Hockey Market Report 2026

The hockey market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $1.16 billion in 2025 to $1.24 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized hockey leagues, growth of youth hockey participation, increasing investment in sports infrastructure, rising popularity of ice hockey in cold regions, development of indoor hockey facilities.

The hockey market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $1.59 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to expansion of online sports retail platforms, rising investments in women’s hockey, growing adoption of performance analytics tools, increased focus on eco-friendly sports gear, expansion of hockey in emerging markets. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of advanced protective hockey gear, rising demand for professional ice and field hockey equipment, expansion of digital broadcasting for hockey events, growing participation in recreational hockey, enhanced focus on sustainable equipment materials.

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 companies operating 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, Tackla.

North America was the largest region in the hockey market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the hockey market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the hockey market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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