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

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

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South Africa Fantasy Sports Market Overview:

The South Africa fantasy sports market size reached USD 129.84 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 288.35 Million by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 9.27% during 2025-2033. Increased smartphone penetration, improved internet access, and a growing sports fan base contribute to the South Africa fantasy sports market share. Platforms like Superbru and Hollywoodbets are tapping into local sports enthusiasm, offering prediction games and fantasy leagues that resonate with South African audiences.

Report Attribute 
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 129.84 Million
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 288.35 Million
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 9.27%


South Africa Fantasy Sports Market Trends:

Growth of Mobile Platforms in Fantasy Sports

The South African fantasy sports industry is experiencing a swift movement to mobile platforms. With the ongoing increase in smartphone use, mobile applications are currently the dominant platform for consumers to access fantasy sports. The ease of access to fantasy leagues, monitoring players, and live updates has seen most engage in this way. Mobile platforms are used by a broad demographic, with an emphasis on providing seamless, intuitive experience and real-time notifications that stimulate user engagement. Moreover, mobile app development in native languages and support for mobile payment systems have enhanced access and usage, especially in less-developed communities. With the advancing mobile technology, new immersive capabilities, including augmented reality and AI-powered recommendations, are set to further enrich the experience. Mobile platforms work especially well in bringing in younger, technology-oriented generations who tend to prefer digital-first services. These factors are intensifying the South Africa fantasy sports market growth.

Increasing Popularity of Fantasy Cricket Leagues

Fantasy cricket has become a dominant segment within South Africa’s fantasy sports market. Given the country’s strong cricket culture and international success, fantasy cricket appeals to both casual fans and dedicated sports enthusiasts. Leagues linked to major cricket tournaments like the Indian Premier League (IPL) and South African domestic competitions are gaining popularity, with platforms offering users the chance to create teams and compete for substantial prizes. Social media influencers and digital campaigns have fueled this trend by promoting fantasy leagues to their followers, creating an active online community. Local companies are also capitalizing on the growing interest by providing region-specific tournaments that resonate with South African cricket fans. The integration of AI tools in fantasy cricket platforms allows users to optimize team selections based on player statistics and historical data, making the game more strategic. This combination of cricket enthusiasm and enhanced digital experiences is driving the segment’s growth in South Africa.

South Africa 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:

  • Website
  • Mobile Application

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform. 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:

  • Gauteng
  • KwaZulu-Natal
  • Western Cape
  • Mpumalanga
  • Eastern Cape
  • Others

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and others.

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.

South Africa Fantasy Sports Market News:

  • In April 2025, FantasyGo launched in South Africa as the country’s first pool-based fantasy sports betting platform, exclusively on HollywoodBets. Combining traditional sports betting with fantasy league strategy, it offers weekly contests, expanding prize pools, and a new USD 265,000 jackpot game, aiming to revolutionize the local fantasy sports market.

South Africa 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 Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, Others
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 South Africa fantasy sports market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the South Africa fantasy sports market on the basis of sports type?
  • What is the breakup of the South Africa fantasy sports market on the basis of platform?
  • What is the breakup of the South Africa fantasy sports market on the basis of demographics?
  • What is the breakup of the South Africa fantasy sports market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the South Africa fantasy sports market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the South Africa fantasy sports market?
  • What is the structure of the South Africa fantasy sports market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the South Africa 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 South Africa fantasy sports market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the South Africa 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 South Africa 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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