The mixed martial arts equipment market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The market size for mixed martial arts equipment has significantly increased in recent years. The market is projected to expand from $1.25 billion in 2024 to $1.33 billion in 2025, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.0%.
This notable growth in the historical period is due to factors such as increased interest in MMA events, wider media coverage and promotional efforts, a boost in engagement in combat activities, a rise in disposable incomes, and the proliferation of MMA gyms and training centers.
The mixed martial arts equipment market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• In the coming years, the mixed martial arts equipment market is projected to experience robust growth. It is estimated to reach a worth of $1.66 billion by 2029, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%.
This expected growth during the forecasted period can be credited to factors such as the rising acceptance of MMA as a popular sport, increasing interest in fitness and self-defense training, the broadening of digital platforms and online coaching, heightened consumer knowledge of safety and performance advantages and a growing international interest in competitive sports. Key trends during this period encompass the extension of virtual reality and augmented reality training tools, increased emphasis on injury prevention and rehabilitation technologies, the initiation of cutting-edge analytics and performance tracking mechanisms, the surge in partnerships between sports labels and MMA gyms, and the creation of multi-purpose equipment variety catering to varying training requirements.
The rise in individual engagement in leisure sports, health, and exercise activities is anticipated to fuel the growth of the mixed martial arts equipment market. An amplified concentration on health, wellness, and enjoyment is resulting in an escalation in participation in leisure sports and fitness activities. Mixed martial arts gear is employed by individuals engaging in these activities to increase the effectiveness of training, boost safety, and hone their skills. As per the data from the Department of Health and Aged Care, an agency based in Australia, it was noted that nearly 90% of adults participate in sports at least once per year, as of July 2024. About 13.5 million adults and 3.6 million children engage in sports annually. Plus, above 3 million Australians volunteer in sports and active recreation each year. As such, this escalating individual involvement in leisure sports and fitness activities is propelling the surge of the mixed martial arts equipment market.
The mixed martial arts equipment market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Gloves, Protective Gear, Training Equipment
2) By Application: Sporting Goods Retailers, Department Stores, Hypermarkets And Supermarkets, Online Retailers
3) By End User: Personal-Use, Institution
Subsegments:
1) By Gloves: Sparring Gloves, Grappling Gloves, Bag Gloves, Competition Gloves
2) By Protective Gear: Headgear, Mouthguards, Shin Guards, Groin Protectors, Chest Protectors
3) By Training Equipment: Punching Bags, Focus Mitts and Pads, Speed Bags, Mats, Jump Ropes, Heavy Bags
Key players in the mixed martial arts equipment market are leveraging advanced technology to produce innovative products to improve athlete performance, safekeeping, and training efficacy. These products are grounded in fresh ideas, technologies, or patterns to offer unique solutions or augmentations over existing products. For example, in November 2022, Toyam Sports Limited, a sports promotion firm from India, introduced a series of merchandise items. The merchandise includes apparel items such as T-shirts and hoodies, training equipment like gloves and shin guards, accessories such as gym bags and water bottles, and collectibles like autographed mementos and posters of famous fighters. These are targeted at both MMA practitioners and enthusiasts, with the goal of improving their training and fostering a more profound sports connection.
Major companies operating in the mixed martial arts equipment market are include:
•Adidas AG
• Reebok International Limited
• RDX Sports
• Everlast Worldwide
• Century Martial Arts
• Venum
• Hayabusa Fightwear Inc.
• Combat Sports
• Ringside Ltd
• Tatami Fightwear
• TITLE Boxing LLC
• Fairtex
• Revgear
• Rival Boxing Gear Inc.
• Lonsdale
• MACHO SPORTS GROUP LLC
• Blitz Sport Ltd
• ProForce
• Twins Special
• Windy Fightgear
• Grapplers Inc.
• Goodwin
• BAD BOY
North America was the largest region in the mixed martial arts equipment market in 2024. The regions covered in the mixed martial arts equipment market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.