Hockey Global Market Report 2025

The hockey market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.08 billion in 2024 to $1.16 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to the rise in school and college participation, the expansion of community club leagues, the increasing hosting of national and international tournaments, the growth of youth development programs and camps, and the wider media coverage of championship events.

The hockey market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.5 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the expansion of women and girls programs, the rise in franchise league formation and team additions, the growth in municipal spending on community recreation facilities, the integration of hockey in physical education curricula, and the growth in sports tourism for camps and tournaments. Key trends in the forecast period include the use of global positioning system and inertial measurement units, the development of smart sticks and pucks with radio frequency identification and microelectromechanical systems sensors, video performance analysis using computer vision and machine learning, the integration of digital coaching platforms with augmented reality and virtual reality training modules, and the production of custom protective gear through additive manufacturing and three dimensional printing.

The rising popularity of e commerce platforms is expected to drive the growth of the hockey market in the coming years. E commerce platforms are digital systems that facilitate the online buying, selling, and management of goods or services. The use of e commerce platforms is increasing due to growing internet and smartphone penetration, which makes online shopping more convenient and accessible to a wider consumer base. The growth of e commerce platforms supports hockey by enabling easier global access to official gear and merchandise, thereby boosting the sport’s popularity and financial growth. For instance, in August 2025, according to the Census Bureau, a US based government agency, US retail e commerce sales were estimated at 304.2 billion dollars in the second quarter of 2025, marking a 1.4 percent (±0.9 percent) increase compared to the first quarter of the year. Therefore, the rising popularity of e commerce platforms is driving the growth of the hockey market.

Key companies operating in the hockey market are focusing on developing innovative solutions such as integrity management systems to promote safe, fair, and inclusive participation. An integrity management system is a platform designed to monitor, report, and address ethical, compliance, or conduct related concerns within an organization or community. For instance, in June 2025, Hockey Australia, an Australia based national governing body for hockey, launched the National Integrity Management Platform and Reporting Hotline. The platform provides a secure, nationally consistent system for members to report integrity concerns, enabling standardized handling and oversight across all organizational levels. It also facilitates the collection of actionable insights to identify trends, inform prevention strategies, and enhance the overall integrity and safety of the sport.

In April 2025, Pure Hockey, a US based hockey retailer company, acquired The Hockey Headquarters for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, Pure Hockey aims to expand its national presence by entering the South Dakota market and strengthening its position as the leading hockey equipment retailer in the United States. The Hockey Headquarters is a US based hockey equipment and apparel company.

Major players in the hockey market are Adidas AG, Fischer Sports GmbH, Franklin Sports Inc., CCM Hockey AB, Stack Sports LLC, BAUER Hockey LLC, Eagle Hockey, Vaughn Hockey, Warrior Sports Inc., Brian's Custom Sports, A&R Sports LLC, Ritual Hockey, Mylec Inc., Winnwell Inc., Alkali Hockey, American Athletic Shoe Co. Inc., Atlas Hockey, Brabo Hockey, Graf Skates AG, and Tackla.

North America was the largest region in the hockey market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in hockey report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report’s Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

The sudden escalation of U.S. tariffs and the consequent trade frictions in spring 2025 are severely impacting the recreation sector, particularly in the supply of imported sports equipment, outdoor gear, and leisure products. Manufacturers and retailers are facing higher costs for items such as bicycles, camping gear, fitness machines, and gaming consoles, much of which are sourced from overseas with limited domestic alternatives. Small businesses operating in the recreational retail space are especially affected, with some reducing inventory or increasing prices to offset margin pressure. Event organizers and recreational facilities are also facing cost hikes for imported equipment and infrastructure materials. In response, the industry is exploring alternative sourcing from tariff-free regions, increasing reliance on local suppliers, and urging policymakers to consider exemptions for non-essential but widely used recreational products.

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Hockey refers to a group of team sports played on ice, turf, or indoor courts where players use curved sticks to control a puck or ball and direct it into the opponents’ goal. The objective is to score more goals than the opposing team by legally sending the puck or ball into the goal while promoting teamwork, skill, and physical fitness.

The primary types of hockey are field hockey, ice hockey, roller hockey, and indoor hockey. Field hockey is a team game played on grass or artificial turf where players use curved sticks to strike a ball and score goals against the opposing side. The equipment used includes sticks, balls, protective gear, skates, and goals, with revenue streams coming from events and tournaments, facilities and memberships, media and broadcasting, and online and retail sales. These are distributed through various channels such as online platforms, offline outlets, specialty stores, and sports retailers. It is utilized by professionals, amateurs, and recreational participants.

The countries covered in the hockey market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The hockey market consists of sales of hockey bags, stick tape, mouthguards, shoulder pads, elbow pads, shin guards, hockey gloves, training cones, water bottles, and team uniforms. 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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