Amateur sports leagues and tournaments
Starting costs about $4,690 in the United States and 828,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,120 net per month in the United States and 527,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 7 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
See the numbers for my countryFree, no account, in the currency of 250 countries.
The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4,690 | $2,120 |
| Nigeria | 828,000 NGN | 527,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £3,170 | £1,500 |
| Kenya | 203,000 KES | 72,700 KES |
| India | 106,000 INR | 53,000 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Many adults love playing football, basketball or volleyball but lack a full team, a booked pitch, a referee or a regular schedule.
The solution
Turnkey seasonal leagues: booked pitches, fixtures, refereeing, shared online standings, with sign-up as a team or as an individual.
Your customers
Adults aged 18 to 45, groups of friends, colleagues; in B2B, companies wanting an internal or inter-company tournament.
How you make money
300 to 800 € per team per season, or 30 to 60 € per individual player; corporate tournaments billed per event.
Competition
Amateur clubs and federations, informal games among friends, sports centres running their own leagues, pick-up game apps.
Who has an edge
An organised former player or referee, well connected to pitch managers, who creates a friendly atmosphere and enforces the rules.
The risks
Dependence on pitch availability and price; injuries and insurance; teams dropping out mid-season; thin margin if pitches are expensive.
The first 3 steps
- Negotiate regular slots with two pitch managers
- Launch a first six-team league with online sign-up
- Recruit two referees paid per match
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,700 − costs €1,200 = €1,500 net per month. Revenue: 36 teams × €450 a season ÷ 6 months. Costs: pitch rental, referees, trophies and jerseys, insurance, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Amateur sports leagues?
About $4,690 (United States), 828,000 NGN (Nigeria), £3,170 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 250 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,120 (United States), 527,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,500 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 7 months, with 25 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Dependence on pitch availability and price; injuries and insurance; teams dropping out mid-season; thin margin if pitches are expensive.
Where do I start?
1. Negotiate regular slots with two pitch managers 2. Launch a first six-team league with online sign-up 3. Recruit two referees paid per match
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