The sports equipment market in the UK is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 39,331.0 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 8% is expected of the UK sports equipment market from 2026 to 2033.
The UK sports equipment market generated a revenue of USD 21,514.9 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 39,331.0 million by 2033.
The UK market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8% from 2026 to 2033.
In terms of segment, ball games was the largest revenue generating product in 2025.
Fitness/Strength equipment is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Sports equipment market data book summary
Market revenue in 2025
USD 21,514.9 million
Market revenue in 2033
USD 39,331.0 million
Growth rate
8% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033)
Largest segment
Ball games
Fastest growing segment
Fitness/Strength equipment
Historical data
2021 - 2024
Base year
2025
Forecast period
2026 - 2033
Quantitative units
Revenue in USD million
Market segmentation
Ball over net games, Ball games, Fitness/Strength equipment, Athletic training equipment
Key market players worldwide
Adidas AG, Amer Sports Inc, Topgolf Callaway Brands Corp, Sumitomo Rubber Industries Ltd, Nike Inc Class B, Puma SE, Mizuno Corp, Frasers Group PLC, Under Armour Inc Class A, Yonex Co Ltd
Other key industry trends
In terms of revenue, UK accounted for 5.2% of the global sports equipment market in 2025.
Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
In Europe, Germany sports equipment market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
UK is the fastest growing regional market in Europe and is projected to reach USD 39,331.0 million by 2033.
An increasing number of people participating in sports and wellness activities to maintain fitness and health is expected to drive the consumption of sports equipment and apparel over the forecast period. The U.K. is home to a large number of sports enthusiasts In addition, large-scale events like the Commonwealth Games have left a positive impact on the local community.
In August 2022, Sport England partnered with Birmingham 2022 organizers and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for a giveaway of more than 16,000 sports items that will help support local sports and community groups in the West Midlands and encourage people to be active even after the Games are over.
The items included in the giveaway were basketballs, T20 cricket equipment, boxing gloves, martial arts mats, and others. Such partnerships between government departments, event organizers, and local organizations benefit the sports community and will raise the demand for sports equipment in the country.
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Ball Games was the largest segment with a revenue share of 36.23% in 2025.
Horizon Databook has segmented the U.K. sports equipment market based on ball over net games, ball games, fitness/strength equipment, athletic training equipment covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
An increasing number of people participating in sports and wellness activities to maintain fitness and health is expected to drive the consumption of sports equipment and apparel over the forecast period. The U.K. is home to a large number of sports enthusiasts In addition, large-scale events like the Commonwealth Games have left a positive impact on the local community.
In August 2022, Sport England partnered with Birmingham 2022 organizers and the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) for a giveaway of more than 16,000 sports items that will help support local sports and community groups in the West Midlands and encourage people to be active even after the Games are over.
The items included in the giveaway were basketballs, T20 cricket equipment, boxing gloves, martial arts mats, and others. Such partnerships between government departments, event organizers, and local organizations benefit the sports community and will raise the demand for sports equipment in the country.
U.K. Sports Equipment Market Product Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Ball Over Net Games
Ball Games
Fitness/Strength Equipment
Athletic Training Equipment
Others
U.K. Sports Equipment Market Distribution Channel Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
Online Retail
Specialty & Sports Shops
Department & Discount Stores
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