711219 — Other Spectator Sports
Description
This U.S. industry comprises (1) independent athletes, such as professional or semiprofessional golfers, boxers, and race car drivers, primarily engaged in participating in live sporting or racing events before a paying audience; (2) owners of racing participants, such as cars, dogs, and horses, primarily engaged in entering them in racing events or other spectator events; and (3) establishments, such as sports trainers, primarily engaged in providing specialized services required to support participants in sports events or competitions (as defined in the official U.S. Census Bureau 2022 NAICS Manual).
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating racetracks without casinos are classified in U.S. Industry
- 711212, Racetracks;
- Establishments primarily engaged in representing or managing the careers of sports figures are classified in
- Industry 711410, Agents and Managers for Artists, Athletes, Entertainers, and Other Public Figures;
- Independent athletes engaged in providing sports instruction without participating in sporting events before
- a paying audience are classified in Industry 611620, Sports and Recreation Instruction;
- Independent athletes exclusively engaged in endorsing products or making speeches are classified in
- Industry 711510, Independent Artists, Writers, and Performers;
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating off-track betting parlors or online sports betting sites are
- classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries; and
- Establishments primarily engaged in raising horses, mules, donkeys, and other equines are classified in
- Industry 112920, Horses and Other Equine Production.
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 7948 - Racing, Including Track Operations (via SIC1987:7948→NAICS1997:711219→2002:711219→2007:711219→2012:711219→2017:711219→2022:711219)
- SIC 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC (via SIC1987:7999→NAICS1997:711219→2002:711219→2007:711219→2012:711219→2017:711219→2022:711219)
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 711219 valid in 2022? ▾
Yes, 711219 is a valid 6-digit 2022 NAICS national industry code representing 'Other Spectator Sports' under Sector 71 in the official classification index.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS code 711219? ▾
The Small Business Administration (SBA) has established a small business size standard of $16,500,000 for NAICS code 711219 (Other Spectator Sports), calculated based on receipts.
What is the legacy SIC equivalent for NAICS 711219? ▾
According to official Census Bureau concordance tables, NAICS code 711219 (Other Spectator Sports) maps to legacy 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) codes: 7948 - Racing, Including Track Operations, 7999 - Amusement and Recreation Services, NEC.
Related Pages & Tools
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 711219:
- 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 711219 to SIC Crosswalk — Bidirectional mapping to legacy SIC codes (Other Spectator Sports).
- 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.