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.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024
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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 129.84 Million |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 288.35 Million |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 9.27% |
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.
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:
The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the platform. 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 Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Western Cape, Mpumalanga, Eastern Cape, and others.
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 | 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) |
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