11 Tennis Related Business Ideas (2025)

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Updated: April 14th, 2025

Do you have a passion for tennis and want to turn it into a profitable business?

The future of the tennis industry is very promising and there's plenty of opportunities to build something special in this line of work.

We put together 11 tennis business ideas you can start today:

1. Create an online course

An online course business involves creating and selling digital classes teaching specialized skills or knowledge to subscribed students.

As an entrepreneurial course creator, you identify educational gaps around topics you have expertise in and develop engaging video lessons and supplementary materials.

With flexibility around self-paced or cohort-based structures, building a student base provides passive income potential.

For founders who enjoy information-sharing, launching an online course platform presents a lucrative way to monetize your instructional talents with small startup costs by serving eager lifelong learners seeking convenient access to emerging subjects.

How much you can make: $275 — $1,000,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $2,000 (?)

How long does it take to build: 90 days (?)

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2. Start an outdoor sports store

Looking for a business that combines passion for the outdoors with entrepreneurship? Think about starting an outdoor sports store. This venture involves selling gear and equipment for activities like hiking, camping, and kayaking.

Set up a brick-and-mortar shop in an area that attracts outdoor enthusiasts, or create an online store to reach a wider audience. You’ll need to stock popular items from well-known brands and offer expert advice that helps customers pick the right gear.

Building relationships with suppliers and understanding seasonal product demand will be key. There’s potential to host workshops or demo days to engage with the community and drive sales.

If the idea of doing business in the world of outdoor adventure appeals to you, an outdoor sports store could be both rewarding and profitable. The blend of passion and commerce might just provide the ideal work-life balance you’re looking for.

How much you can make: $1,985 — $125,000/month

How long does it take to build: 60 days (?)

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3. Start a tennis video games development business

4. Start a tennis club

5. Start a country club

6. Start a tennis ball manufacturing business

7. Start a table tennis manufacturing business

8. Start a tennis shop

9. Become a tennis instructor

How much does it cost to start: $3,000 (?)

10. Become a youtube personality

YouTube personalities produce videos on YouTube and post them on their channels. YouTube personalities make money through the following:

Advertising revenue - Ads revenue from the display, overlay, and video ads
Channel Memberships – members earn recurring revenue in exchange for special perks they offer
Merch Shelf – When channel fans browse and purchase official branded merchandise, you showcase it on watch pages.
Super Chat & Super Stickers – Fans pay to get their messages highlighted in chat streams
YouTube Premium Revenue – Get part of a premium subscriber’s subscription fee when fans watch your content.

You can start earning money through either or all of the above options, so long as you meet their YouTube-defined criteria and they are available in your location.

If you want to make money on YouTube, you must apply and be approved for the YouTube Partner Program, which gives creators greater access to YouTube resources and features.

How much you can make: $175,000/month

How much does it cost to start: $5 (?)

How long does it take to build: 34 days (?)

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11. Start a tennis camp

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Pat Walls

I'm Pat Walls and I created Starter Story - a website dedicated to helping people start businesses. We interview entrepreneurs from around the world about how they started and grew their businesses.

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