Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Sports Type, Platform, Demographics, and Region, 2025-2033

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Sports Type, Platform, Demographics, and Region, 2025-2033

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Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market size reached USD 260.55 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 634.01 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.30% during 2025-2033. The market in the country is expanding, driven by the growing penetration of smartphones, which aids in enhancing digital engagement. This, along with increasing investments in hosting international sports tournaments and promoting physical activity, is contributing to the expansion of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market share.

Report Attribute
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 260.55 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 634.01 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 9.30%


Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Trends:

Increasing interest in sports

Rising interest in sports is fueling the market growth. As more people are following local and international sports events, especially football and cricket, they are looking for interactive ways to connect with the games. Fantasy sports platforms offer fans a chance to test their knowledge, make strategic decisions, and feel more involved in outcomes. With increased access to sports coverage, including live broadcasts, analysis, and player statistics, users feel more informed and confident in participating in fantasy leagues. This growing sports culture, supported by national investments in hosting international tournaments and promoting physical activity, helps draw more attention to fantasy sports. Younger audiences, in particular, enjoy the competitive and community aspects of building teams and joining leagues with friends or online players. This rising engagement is encouraging frequent use of fantasy platforms. As the excitement around sports events continues to build across the country, the market in Saudi Arabia is expanding, offering fans a fun, strategic, and immersive way to enjoy their favorite games. As per industry reports, the Saudi sports events industry was set to reach a value of USD 3.3 Billion by 2024, with revenues increasing at an annual rate of 8%. The market is anticipated to attain USD4.8 Billion by 2030.

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Size

Rising smartphone penetration

Increasing smartphone penetration is also favoring the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market growth. According to industry reports, smartphone penetration in Saudi Arabia reached 85% in 2024. As more people own smartphones with reliable internet connectivity, they can easily download fantasy sports apps and participate in games anytime and anywhere. The younger tech-savvy population, which forms a large part of the user base, is especially active on mobile platforms and enjoys engaging with sports in interactive ways. Smartphones enable real-time notifications, player stats, match updates, and smooth user interfaces, which enhance the overall fantasy gaming experience. High-speed internet and affordable data plans are further supporting frequent usage of such apps. With smartphones, users can manage their teams, join leagues, and track performance with a few clicks. The convenience of mobile access is helping fantasy sports become a part of users' daily routines, encouraging higher participation and retention. The availability of secure and simple digital payment options through smartphones is also making it easy for users to enter paid contests and make in-app purchases. Developers continue to optimize fantasy sports platforms for mobile users, improving features like chat options, social sharing, and personalized recommendations. As smartphone penetration is growing across urban and semi-urban areas, the market in Saudi Arabia is experiencing steady expansion and high user engagement.

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on sports type, platform, and demographics.

Sports Type Insights:

  • Football
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Hockey
  • Cricket
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the sports type. This includes football, baseball, basketball, hockey, cricket, and others.

Platform Insights:

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market By Platform

  • Website
  • Mobile Application

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform have also been provided in the report. This includes website and mobile application.

Demographics Insights:

  • Under 25 Years
  • 25-40 Years
  • Above 40 Years

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the demographics. This includes under 25 years, 25-40 years, and above 40 years.

Regional Insights:

  • Northern and Central Region
  • Western Region
  • Eastern Region
  • Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market News:

  • In March 2024, E-GO APP, the prominent fantasy esports app, formed a partnership with Calyx.gg, a tournament organizer and production firm based in Saudi Arabia to focus on the Arabian League, enabling fans to formulate fantasy teams and face off against others in a betting-free setting. This established the Arabian League as the inaugural esports tournament in the region to feature an official fantasy league.
  • In March 2024, The FanZ App, aimed at football fans, successfully raised 5.6 Million Saudi Riyals (around 1.5 Million US dollars) in a funding round to grow its user base and add new features. Prominent figures in the funding round featured Saudi national team players Salem Aldwsari and Firas Albrikan, as well as international investment companies, such as 500Global and Le Augure. The FanZ app transformed the football fan experience with prediction contests and fantasy leagues, providing users with a distinctive interactive engagement.

Saudi Arabia Fantasy Sports Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Million USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Sports Type
  • Platform
  • Demographics
  • Region
Sports Types Covered Football, Baseball, Basketball, Hockey, Cricket, Others
Platforms Covered Website, Mobile Application
Demographics Covered Under 25 Years, 25-40 Years, Above 40 Years
Regions Covered Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, Southern Region
Customization Scope 10% Free Customization
Post-Sale Analyst Support 10-12 Weeks
Delivery Format PDF and Excel through Email (We can also provide the editable version of the report in PPT/Word format on special request)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market on the basis of sports type?
  • What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market on the basis of platform?
  • What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market on the basis of demographics?
  • What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market?
  • What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia fantasy sports industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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