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.
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Key Statistics
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Base Year
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2024 |
Forecast Years
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2025-2033
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Historical Years
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2019-2024
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Market Size in 2024 | USD 0.30 Billion |
Market Forecast in 2033 | USD 0.40 Billion |
Market Growth Rate 2025-2033 | 2.80% |
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.
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.
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
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.
Report Features | Details |
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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:
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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) |
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