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Data updated 19 June 2026

Sports & Recreation Companies in Denmark

Companies
7,734
Market
Denmark

The Sports & Recreation sector in Denmark comprises 7,734 companies across 8 sub-industries. Its largest sub-industry is Sports teams and clubs (2,932 companies), and the highest-revenue company is TIVOLI A/S. This page breaks the sports and recreation market down by sub-industry, company size and revenue, and lists the 50 largest companies in Denmark by revenue. Data last updated 19 June 2026.

Compare with the Nordic-wide sports activities and amusement market, or browse all Denmark industries.

Summary: key data points for Sports & Recreation in Denmark

  • Total companies: 7,734
  • Sub-industries: 8
  • Largest sub-industry: Sports teams and clubs — 2,932 companies (37.9% of the sector)
  • Second largest: Other sports activities — 1,515 companies
  • Third largest: Operation of sports facilities — 1,038 companies
  • Companies with reported revenue: 3,227
  • Companies with €10M+ revenue: 35
  • Companies with reported headcount: 3,249
  • Larger employers (100+ staff): 35

Sports & Recreation in Denmark by sub-industry

Sub-industryCompanies% of sector
Sports teams and clubs2,93237.9%
Other sports activities1,51519.6%
Operation of sports facilities1,03813.4%
Other leisure activities1,01213.1%
Fitness centers88711.5%
Operation of amusement and theme parks1902.5%
Experiential activities1582.0%
Drift af andre forlystelser og fritidsaktiviteter20.0%

Company size — Sports & Recreation in Denmark

Based on the 3,249 sports and recreation companies in Denmark with reported employee figures.

EmployeesCompanies% of reported
1–102,30671.0%
11–4982425.4%
50–99842.6%
100–199190.6%
200–499130.4%
500+30.1%

The sector is dominated by small firms — 71.0% of companies with reported headcount have 1–10 employees. At the other end, 35 companies employ 100+ people and represent the high-value enterprise accounts.

Revenue distribution — Sports & Recreation in Denmark

Based on the 3,227 sports and recreation companies in Denmark with reported revenue.

Revenue bandCompanies% of reported
€0–100k40.1%
€100k–200k75323.3%
€200k–500k84226.1%
€500k–1M60418.7%
€1M–10M98930.6%
€10M–100M331.0%
€100M+20.1%

