India Football Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Size, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

India Football Market Size, Share, Trends and Forecast by Type, Size, Distribution Channel, and Region, 2025-2033

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India Football Market Overview:

The India football market size reached USD 0.30 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 0.40 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 2.80% during 2025-2033. The market is experiencing a steady growth due to the international league viewership, ISL expansion, grassroots development and rising brand sponsorships. Additionally, digital platforms, fan engagement and government support are further boosting visibility, infrastructure and long-term commercial potential.

Report Attribute
Key Statistics
Base Year
2024
Forecast Years
2025-2033
Historical Years
2019-2024
Market Size in 2024 USD 0.30 Billion
Market Forecast in 2033 USD 0.40 Billion
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 2.80%


India Football Market Trends:

Rising Viewership of International Leagues

The popularity of international football leagues is significantly influencing India’s sports consumption patterns. This surge is a major contributor to India football market growth as leagues like the Premier League, La Liga and UEFA Champions League draw millions of Indian viewers each season. For instance, in July 2024, Star Sports reported 7.1 crore viewers for the Football Premier League in the 2023-24 season a 63% increase from last season and 125% from 2021-22. Metro viewership from NCCS A households reached 70% with watch-time rising from 7.9 billion to 9.3 billion minutes presenting significant opportunities for advertisers. Live broadcasts, regional language commentary, fantasy football platforms and celebrity endorsements are deepening fan engagement. Social media and OTT platforms are amplifying access allowing fans to follow their favorite teams and players in real-time. European clubs are also increasing their presence in India through partnerships, merchandising and fan events. Youth are especially influenced by these leagues driving interest in local tournaments and increasing participation in football academies. As international exposure continues to shape preferences and aspirations the long-term India football market outlook remains strong with rising investment, better infrastructure and increasing grassroots involvement expected to sustain this momentum.

India Football Market Size

Brand Sponsorship and Endorsements

Brand sponsorship and endorsements are becoming central to the commercial ecosystem of football in India. With growing media coverage and rising fan engagement brands across sectors be it FMCG, fintech or edtech are partnering with football teams, players and leagues to tap into a young urban demographic. From jersey sponsorships and co-branded campaigns to social media collaborations companies are leveraging the sport’s emotional connect and reach. For instance, in September 2023, IndiGo announced its partnership with the All-India Football Federation (AIFF) to become the official airline for the Indian Football Team for the coming year. The collaboration aims to enhance Indian football and engage fans nationwide, uniting different backgrounds through a shared love for the sport. The Indian Super League (ISL) has seen a steady rise in brand association with regional and national companies aligning themselves with clubs to increase visibility. Individual players are also gaining endorsement deals reflecting football’s growing appeal beyond cricket. This brand integration is not only improving revenue for clubs and athletes but also enhancing the sport's marketing ecosystem. As a result, commercial activity around the sport is directly contributing to the expansion of India football market share.

India Football Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the regional level for 2025-2033. Our report has categorized the market based on type, size, and distribution channel.

Type Insights:

  • Training Football
  • Match Football
  • Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the type. This includes training football, match football and others.

Size Insights:

  • Size 1
  • Size 2
  • Size 3
  • Size 4
  • Size 5

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the size have also been provided in the report. This includes size 1, size 2, size 3, size 4 and size 5.

Distribution Channel Insights:

India Football Market By Distribution Channel

  • Online
  • Offline

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the distribution channel have also been provided in the report. This includes online and offline.

Regional Insights:

  • North India
  • South India
  • East India
  • West India

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include North India, South India, East India and West India.

Competitive Landscape:

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.

India Football Market News:

  • March 2025, the eagerly awaited Brazil Legends Tour, a historic occasion that aims to transform football development in India, is pleased to reveal its distinguished list of official sponsors. These collaborations highlight the tour's increasing popularity and enthusiasm, which includes a historic exhibition game and an extensive football summit in Chennai.

India Football Market Report Coverage:

Report Features Details
Base Year of the Analysis 2024
Historical Period 2019-2024
Forecast Period 2025-2033
Units Billion USD
Scope of the Report

Exploration of Historical Trends and Market Outlook, Industry Catalysts and Challenges, Segment-Wise Historical and Future Market Assessment:

  • Type
  • Size
  • Distribution Channel
  • Region
Types Covered Training Football, Match Football, Others
Sizes Covered Size 1, Size 2, Size 3, Size 4, Size 5
Distribution Channels Covered Online, Offline
Regions Covered North India, South India, East India, West India
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)


Key Questions Answered in This Report:

  • How has the India football market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
  • What is the breakup of the India football market on the basis of type?
  • What is the breakup of the India football market on the basis of size?
  • What is the breakup of the India football market on the basis of distribution channel?
  • What is the breakup of the India football market on the basis of region?
  • What are the various stages in the value chain of the India football market? 
  • What are the key driving factors and challenges in the India football market?
  • What is the structure of the India football market and who are the key players?
  • What is the degree of competition in the India football market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

  • IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the India football market from 2019-2033.
  • The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the India football market.
  • Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the India football industry and its attractiveness.
  • Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.

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