The purpose of this study is to explore strategies for establishing a successful ecosystem for the regional sports industry. The research employed a Delphi analysis with seven experts from the sports industry, followed by an Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) analysis involving thirty local government administrators. The findings are as follows: firstly, 'human resources development,' among the four main factors for establishing the regional sports industry ecosystem, was identified as the most crucial, followed by 'sports facilities,' 'industry strategy,' and 'policy and administration' factors. Secondly, 'community sports facilities' emerged as the most crucial element within the sports facilities factor. Similarly, 'cultivation of sports management professionals' ranked highest in the human resources development factor, 'activation of local professional sports teams' stood out in the industry strategy factor, and 'securing finances in the sports industry sector' took precedence within the policy and administration factor. Thirdly, the composite analysis indicates that ‘cultivation of sports management professionals’, ‘community sports facilities,’ ‘expansion of specialized public sports facilities,’ ‘establishment of sports clusters,’ and ‘ensuring financial resources in the sports industry’ have relatively higher priorities. In conclusion, cultivating sports industry professionals with diversity and future insights is considered a crucial element in activating the regional sports industry. Specifically, it is essential to designate universities as regional hubs and develop educational programs that encompass advanced knowledge in the sports industry, practical skills, and forward-thinking approaches. Additionally, it is anticipated that a knowledge exchange program through mentorship activities will play a significant role in the sports industry.