Top 50 Sports & Recreation companies in Denmark by revenue

Business IDCompanyWebsiteEmployeesRevenueSub-industry
10404916TIVOLI A/S500+€169.6MOperation of amusement and theme parks
36887613LEGOLAND ApSlegoland-village.dk500+€107.6MOperation of amusement and theme parks
38265806PARKEN Services A/S500+€98.9MOperation of sports facilities
43952161F.C. København P/Sfck.dk200–499€49.5MSports teams and clubs
24257703FC NORDSJÆLLAND A/Sfcn.dk200–499€43.4MSports teams and clubs
83933410BRØNDBYERNES I.F. FODBOLD A/S200–499€43.1MSports teams and clubs
83839910AGF A/S200–499€36.1MSports teams and clubs
44478145LEGO House A/Slegohouse.com200–499€34.5MOperation of amusement and theme parks
12264712Hovedstadens Svømmeklubhsk.dk200–499€32.7MSports teams and clubs
19476502Foreningen DGI Byendgi-byen.dk200–499€25.4MOperation of sports facilities
83073713VIBORG F.F. PROF. FODBOLD A/Snull200–499€25.4MSports teams and clubs
21299014DANSK BOLDSPIL-UNIONdbu.dk200–499€24.7MOther sports activities
40011218DGIdgi.dk200–499€23.5MSports teams and clubs
30616065LYNGBY BOLDKLUB A/Slyngby-boldklub.dk200–499€22.1MSports teams and clubs
15619376ESBJERG FORENEDE BOLDKLUBBER ELITEFODBOLD A/Snull200–499€21.8MSports teams and clubs
31254418ARCA APSarca.dk200–499€20.7MFitness centers
31576156FC MIDTJYLLAND A/Sfcm.dk100–199€19.5MSports teams and clubs
16325228VEJEN IDRÆTSCENTERsportscenterdk.com100–199€19.1MOperation of sports facilities
58603554Hellerup Idræts Klubhikfodbold.dk100–199€18.1MSports teams and clubs
31085179VB ALLIANCEN A/Svejle-boldklub.dk100–199€17.2MSports teams and clubs
56808310Danmarks Idrætsforbunddif.dk100–199€16.6MSports teams and clubs
26127912Lyngby og Gentofte gymnastiklg-gymnastik.dk100–199€16.0MSports teams and clubs
83940816RANDERS FC A/S100–199€15.6MSports teams and clubs
10101441DJURS SOMMERLAND A/Sdjurssommerland.dk100–199€15.3MOperation of amusement and theme parks
89943728FODBOLDALLIANCEN AC HORSENS A/Sachorsens.dk100–199€14.0MSports teams and clubs
48919014DanskHåndboldnull100–199€12.0MSports teams and clubs
16816019GIF-Gymnastik, Gladsaxegifgymnastik.dk100–199€11.6MSports teams and clubs
23494914LYNGBY SVØMMEKLUB100–199€11.5MSports teams and clubs
32277748HB KØGE A/Snull100–199€11.5MSports teams and clubs
10050979Sparta Atletik og Løbsparta.dk100–199€10.4MSports teams and clubs
26397731Silkeborg IF A/Ssilkeborgif.com100–199€10.3MSports teams and clubs
32788637DEN ERHVERVSDRIVENDE FOND KULTURCENTER-LIMFJORDkclimfjord.dk100–199€10.1MOperation of amusement and theme parks
51769015KSI - KU Studenteridrætkustudenteridraet.dk100–199€10.1MSports teams and clubs
46920112Svøm Slagelse Korsørsvomsk.dk100–199€10.0MSports teams and clubs
32189512Den Selvejende Institution SKANSENoplevskansen.dk100–199€10.0MOperation of sports facilities
18002019DGI Østjylland50–99€9.9MSports teams and clubs
53038719BOLDKLUBBEN AF 1893b93.dk50–99€9.8MSports teams and clubs
34581282RANDERS LEISURE CENTER A/S50–99€9.8MOther leisure activities
17184717Farum Gymnastikforeningfarum-gymnastikforening.dk50–99€9.6MSports teams and clubs
71568113DGI Storkøbenhavn50–99€9.6MSports teams and clubs
34112037Krumspringkrumspring.dk50–99€9.5MSports teams and clubs
46289714DBU Jyllanddbujylland.dk50–99€8.9MSports teams and clubs
25642317ROGrog.dk50–99€8.8MSports teams and clubs
26487412GENTOFTE SVØMMEKLUBgentofteswim.dk50–99€8.8MSports teams and clubs
26849810Gladsaxe Svømmeklubgsc.dk50–99€8.6MSports teams and clubs
19810305FONDEN SKÆRBÆKcentretskaerbaekcentret.dk50–99€8.6MOperation of sports facilities
16644188DGI Midt- og Vestsjælland50–99€8.6MSports teams and clubs
37290157Maximum Aalborg ApSnull50–99€8.6MOther leisure activities
34453454KLIK Event S.M.B.Akliksecurity.dk50–99€8.5MOperation of sports facilities
41451270Ground ApSground.dk50–99€8.4MFitness centers

How to sell to Sports & Recreation companies in Denmark

  • Micro-business heavy: 71.0% of firms with reported headcount have 1–10 staff — keep offers simple, fast to adopt, and priced for small teams.
  • Enterprise tier: 35 companies have 100+ employees — these are your high-ACV accounts that warrant named-account outbound.
  • Revenue concentration: 35 companies report €10M+ revenue and concentrate most of the sector's buying power.
  • Segment your list: the sector splits across 8 sub-industries led by Sports teams and clubs — target by sub-industry rather than the sector as a whole.
  • Reach the decision-makers: Nordic Lead Database provides verified emails and direct phone numbers for executives at Denmark's sports and recreation companies.

Sports & Recreation across the Nordics

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many sports and recreation companies are there in Denmark?+
There are 7,734 sports and recreation companies in Denmark, split across 8 sub-industries, the largest being Sports teams and clubs with 2,932 companies. Figures were last updated on 19 June 2026.
What are the largest sports and recreation companies in Denmark?+
Ranked by revenue, the largest sports and recreation companies in Denmark include TIVOLI A/S, LEGOLAND ApS, PARKEN Services A/S, F.C. København P/S, FC NORDSJÆLLAND A/S. The full top 50 list with revenue, headcount and website is shown above.
How can I get contact data for decision-makers at sports and recreation companies in Denmark?+
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