Middle East & Africa Sports Tourism Market Size & Outlook
The sports tourism market in Middle East & Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 167.8 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 17.9% is expected of Middle East & Africa sports tourism market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$38.7
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$167.8
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
17.9%
Report Coverage
Middle East & Africa
Global Market
Related Markets
MEA sports tourism market outlook highlights
- The MEA sports tourism market outlook generated a revenue of USD 38.7 million in 2024.
- The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.9% from 2025 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, soccer/football was the largest revenue generating sports type in 2024.
- Soccer/Football is the most lucrative sports type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
- Country-wise, South Africa is expected to register the highest CAGR from 2025 to 2033.
MEA data book summary
| Market revenue in 2024 | USD 38.7 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 167.8 million |
| Growth rate | 17.9% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Soccer/Football |
| Fastest growing segment | Soccer/Football |
| Historical data covered | 2021 - 2023 |
| Base year for estimation | 2024 |
| Forecast period covered | 2025 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Soccer/Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Others |
| Key market players worldwide | Dream Sports, Gullivers Sports Travel, Inspiresport, Australian Sports Tours, La Vacanza Travel, Xl Sports Tours |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, MEA region accounted for 5.5% of the global sports tourism market outlook in 2024. Globally, Europe is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Asia Pacific is the fastest growing regional market and is projected to reach USD 736.4 million by 2033.
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Publish Date: Oct 12, 2026
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Sports Tourism Market segmentation & scope
Sports Tourism Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dream Sports | View profile | 501-1000 | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asia | dreamsports.group |
| Inspiresport | View profile | 11-50 | Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europe | www.inspiresport.com/ |
| Gullivers Sports Travel | View profile | 11-50 | Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Europe | gulliverstravel.co.uk/ |
| Australian Sports Tours | View profile | 11-50 | Botany, New South Wales, Australia, Oceania | www.astsports.com.au |
| La Vacanza Travel | View profile | 11-50 | New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asia | www.lavacanza.in |
| XL Sports Tours | View profile | 101-250 | Orlando, Florida, United States, North America | www.xltravel.com/ |
Middle East & Africa Sports Tourism Market Outlook
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Soccer/Football was the largest segment with a revenue share of 44.19% in 2024.
Horizon Databook has segmented the Middle East & Africa sports tourism market based on soccer/football, cricket, basketball, tennis, hockey, others covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
- Middle East & Africa Sports Tourism Market Sports Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Soccer/Football
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Others
- Middle East & Africa Sports Tourism Market Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
- Active
- Passive
- Nostalgia
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Middle East Africa Sports Tourism Market, 2021-2033 (US$M)
Middle east & africa sports tourism market statistics, by sports type 2021 - 2033 (US$M)
