Parity Research

Check out our reports and insights on women's sports, covering everything from what's in it for brands to what fans want and what pro women athletes think.

The Facts

~3x

Women's sports fans are nearly 3x as likely to purchase a product recommended by a woman athlete than by another type of influencer (2024 International Women's Sports Fandom Report)

88%

Pro women athletes who say a $20K/year sponsorship would be either 'very meaningful' or 'life-changing'

1 in 2

U.S. adults think brands should be investing more in women's sports; that number rises to 66% in France

Latest Release

Paralympic athletes competing

March 4, 2026

NEW DATA: Don't Sleep on Paralympians, the Games, or Their Fans

New international data reveals growing interest in the Winter Paralympics, why women's sports fans are leading engagement, and how brands can drive ROI through Paralympian partnerships.

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Latina professional athletes

October 16, 2025

What Latina Athletes Told Us: Honoring Identity, Exposing Inequity

Discover insights from 75+ Latina professional athletes across 25+ sports. As Hispanic Heritage Month ends, Parity celebrates their stories, revealing both shared pride in identity and the economic inequities shaping women's sports today.

Women's soccer fans

August 1, 2025

What Every Marketer Needs to Know: U.S. Women's Soccer Fans

Women's soccer fans are 58% more likely to purchase based on sponsorship.

U.S. women's sports fans

June 1, 2025

U.S. Women's Sports 2025: Give the Fans What They Want

Consumer trust in women athletes reaches new heights. Based on input from 2,300+ U.S. consumers, our new report uncovers the latest trends driving the business of professional women's sports.

ROI data for women athlete partnerships

January 29, 2025

Numbers Don't Lie: The ROI of Backing Women Athletes Before Milano Cortina 2026

With Milano Cortina 2026 just one year away, brands face a critical decision point: when to invest in partnerships with women Olympic and Paralympic athletes.

Pro women athletes economic realities

December 1, 2024

Beyond the Game: Exposing the Economic Realities of Professional Women Athletes

What do professional women athletes think about sponsorships and income? In recent years, women's sports have surged in popularity, yet beneath the surface, many athletes face profound economic challenges.

From Moment to Mainstream report

September 1, 2024

From Moment to Mainstream: What International Consumers Really Think About Women's Sports

1 in 2 U.S. adults think brands should invest more in women's sports. Dive into our groundbreaking report to uncover the international state of women's sports fandom and what it means for marketers.