Mixed Martial Arts Equipment Market Report 2026

The mixed martial arts equipment market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.32 billion in 2025 to $1.39 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in global mma participation, expansion of combat sports training facilities, rising popularity of professional mma events, increasing consumer spending on fitness equipment, wider availability of specialized mma gear.

The mixed martial arts equipment market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.72 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of personalized sports equipment, rising growth of home-based training setups, expansion of online sports retail platforms, growing focus on athlete safety standards, increasing demand for premium performance gear. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for customized training gear, rising adoption of lightweight protective equipment, growing focus on injury prevention products, expansion of premium competition equipment, enhanced emphasis on durable training accessories.

The rising participation of people in recreational sports, fitness, and athletic activities is expected to support the growth of the mixed martial arts equipment market. Participation in recreational sports, fitness, and athletic activities refers to individuals engaging in physical exercise, sports, or games for enjoyment, health benefits, and overall well-being. This participation is increasing due to a stronger emphasis on wellness, healthy lifestyles, and enjoyable physical activity. Mixed martial arts equipment is used in these activities to improve training effectiveness, enhance safety, and help participants build skills. For example, in July 2024, the Department of Health and Aged Care in Australia reported that approximately 90% of adults participate in sport at least once each year. Around 13.5 million adults and 3.6 million children take part annually, and more than 3 million Australians volunteer in sports and active recreation. Therefore, the growing participation in recreational sports, fitness, and athletic activities is contributing to the expansion of the mixed martial arts equipment market.

Companies in the mixed martial arts equipment market are increasingly developing innovative products such as ergonomically improved fight gloves with built-in data-tracking capabilities to enhance athlete safety, optimize performance, and provide measurable insights for training and competition. These gloves feature advanced padding for impact protection and embedded sensors that capture data such as punch speed, force, and movement for performance evaluation. For instance, in April 2024, UFC Holdings LLC, a U.S.-based global promoter of mixed martial arts events and training products, introduced redesigned UFC Official Fight Gloves. These gloves include upgraded ergonomic padding to better protect fighters’ hands and lower injury risk, along with microchips that record fight data and authenticate official gear for reliable analytics. Designed for professional use, they combine high-performance materials, comfort-focused engineering, and advanced sensor technology, setting a new benchmark for MMA protective equipment by improving safety and enabling real-time performance tracking.

In April 2024, River Associates, a U.S.-based private equity firm, acquired Dollamur LLC for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition supports River Associates’ strategy of investing in stable, growth-oriented companies while helping improve operational efficiency and market strength. Dollamur LLC is a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in high-performance mats designed for multiple martial arts disciplines.

Major companies operating in the mixed martial arts equipment market are Adidas AG, Reebok International Limited, RDX Sports, Everlast Worldwide, Century Martial Arts, Venum, Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., Combat Sports, Ringside Ltd, Tatami Fightwear, TITLE Boxing LLC, Fairtex, Revgear, Rival Boxing Gear Inc., Lonsdale, MACHO SPORTS GROUP LLC, Blitz Sport Ltd, ProForce, Twins Special, Windy Fightgear, Grapplers Inc., Goodwin, BAD BOY.

North America was the largest region in the mixed martial arts equipment market in 2025. The regions covered in the mixed martial arts equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the mixed martial arts equipment market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The mixed martial arts equipment market consists of sales of grappling mats, groove guards, body protectors, training dummies, and resistance bands. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is, the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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