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MCC 7941 — Commercial Sports, Professional Sports Clubs, Athletic Fields, and Sports Promoters

Assigned to professional sports teams, stadium operators, and sports event promoters.

MCC Code

7941

Industry

Leisure & Entertainment

Risk Level

Medium

Overview

MCC 7941 covers professional sports organisations, stadium and arena operators, and sports event promoters. Card payments are accepted for ticket sales, merchandise, hospitality packages, and concessions.

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, event-driven and seasonal, mixed card-present and CNP, season tickets and hospitality packages

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Event cancellation and refund policies must be clearly disclosed per network requirements.

Risk & Compliance

Risk is low to medium. High-value hospitality packages and event cancellation risk create moderate exposure. Season ticket subscriptions and advance booking are common payment models.

Common Merchants

Premier League clubs, NFL teams, Wembley Stadium, The O2, Madison Square Garden, AEG, Live Nation (sports), Formula 1 (events), UFC, PGA Tour

Transaction Profile

Mid to high value, event-driven and seasonal, mixed card-present and CNP, season tickets and hospitality packages

Card Network Notes

Standard interchange applies. Event cancellation and refund policies must be clearly disclosed per network requirements.

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