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.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 260.55 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 634.01 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 9.30% |
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.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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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:
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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) |
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