711211 — Sports Teams and Clubs
Description
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.
Exclusions & Cross-References
- Establishments primarily engaged in promoting sporting events without participating in sporting events are
- classified in Industry Group 7113, Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events;
- Recreational sports clubs (i.e., sports teams) not operating sports facilities are classified in Industry 713990,
- All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
- Amateur, semiprofessional, or professional athletic associations or leagues are classified in Industry
- 813990, Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations);
- and
- Establishments primarily engaged in operating off-track betting parlors or online sports betting sites are
- classified in Industry 713290, Other Gambling Industries.
- ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, AND RECREATION 545
Overview Facts
| NAICS Code | 711211 |
|---|---|
| Industry Title | Sports Teams and Clubs |
| SBA Size Standard | $47,000,000 |
| IRS PBA Code | 711210 (rolled-up match) |
| Sectors Hierarchy | Sector 71 → 711 → 7112 |
| Source / Verified | US Census 2022 NAICS Manual / 2026-06-28 |
Legacy SIC Concordance
Trace the historical mapping chain from the 1987 Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) to the modern 2022 NAICS code format.
- SIC 7941 - Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters (via SIC1987:7941→NAICS1997:711211→2002:711211→2007:711211→2012:711211→2017:711211→2022:711211)
Related Resources & Compliance Guides
Further regulatory reference links for NAICS code 711211:
- 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.
- 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.
Related Industries in 7112
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is 711211 a valid 2022 NAICS code?
NAICS 711211 is 'Sports Teams and Clubs', a 2022 U.S. national industry under Sector 71 (Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation); the SBA small-business size standard is $47,000,000.
What is the SBA size standard for NAICS 711211?
The SBA small business size standard for NAICS 711211 is $47,000,000 (based on receipts).
What is the legacy SIC code mapping for 711211?
NAICS code 711211 maps to the legacy 1987 SIC codes: 7941 - Professional Sports Clubs and Promoters.