Spectator sports
NAICS Code: 711200
BLS projects Spectator sports to grow +4.7% through 2034 - 2.3 points faster than the 2.4% average across 291 U.S. industries, faster-growing than 71% of them. Its trajectory is close to the typical U.S. industry.
Where Spectator sports sits among all industries
Projected 2024-2034 growth across 291 U.S. industries (BLS). This industry is marked in rose.
Where Spectator sports sits by projected growth
Projected employment change across tracked industries
4.7% Top 29% higher than 71% of 291 industries
Industries, banded by projected growth
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Source BLS Employment Projections · 2026-05-15
Steady-state read
Signature: 42.4% mean employer AI exposure across 3 tracked public companies .
Projected growth is middling and the public-company overlay is sparse - the BLS employment path is the primary evidence; company grades are a light secondary read.
NAICS 711200 · 171,500 workers (2024, ×1k) · source BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034. Employer AI grades are occupation-weighted scores from our SEC cohort, not automation predictions for every establishment in Spectator sports.
Public companies near this industry
SEC industry labels matching tokens from Spectator sports. 3 companies scored · mean AI exposure 42.4%.
| Company | AI grade |
|---|---|
| Life Time Group Holdings, Inc. | B |
| ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS Ltd | B |
| Planet Fitness, Inc. | B |
Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure from our employer corpus - not a claim that every establishment in Spectator sports shares the same risk. Source: SEC company metadata + O*NET-weighted scores · as of 2026-05-15.
Peer Industries by Employment
How Spectator sports (NAICS 711200) compares to industries of similar size, ordered by 2024 BLS employment.
| Industry | 2024 | Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Fruit and vegetable preserving and specialty food manufacturing | 173,800 | -0.7% |
| Beer, wine, and liquor retailers | 172,100 | -2.3% |
| Spectator sports | 171,500 | +4.7% |
| Ambulance services | 170,500 | +3.7% |
| Shoe retailers | 169,900 | -4.1% |
| Other motor vehicle dealers | 169,000 | +5.0% |
Peers are selected by similarity in 2024 employment. Figures in thousands. Source: BLS Employment Projections 2024-2034.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many people work in Spectator sports?
As of 2024, the Spectator sports industry employs approximately 171,500 workers in the United States, according to BLS Employment Projections data.
Is Spectator sports growing or declining?
The Spectator sports industry is projected to grow by 4.7% from 2024 to 2034, a net change of +8,100 jobs over the decade.
Which public companies sit near Spectator sports?
3 tracked public companies whose SEC industry label matches Spectator sports. Sample names include Life Time Group Holdings, Inc., ONESPAWORLD HOLDINGS Ltd, Planet Fitness, Inc.. Grades are occupation-weighted AI exposure scores, not company-specific automation forecasts.
How will AI affect the Spectator sports industry?
Among 3 tracked public companies tied to this industry's sector, the mean occupation-weighted AI exposure score is 42.4% (most common grade B). That is a staffing-pattern signal from our employer corpus, not a forecast for every firm in Spectator sports. Pair it with occupation-level AI exposure scores for role-specific risk.
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Industry-level figures are aggregates; individual employer and occupation outcomes vary.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics Employment Projections 2024-2034; SEC employer metadata for AI grades Employment figures in thousands. Employer grades are occupation-weighted exposure scores, not firm automation forecasts