South Africa Sports Tourism Market Size & Outlook

The sports tourism market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 31,374.6 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 17.6% is expected of South Africa sports tourism market from 2024 to 2030.
Revenue, 2023 (US$M)
$10,099.6
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$31,374.6
CAGR, 2024 - 2030
17.6%
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South Africa

South Africa sports tourism market highlights

  • The South Africa sports tourism market generated a revenue of USD 10,099.6 million in 2023 and is expected to reach USD 31,374.6 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 17.6% from 2024 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, soccer/football was the largest revenue generating sports type in 2023.
  • Soccer/Football is the most lucrative sports type segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.

Sports tourism market data book summary

Market revenue in 2023USD 10,099.6 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 31,374.6 million
Growth rate17.6% (CAGR from 2023 to 2030)
Largest segmentSoccer/football
Fastest growing segmentSoccer/Football
Historical data2018 - 2022
Base year2023
Forecast period2024 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationSoccer/Football, Cricket, Basketball, Tennis, Hockey
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 in 2023.
  • Country-wise, U.S. is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, South Africa sports tourism market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • South Africa is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 31,374.6 million by 2030.

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South Africa sports tourism market outlook

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Soccer/football was the largest segment with a revenue share of 39.89% in 2023. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa sports tourism market based on soccer/football, cricket, basketball, tennis, hockey covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


  • South Africa Sports Tourism Sports Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Soccer/Football
    • Cricket
    • Basketball
    • Tennis
    • Hockey
    • Others
  • South Africa Sports Tourism Type Outlook (Revenue, USD Million, 2018-2030)
    • Active
    • Passive
    • Nostalgia

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South Africa sports tourism market size, by sports type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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South Africa sports tourism market size, by sports type, 2018-2030 (US$M)

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