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South Africa Sports Tourism Market Size & Outlook, 2025-2033

The sports tourism market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 37.9 million by 2033. A compound annual growth rate of 15.6% is expected of South Africa sports tourism market from 2025 to 2033.
Revenue, 2024 (US$M)
$10.4
Forecast, 2033 (US$M)
$37.9
CAGR, 2025 - 2033
15.6%
Report Coverage
South Africa

South Africa sports tourism market outlook highlights

The South Africa sports tourism market outlook generated a revenue of USD 10.4 million in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 37.9 million by 2033.
  • The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 15.6% 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.

  • Sports Tourism Market Outlook data book summary

    Market revenue in 2024USD 10.4 million
    Market revenue in 2033USD 37.9 million
    Growth rate15.6% (CAGR from 2025 to 2033)
    Largest segmentSoccer/Football
    Fastest growing segmentSoccer/Football
    Historical data2021 - 2023
    Base year2024
    Forecast period2025 - 2033
    Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
    Market segmentationSoccer/Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey, Others
    Key market players worldwideDream Sports, Gullivers Sports Travel, Inspiresport, Australian Sports Tours, La Vacanza Travel, Xl Sports Tours

    Other key industry trends

      In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 1.5% of the global sports tourism market outlook in 2024.
    • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
    • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa sports tourism market outlook is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
    • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 37.9 million by 2033.

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    Publish Date: Oct 12, 2026

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    Sports Tourism Market Companies

    NameProfile# EmployeesHQWebsite
    Dream SportsView profile 501-1000Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, Asiadreamsports.group
    InspiresportView profile 11-50Cardiff, Cardiff, United Kingdom, Europewww.inspiresport.com/
    Gullivers Sports TravelView profile 11-50Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, Europegulliverstravel.co.uk/
    Australian Sports ToursView profile 11-50Botany, New South Wales, Australia, Oceaniawww.astsports.com.au
    La Vacanza TravelView profile 11-50New Delhi, Delhi, India, Asiawww.lavacanza.in
    XL Sports ToursView profile 101-250Orlando, Florida, United States, North Americawww.xltravel.com/

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    Soccer/Football was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.44% in 2024.

    Horizon Databook has segmented the South 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.


    • South Africa Sports Tourism Market Sports Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
      • Soccer/Football
      • Cricket
      • Basketball
      • Tennis
      • Hockey
      • Others
    • South Africa Sports Tourism Market Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million , 2021-2033)
      • Active
      • Passive
      • Nostalgia

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