Sports facilities — Industry overview in Switzerland
Switzerland is home to a total of 5'855 active companies in sports activities. Over the last 10 years, the industry has grown by 47.7%, with 3'836 new companies registered, and 1'946 companies liquidated.
- 3'836 new companies
- 1'946 liquidated companies
- ** year to date
Sports facilities — Geographical breakdown in Switzerland
The map below shows the geographical distribution of Sports facilities in Switzerland.
Sports facilities — Industry size in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 3'836 companies in sports activities have been incorporated over the last 10 years, with 1'890 still active today. The following regions have the highest number of Sports facilities:
Canton of Zurich (980), Canton of Bern (663), and Canton of Vaud (649).
Companies in sports activities are the 31st largest group of companies in Switzerland.
- 3'836 new companies
- 5'855 active companies
- ** year to date
Sports facilities — New companies vs. companies in liquidation in Switzerland
Over the past 12 months, 400 companies in sports activities were incorporated. In that same period, 278 companies have closed, resulting in an overall 2.1% growth in Switzerland.
- 400 new companies
- 278 liquidated companies
- * month to date
Sports facilities — Size and number of employees in Switzerland
The most common company size for Sports facilities in Switzerland is "micro". The majority of companies have between 1 and 9 employees.
- Size distribution
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88% Micro (1-9 emp.)
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10% Small (10-49 emp.)
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2% Medium (50-249 emp.)
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0% Large (>249 emp.)
Sports facilities — Industry activities (or “NOGA codes”) in Switzerland
Out of the 5'855 companies in sports activities, most are active in
Other sports activities (2'485), Fitness facilities (1'584), and Operation of sports facilities (1'111).
Each category has its own code, called a NOGA code. The General Classification of Economic Activities (NOGA) is a nomenclature that groups all economic activities that can be carried out in a classification with 794 positions at its last level.
Sports facilities
Nb of legal entities
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Other sports activities
2'485
Operation of sports facilities
1'111
Activities of sport clubs
675
Companies in sports activities in Switzerland show a variety of legal forms. The majority of companies are "Limited Liability Company" (43%), followed by "Limited" (24%) and "Other" (19%).
- Legal forms
- 43% Limited Liability Company
- 24% Limited
- 19% Other
- 14% Sole proprietorship
Sports facilities — Latest registrations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 21 companies in sports activities have been incorporated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Established on
8604 Volketswil
21/08/2026
1253 Vandoeuvres
13/08/2026
1618 Châtel-St-Denis
12/08/2026
9204 Andwil SG
12/08/2026
8514 Amlikon-Bissegg
07/08/2026
Sports facilities — Latest liquidations in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 15 companies in sports activities have been liquidated in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
ZIP / Town
Cancelled on
2300 La Chaux-de-Fonds
28/08/2026
8514 Amlikon-Bissegg
27/08/2026
ohne Domizil-sans domicile
27/08/2026
1563 Dompierre FR
17/08/2026
Sports facilities – Latest SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) publications in Switzerland
In Switzerland, 175 companies in sports activities have been published in the SOGC (SHAB/FOSC) in the last 30 days. Here are the latest ones.
Company
Event type
Published on
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
28/08/2026
Change of status
28/08/2026
Change of head office (other political community), Change of domicile
27/08/2026