The Office for National Statistics (ONS) has released its provisional 2026 revision to UK SIC codes. Included in its proposals are new codes that grant the esports industry four bespoke categories.
This new inclusion is the result of British Esports, UKETC, and BLAST collaborating on a proposal with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport to the Office for National Statistics for the creation of SIC codes specific to esports.
It marks a significant moment in the recognition of UK esports.