The World Business Chicago Research Center examines 10 sports-related industries across Chicagoland, revealing $5.6 billion in economic output, more than 60,000 jobs, and nearly 2,850 establishments in 2025.
Read this week’s WBC Business Pulse, powered by LinkedIn, to discover how Chicagoland compares with other major U.S. metros, how professional sports generate economic activity beyond game day, and why sports are an important part of the regional vibrancy strategy in our economic plan, Chicago 2050: A Plan for Economic Growth & Jobs.