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Business Examples
Common types of business activities within NAICS 711219 - Other Spectator Sports are:
- Boxers, independent professional
- Training race dogs
- Stock car racing teams
- Kennels, dog racing
- Sports professionals, independent (i.e., participating in sports events)
- Racehorse owners (i.e., racing horses)
- Figure skaters, independent
- Horse racing stables
- Race car owners (i.e., racing cars)
- Dog owners, race (i.e., racing dogs)
- Racehorse trainers
- Athletes, amateur, independent
- Wrestlers, independent professional
- Dog racing kennels
- Drivers, harness or race car
- Sports trainers, independent
- Snowmobile racing teams
- Jockeys, horse racing
- Referees and umpires
- Stables, horse racing
- Racing stables, horse
- Professional athletes, independent (i.e., participating in sports events)
- Tennis professionals, independent (i.e., participating in sports events)
- Race car drivers
- Golfers, independent professional (i.e., participating in sports events)
- Automobile racing teams
- Training racehorses
- Race dog owners (i.e., racing dogs)
- Motorcycle racing teams
- Harness drivers
- Athletes, independent (i.e., participating in live sports events)
- Skiers, independent (i.e., participating in sports events)
- Racehorse training
- Racing teams (e.g., automobile, motorcycle, snowmobile)
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Racing & Individual Sports in the US (71121b)
Revenue 2025
$16.1bn
Growth 2025
0.77%
Key Trends
Amid an increase in media exposure, the industry has continually grown in popularity
Economic decline during the COVID-19 pandemic harmed industry growth
Strong racetrack demand will accelerate industry recovery
Products and Services
Similar Industries
For some business types, there may be a similar industry to 711219 - Other Spectator Sports that is a better classification match. Establishments primarily engaged in:
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in raising horses, mules, donkeys, and other equines are classified in Industry 112920, Horses and Other Equine Production.
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NAICS Cross Reference
Independent athletes engaged in providing sports instruction without participating in sporting events before a paying audience are classified in Industry 611620, Sports and Recreation Instruction;
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Establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks are classified in U.S. Industry 711212, Racetracks;
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NAICS Cross Reference
Establishments primarily engaged in representing or managing the careers of sports figures are classified in Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures;
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Independent athletes exclusively engaged in endorsing products or making speeches are classified in Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers; and
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NAICS Hierarchy 711219 - Other Spectator Sports
NAICS Code 711219 - Other Spectator Sports sits in the 2-digit Other Spectator Sports 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
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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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