NAICS Code 711211 — Sports Teams and Clubs
National Industry in the official 2022 North American Industry Classification System (U.S. Census Bureau). It is one of 3 national industries under 71121 (Spectator Sports).
| Code | 711211 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sports Teams and Clubs |
| Level | National Industry (6-digit) |
| Edition | NAICS 2022 edition |
| SBA size standard | $47 million in average annual receipts |
Official definition (2022 NAICS)
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.
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Is a business under 711211 "small"?
Under the SBA size standards (13 CFR 121.201, effective March 17, 2023), a business classified in NAICS 711211 qualifies as a small business if it does not exceed $47 million in average annual receipts. Small-business status determines eligibility for federal set-aside contracts, SAM.gov certifications and SBA loan programs — receipts are averaged over the latest 5 fiscal years.
Where 711211 sits in the hierarchy
| Level | Code | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Sector | 71 | Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation |
| Subsector | 711 | Performing Arts, Spectator Sports, and Related Industries |
| Industry Group | 7112 | Spectator Sports |
| NAICS Industry | 71121 | Spectator Sports |
| National Industry | 711211 | Sports Teams and Clubs |
Related SIC codes
Via the official U.S. Census concordance (1987 SIC ↔ NAICS), shown only where the industry definition is unchanged in NAICS 2022.
| SIC code | Title |
|---|---|
7941 | Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters |
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Data: official 2022 NAICS structure, descriptions and Census concordances, U.S. Census Bureau — U.S. government works in the public domain (17 U.S.C. §105). Suggested reference, not an official determination.