Combat Sports Products Market Report 2026

The combat sports products market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $9.54 billion in 2025 to $10.22 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7.1%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of organized combat sports events, growth in fitness and martial arts participation, increasing awareness of sports injury prevention, availability of specialized combat sports gear, expansion of sports retail networks.

The combat sports products market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.31 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of technology-enabled training products, rising interest in mixed martial arts and hybrid sports, growth of online direct-to-consumer sales, increasing demand for sustainable sportswear, expansion of amateur combat sports participation. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing demand for multi-sport protective equipment, rising adoption of lightweight and high-durability materials, growing use of digital training and performance tools, expansion of premium combat sports apparel, enhanced focus on athlete comfort and safety.

The growing participation in high-performance sports is expected to propel the growth of the combat sports products market going forward. High-performance sports refer to competitive athletic activities where athletes aim to achieve the highest levels of excellence and performance through advanced training, strategy, and technology. The growing participation in high-performance sports is driven by increasing interest in achieving elite athletic goals, advancements in training technology, and greater opportunities for competitive success. Combat sports products enhance participation in high-performance sports by providing specialized equipment and training tools that optimize performance, safety, and competitive edge for athletes. For instance, in July 2023, according to The National Football Foundation, a US-based non-profit organisation, in 2023, over one million high school students and 81,000 college athletes are expected to play football, while flag football will expand to 19 NAIA women’s varsity teams and sprint football will grow to 17 college programmes after its 2022 World Games debut. Therefore, the growing participation in high-performance sports will drive the growth of the combat sports products market.

Major companies operating in the combat sports products market are focusing on developing innovative solutions, such as structured combat sports training programs, to meet the rising demand for experiential fitness and skill-based athletic performance that blends traditional martial arts discipline with modern training methodologies. Combat sports training programs refer to structured, multi-week fitness and skill-development regimens based on disciplines such as boxing, MMA, kickboxing, or wrestling, designed to improve strength, endurance, technique, and overall athletic performance for both beginners and professional athletes by providing a guided curriculum, expert coaching, and performance benchmarking compared with unstructured gym workouts or standalone classes. For instance, in September 2024, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC GYM), a US-based fitness franchise company, partnered with Alta Global Group Limited, an Australia-based martial arts technology company, to introduce Alta’s 20-week Warrior Training Program and 10-week Fit Fight program, highly structured training courses that integrate progressive combat technique modules, fitness conditioning, culminating events, and community engagement opportunities, across over 150 UFC GYM locations spanning the US, Middle East, UK, Germany, Mexico, India, and Central Asia. The collaboration also incorporates Alta’s Hype mobile platform, a SaaS-based member engagement and marketing tool, enhancing customer acquisition and retention with potential annual revenue of approximately $7 million for Alta.

In April 2024, River Associates, a US-based private equity firm, acquired Dollamur Sport Surfaces for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition leverages Dollamur’s technology and market reputation to drive growth, expand reach, accelerate growth, and support the company’s next expansion phase. Dollamur Sport Surfaces is a US-based manufacturer of high-performance competitive sports flooring for combat sports.

Major companies operating in the combat sports products market are Everlast Worldwide Inc., Venum Group, Hayabusa Fightwear Inc., RDX Sports Ltd., Century LLC, Ringside Inc., Title Boxing LLC, Rival Boxing Gear Inc., Twins Special Co. Ltd., Industrias Reyes S.A. de C.V., Revgear Sports Co., Fuji Sports Inc., Tatami Fightwear Ltd, Gameness Sports, Combat Corner Professional LLC, Meister International LLC, Anthem Athletics LLC, Scramble Brand Limited, Koral Activewear Inc., Top King Boxing Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the combat sports products market in 2025. The regions covered in the combat sports products market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the combat sports products market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The combat sports products market consists of sales of gloves, protective gear, and punching bags. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

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