The North America Sports Memorabilia Market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 12.9% from 2023 to 2033
The continent of North America is home to several Sports Leagues like Liga MX soccer, Major League Baseball (MLB), Major League Soccer (MLS), the National Basketball Association (NBA), the National Football League (NFL), the National Hockey League (NHL), NCAA College Basketball/March Madness, Power Five College Football (Power Five), and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) MMA. The market of Sports Memorabilia in North America has witnessed significant growth in the recent years. The countries of United States, Mexico, Canada, and Dominican Republic are prime centers of sporting events.
Football Dominance in the South American Nations
Association Football is the most famous sport in northern and central America, followed by Baseball (primarily in US and Canada), Basketball (in Us), Ice Hockey (in Canada), and Cricket in the Caribbean.
What counts as a Sports Memorabilia
The range of sports collectible items is only limited by imagination of the creators. From Sports Figurines, Signed Jerseys, Premium Wearables to Game Used Items and Trading Cards, there is a huge variety of sports memorabilia popularly sold in the market. Trading Cards Category and Game-used Items top the list followed by Premium Jerseys, as a majority of fans or collectors invest in such items. Many collectors wish on collecting a unique variety of collection ranging from wearables like hats and caps to all gears used in the game, such as flags, bats, balls, or even metal parts of a NASCAR race car. The rarity and importance of an item determines its price. Some of the most expensive sports memorabilia in the world includes the ‘Michael Jordan Jersey’ priced at US $10.1M. Another example is the ‘1952 Topps Mickey Mantle Baseball Card, priced at US $12.6M, which is the most expensive memorabilia in the world.
Why are Sports Fans so Passionate about Sports Collectibles?
Sports Memorabilia Market has taken off quickly in the past few years, and there are many reasons for its success. An old, historically significant, and well-kept sports items might fetch one even a six-figure price. Autographed memorabilia, a category in the market, is more popular than the non-autographed one. The popularity of a player, team, league, or a sport makes an investment a great investment. Apart from showing great support for a particular team, it is also considered a good investment these days. The Global Market for Sports Memorabilia is expected to reach $227.3 Billion by 2033, where the trading cards category remains the most popular. Memorabilia linked to historic matches, winning teams, or milestones hold sentimental value and is in high demand among sport enthusiasts.
From Licensed Sellers to Auction Houses – Key Market Places
North American countries, are often called the birthplace of several organized sports such as basketball (NBA), baseball, and American football have their very own successful sports memorabilia markets, ranging from local stores, online platforms to auction houses, catering to fans and collectors. Serving as the hub for buying, selling, and trading sports memorabilia, Licensed Sellers and Auction Houses are two of the most popular distribution channels. Authentic Signed Items are often sold through Premium Sellers like Fanatics South America, which is a major market player. Expensive and Game used historic items are often sold through Auction Houses, where the collectors bid on the items. Jerseys, Caps, Gloves, and other wearables are often sold in Stadiums, as they serve as an opportunity to connect with the fans. Sports memorabilia conventions, such as the National Sports Collectors Convention (which will be held in Chicago this year), offers opportunities for collectors to browse and purchase items directly from vendors and dealers.
How the Sports NFTs Market has exploded
Sports NFTs account for unique digital items like images, videos, audio clips, or other forms of media, that are tied to a specific sports athlete, team, or a legendary moment like a game-winning shot, record-breaking matches, or iconic championships. The ownership of such an asset is secured on the blockchain, which gives them utility and capability which surpasses tradition sports collectibles. ‘Sorare’ is one example of such a Global Fantasy Football Video Game which has more than 300 licensed clubs and allows the trade of officially licensed digital player cards. This company was valued at $4.3 billion in 2022, and recently secured a reported £30 million deal to gain licensing rights for the English Premier League. MLB Champions, a digital platform representing NFTs of baseball players, allows the users to assemble and manage their digital baseball teams. Such platforms proves that the Sports Memorabilia Market has plenty of room for NFTs Market to flourish.
Competitive Landscape
The marketplace of sports memorabilia in North America is prominently growing with some major market players occupying the maximum proportion of the market. Fanatics, is a world class licensed market player, which has access to global market and trades Sports Collectibles across the world. Steiner Sports is another licensed seller organization, selling autographed memorabilia, game-used items, and collectibles. They have exclusive partnerships with prominent athletes and teams, providing a diverse selection of memorabilia. Upper Deck is a succeeding player in the sports trading card market, they produce licensed trading cards featuring athletes from various sports leagues, including the NFL, NBA, MLB, and NHL.
The Sports NFT Market in North America, has some notable players which include NBA Top Shot, MLB Champions, Dapper Labs, and NFL All Day. NBA Top Shot is a nonfungible token marketplace that enables fans to trade NBA-themed digital collectibles. It recorded a peak sale price of $181.8 in March 2021.
Recent Strategic Developments
- January 2023: NBA Top Shot is ushering in a new era of digital basketball collectibles in the form of NFTs
- June 2023: Fanatics acquired Fexpro, a Latin American Sports Wholesaler.
- October 2022: Demand for Panini collectible cards was fueled up by high hopes of a successful World Cup and last game by Messi.
- NFTs for Sports Media is generated more than $2 Billion in transaction in the year 2022.
Years considered for this report
- Historical Years: 2021 - 2022
- Base Year: 2022
- Forecast Period: 2023 - 2033
North America Sports Memorabilia Market Research Report Analysis Highlights
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North America Sports Memorabilia Market Segments
Sports Memorabilia Market
By Product Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Figurines
- Bobble Head
- Sports Figurines
- Wearables (Licensed)
- Hats And Caps
- Jersey
- Helmets
- Shoes/Sneakers
- T-shirts
- Hoodies & Sweatshirts
- Jackets
- Accessories
- Signed Memorabilia
- Jerseys
- Shoes/Sneakers
- Helmets
- Bats
- Ball
- Other Sports Equipment
- Game Used Items
- Jerseys
- Shoes/Sneakers
- Hats & Caps
- Balls
- Bats
- Helmets
- Other Sports Equipment
- Trading Cards
- Physical Trading Cards
- NFT Trading Cards
- Others
- Flags And Banners
- Prints And Posters (Collage, Premium Photos, etc.)
- Match Tickets
- Plaque Framed Photos
By Sports (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Football
- Tennis
- Hockey
- Boxing
- Auto Racing
- Cycling
- American Football
- Others
By Leagues (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- NFL
- NHL
- MLB
- NBA
- UFC
- IPL
- FIFA
- Olympics
- College/Universities
- NASCAR
- Other Leagues
By Sports Trading Cards (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
By Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Character Card
- Image Card
- Autograph Card
- Others
By Leagues (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- NFL Cards
- NHL Cards
- MLB Cards
- NBA Cards
- UFC Trading Cards
- College Trading Cards
- NASCAR Trading Cards
- Other Cards
NFT Sports Collectibles
By Type (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Image NFTs
- Video NFTs
- Other NFTs
By NFT Sports Collectibles (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
By Sports
- Cricket
- Basketball
- Baseball
- Soccer/Football
- Hockey
- Tennis
- Cycling
- Boxing
- Auto Racing
- Others
By Sales Channel (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- Licensed Sellers
- Specialized Collectibles Web Portals
- Online Shopping Websites
- Auction Houses
- Offline Retails
By Geography (Revenue, USD Million, 2023 - 2033)
- United States
- Mexico
- Canada
- Guatemala
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
- Others
North America Sports Memorabilia Top Companies
- UpperDeck Store
- Fanatics
- Steiner Sports
- PSA/DNA
- Goldin Auctions
- Other Professional Sports Teams
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