Live Streaming Pay-Per-View Market Report 2025

The live streaming pay-per-view market size has grown rapidly in recent years. It will grow from $1.61 billion in 2024 to $1.88 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to broadband internet proliferation, smartphone and device penetration, globalization of content, shift in consumer preferences, sports and entertainment partnerships.

The live streaming pay-per-view market size is expected to see rapid growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.66 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to 5g technology adoption, virtual and augmented reality integration, diverse content offerings, social media collaborations, enhanced personalization algorithms. Major trends in the forecast period include integration of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), global reach and accessibility, innovations in interactive features, partnerships and exclusive content, monetization for niche content.

The live-streaming pay-per-view market is anticipated to experience growth, driven by the increasing adoption of e-learning. E-learning, or electronic learning, involves the use of electronic technologies and media to facilitate knowledge acquisition. The rise of live-streaming classrooms and online education has made education more accessible. Educators recognize the importance of video collaboration beyond online classes, leading to the use of live video streaming to complement lesson plans and enhance interaction with students. ProsperityForAll reported that the penetration rate of online learning platforms increased from 6.8% in 2020 to 9.9% in 2022, indicating a growing influence on the live-streaming pay-per-view market.

The expansion of internet penetration is expected to drive the growth of the live-streaming pay-per-view market. Internet penetration, representing the percentage of the population with internet access, has played a pivotal role in the popularity of pay-per-view services. The widespread availability of internet access has enabled a larger audience to enjoy live-streamed events from the comfort of their homes. For instance, in October 2022, DataReportal revealed that 5.07 billion people worldwide, equivalent to 63.5% of the global population, use the internet. The connected population continues to grow, with an increase of over 170 million in the past 12 months, underscoring the influence of internet penetration on the live-streaming pay-per-view market.

Technological advancements are a significant trend gaining traction in the live-streaming pay-per-view market. Major companies in this sector are focused on developing innovative technological solutions to enhance their market position. For example, in February 2024, ESPN, a U.S.-based cable company, partnered with Fox, a U.S.-based media company, and Warner Bros., a U.S.-based motion picture and entertainment company, to launch a joint sports streaming platform this year. This platform aims to provide a more streamlined bundle of linear networks specifically tailored for sports enthusiasts. Consumers will have the ability to subscribe directly through a new app, offering a user-friendly experience for accessing sports content. Additionally, subscribers will have the option to bundle this new service with existing streaming platforms such as Disney+, Hulu, and Max. This strategy is designed to attract a broader audience by enhancing the value of subscription options.

Major players in the live-streaming pay-per-view market are strategically concentrating on the development of inventive solutions, notably video-streaming subscription services, to secure a competitive advantage. A video streaming subscription service is an online platform that grants users access to a collection of video content, including movies, TV shows, and documentaries, in exchange for a monthly fee. For instance, in October 2023, Veeps Inc., a US-based streaming service provider, introduced 'All Access.' This novel service offers fans unlimited entry to Veeps' live shows, on-demand content, and exclusive artist features. Veeps All Access encompasses an extensive library featuring exclusive live concerts, original music-related content, music films, and more, available for a subscription fee of $11.99 per month or an annual fee of $120. Beyond live concerts and on-demand content, Veeps All Access grants fans access to exclusive artist materials such as behind-the-scenes footage, interviews, and special events.

In January 2023, JW Player, a New York-based company specializing in video player software development, completed the acquisition of InPlayer for an undisclosed amount. This strategic move enhances JW Player's comprehensive video platform capabilities, streamlining the monetization process for broadcasters and other video-centric businesses with subscription models. The acquisition also enriches JW Player's offerings by providing valuable insights into audience behavior. InPlayer, a UK-based company, operates within the live streaming pay-per-view market, aligning with JW Player's focus on advancing its position in the industry.

Major companies operating in the live streaming pay-per-view market include Muvi LLC, Vimeo Inc., Dacast Inc., Phando, StreamingVideoProvider Ltd., Wowza Media Systems LLC, PrestoSports LLC, Amazon Web Services Inc., Vplayed Inc., Kaltura Inc., Castr, Cleeng, InPlayer Ltd., International Business Machines Corporation, Brightcove Inc., BoxCast Inc., StreamShark, Switchboard Live Inc., Google LLC, Microsoft Corporation, YouTube TV LLC.

North America was the largest region in the live-streaming pay-per-view market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the live-streaming pay-per-view market report during the forecast period. The regions covered in the live streaming pay-per-view market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the live streaming pay-per-view market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Live Streaming Pay-Per-View represents a business strategy wherein live events, pre-recorded movies, and television series are offered for sale in exchange for one-time or monthly payments. This streaming model allows the sharing of content without the need for revenue generation through interruptions by advertisements.

The primary components of the live-streaming pay-per-view market include solutions and services. Live streaming solutions are commonly employed to broadcast a diverse range of events, including concerts, webinars, conferences, sporting events, and corporate gatherings. These solutions find applications in various settings such as schools, corporations, individual teaching environments, coaching institutes, and others. Furthermore, they are utilized across different industry verticals, including sports, media and entertainment, education, and other sectors.

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The live-streaming pay-per-view market includes revenues earned by entities by providing live entertainment for videos-on-demand movies and concerts. The market value includes the value of related goods sold by the service provider or included within the service offering. Only goods and services traded between entities or sold to end consumers are included.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD, unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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