711211 — Sports Teams and Clubs
Description
This U.S. industry comprises professional or semiprofessional sports teams or clubs primarily engaged in participating in live sporting events, such as baseball, basketball, football, hockey, soccer, and jai alai games, before a paying audience. These establishments may or may not operate their own arena, stadium, or other facility for presenting these events (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in promoting sporting events without participating in sporting events are
- classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
- Recreational sports clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating sports facilities are classified in Industry 713990,
- All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry
- 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations);
- and
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating off-track betting parlors or online sports betting sites are
- classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries.
- ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION 545
Overview Facts
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7941 - Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters (via SIC1987:7941→NAICS1997:711211→2002:711211→2007:711211→2012:711211→2017:711211→2022:711211)
Suggested Product Service Codes (Advisory)
The following Product Service Codes (PSCs) are advisory suggestions aligned with this NAICS code. Note: NAICS and PSC codes map to different dimensions of procurement (industry vs. product/service). There is no official binding 1:1 crosswalk.
- PSC G003 — Recreational Services
Source: DoD DPCAP PSC Selection Tool (Ingested: 2026-06-29)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is NAICS code 711211 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 711211 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Sports Teams and Clubs' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 711211? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $47,000,000 for NAICS code 711211 (Sports Teams and Clubs), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 711211? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 711211 (Sports Teams and Clubs) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7941 - Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 711211:
- Sector 71 Directory Hub — List of related industries in the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation sector.
- SIC ↔ NAICS Crosswalk Tool — Look up mappings between legacy SIC codes and modern classifications.
- NAICS 711211 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Sports Teams and Clubs).
- SBA Size Standards Guide — Complete rules and averaging periods for small business classifications.
- Calculating Annual Receipts Guide — Detailed worked example of revenue calculation rules.
- IRS Principal Business Activity Guide — How NAICS codes map to corporate and entity tax filings.