Other sports activities Companies in the UK

SIC 93199Arts, entertainment and recreation|149.2% formed since 2020|Data updated 9 Jun 2026
20,892
Active

20,892 active companies in the UK are classified under other sports activities (SIC code 93199). This sector falls under Section R — Arts, entertainment and recreation — of the UK Standard Industrial Classification. The sector has a relatively low 0.2% dissolution rate — 20,892 of 22,998 registrations remain active. The sector is experiencing rapid growth, with 149.2% of active businesses incorporated since 2020 — indicating strong recent demand. 93% of companies were formed after 2010, marking this as a sector with predominantly recent entrants. The average company age in this sector is 8.8 years. 134 large companies, 9 medium-sized firms operate in this sector. London leads with 13% of companies in this sector. Companies in this sector hold 438 government contracts valued at £732.5M. The sector's longest-standing company was incorporated in 1873.

Source: Companies House register via UVAGATRON, June 2026

20,892
Active Companies
R
SIC Section
1873
Oldest Company
149.2%
Growth (2020s)
8.8 yr
Avg Company Age

A rapidly growing sector with 149.2% of active companies formed since 2020.

Incorporation by Decade
11%
34%
51%
Pre-1990: 434
1990s: 623
2000s: 2,513
2010s: 7,795
2020s: 11,633

Data Signals

Governance
66,7606 src
Financial
39,28511 src
Compliance
13,97513 src
Risk
6,0379 src
Trade
1,3692 src
quality
8785 src
growth
4842 src
ESG
3216 src
operational
1301 src
innovation
612 src
corporate_structure
71 src
regulatory
31 src

Sector Overview

The other sports activities sector has a <Link href="/glossary/company-dissolution">0.2% dissolution rate</Link>. The average active company in this sector is 8.8 years old. Geographic concentration: 13% in LONDON.

0.2%
Dissolution rate
8.8 yrs
Avg company age

Company Size Breakdown

Small: 267 (65%)Medium: 9 (2%)Large: 134 (33%)

Government Activity

Companies in the other sports activities sector have been awarded 438 government contracts worth £732.5M in total.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many other sports activities companies are there in the UK?

There are 20,892 active companies classified under SIC code 93199 (Other sports activities) in the UK, out of 22,998 total registered.

What is SIC code 93199?

SIC code 93199 stands for "Other sports activities". It belongs to Section R — Arts, entertainment and recreation of the UK Standard Industrial Classification.

Where are most other sports activities companies located?

The largest concentrations are in LONDON (2,705), MANCHESTER (295), GLASGOW (289).

What is the average age of other sports activities companies?

The average active other sports activities company in the UK is 8.8 years old, with the oldest registration dating back to 1873.

What government data is available for other sports activities companies?

Our database contains 129,310 data signals across 12 categories for active other sports activities companies. The largest category is Governance with 66,760 signals from 6 government sources.

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