U.S. Sports Trading Cards Market Size & Outlook, 2026-2033
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U.S. sports trading cards market highlights
- The U.S. sports trading cards market generated a revenue of USD 4,515.6 million in 2025 and is expected to reach USD 8,025.1 million by 2033.
- The U.S. market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 7.5% from 2026 to 2033.
- In terms of segment, physical cards was the largest revenue generating type in 2025.
- Autograph card is the most lucrative type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.
Sports trading cards market data book summary
| Market revenue in 2025 | USD 4,515.6 million |
| Market revenue in 2033 | USD 8,025.1 million |
| Growth rate | 7.5% (CAGR from 2026 to 2033) |
| Largest segment | Physical cards |
| Fastest growing segment | Autograph card |
| Historical data | 2021 - 2024 |
| Base year | 2025 |
| Forecast period | 2026 - 2033 |
| Quantitative units | Revenue in USD million |
| Market segmentation | Physical Cards, Autograph card |
Other key industry trends
- In terms of revenue, U.S. accounted for 33.4% of the global sports trading cards market in 2025.
- Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- In North America, U.S. sports trading cards market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2033.
- Mexico is the fastest growing regional market in North America and is projected to reach USD 1,184.9 million by 2033.
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Sports Trading Cards Market Scope
Sports Trading Cards Market Companies
| Name | Profile | # Employees | HQ | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Card | View profile | 11-50 | London, England, United Kingdom, Europe | https://www.wildcard.co.uk |
| Cartamundi | View profile | 1001-5000 | Turnhout, Antwerpen, Belgium, Europe | http://cartamundi.com |
| TRISTAR Productions | View profile | 51-100 | Houston, Texas, United States, North America | http://tristarproductions.com/ |
| Leaf Trading Cards | View profile | 1-10 | Carrollton, Texas, United States, North America | https://leaftradingcards.com/ |
| Futera | View profile | 11-50 | Singapore, Central Region, Singapore, Asia | https://www.futera.com |
| The Topps Company | View profile | 251-500 | Hartville, Missouri, United States, North America | http://www.topps.com |
| Panini | View profile | 501-1000 | Torino, Piemonte, Italy, Europe | http://www.panini.com |
| Upper Deck | View profile | 101-250 | Carlsbad, California, United States, North America | http://www.upperdeck.com |
| Fanatics | View profile | 10001+ | Jacksonville, Florida, United States, North America | http://www.fanaticsinc.com |
U.S. sports trading cards market outlook
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Physical cards was the largest segment with a revenue share of 62.23% in 2025. Horizon Databook has segmented the U.S. sports trading cards market based on physical cards, autograph card covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2021 to 2033.
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