This article showcases our top picks for the best Chicago based Sporting Goods companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Sporting Goods industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.
We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.
We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:
- Innovation
- Innovative ideas
- Innovative route to market
- Innovative product
- Growth
- Exceptional growth
- Exceptional growth strategy
- Management
- Societal impact
Top Chicago Sporting Goods Startups
Data sourced from Crunchbase and SemRush.
Catch
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Catch Co creates products, content, and shopping experiences for the modern angler.
Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
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The Wilson Sporting Goods Company is an American sports equipment manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois
Spikeball
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Spikeball’s mission is to be the next great American sport.
Sports Fans Depot
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Sports Fans Depot is a sporting goods store that offers a range of products including outdoor gear camping, paintball, and more.
Clubhouse
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Clubhouse is a manufacturing company that supplies sportswear and masks for soccer, basketball, baseball and hockey.
Morton’s Restaurant Group
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Morton’s Restaurant Group is the world’s largest owner and operator of company-owned upscale steakhouse restaurants.
Chicago Cubs
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The Chicago Cubs are the National League Baseball Team for Chicago, IL.
Chicago Red Stars
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Chicago Red Stars are the oldest and winningest team in professional women’s soccer, demonstrating grit and consistency in over a decade.
Killerspin
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Killerspin manufactures tables, rackets, and balls.
PedalCell
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PedalCell is the ultimate power source to keep long-distance cyclists fully charged on their journeys.
Warphole
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Warphole is an e-commerce platform that offers outdoor games products.
Heatsheets
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Heatsheets designs and manufactures outdoor survival products such as blankets, capes, gloves, and sleeping bags for all types of weather.
Areli Sportswear
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Areli Sportswear provides custom uniforms for sports.
Putterman Athletics
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Putterman Athletics is one of the largest suppliers of tennis equipment, outfitting everyone from backyard enthusiasts and private clubs.
Tenspeed Hero
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Tenspeed Hero is an online shop offering cycling equipment, clothing, helmets, water bottles, caps, etc.
Sweatvac
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Sweatvac offers athletic apparel, headwear, and sports gear.
BRACEUNDER
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BRACEUNDER is an athletic apparel company designed to make every body better through dynamic, therapeutic, and customizable support.
Mcfadden’s Chicago
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Mcfaddens Chicago is a sports bar that offers Irish food and beverages to its clients.
C6 Agility
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C6 Agility is an online sports leg guard equipment manufacturing and selling company.
Cricket Merchant LLC
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Cricket Merchant LLC is the Best & Biggest Cricket Store in West Chicago, Illinois, North America.
