Angers SCO

What Angers SCO does

Angers SCO is a privately held French professional football club, structured as a société anonyme (RCS Angers B 347 863 102, share capital €497,835), founded in 1919 and based in Angers in Pays de la Loire. The club fields a men's first team in Ligue 1 McDonald's under head coach Stéphane Gilli (appointed June 2026), a Centre de Formation for U17/U19, and operates the venue Stade Raymond-Kopa (19,800 capacity) under a 35-year emphyteutic lease with the City of Angers. Ownership is concentrated with Saïd Chabane (since 2011), whose separate Cosnelle agro-food business generates over €100M of revenue. Day-to-day leadership sits with President du Directoire Jérôme Negroni and Director Sportif Laurent Boissier.

The club's commercial surface is operated through wholly owned subsidiaries and affiliates: SCO Footsal / Padel (indoor 5v5 futsal and 4 next-generation padel courts at 2 Rue du Colombier, Stade Raymond-Kopa campus), SCO Handball, SCO Esports (eLigue1 2025 semi-finalist under coach Sami Benakouche), the SCO Fonds Dotation endowment, and the SCO BFC business club. SCO TV is the branded YouTube channel for match highlights, interviews and academy content. Underlying digital infrastructure is standard commercial SaaS (WordPress CMS, Google Analytics 4, Hotjar, Axeptio consent, Shopify for boutique.angers-sco.fr, Welko for web development, Infomaniak hosting); no proprietary platform is disclosed. Stadium-side retail infrastructure includes a city-centre boutique and on-site shop at Stade Raymond-Kopa, alongside restaurant Le Panoramique and the club-house bar.

Revenue is diversified across transactional, subscription, licensing and usage-based streams: matchday ticketing at billetterie.angers-sco.fr, tiered season-ticket subscriptions (2026-2027 campaign launched April 2026), official merchandise (jerseys €30-€85, caps €20; seasonal sales up to -70%), sponsorship visibility (Nike as equipment supplier; regional partners including Angers Loire Métropole, Atoll, Magasins U, Viwone, Sorare, Actual Group, Agency Partners), corporate hospitality through the Espace Pro / Business division (Loges, Le Panoramique, seminars, SCO BFC), and Footsal/Padel facility revenue (off-peak €60/hr, peak €90/hr, 10-session card €90, lunch formula €11/person, tournaments, leagues, birthdays €99-€192, team building). Additional revenue lines include academy registrations (€350/year single session, €630/year double, +€45 kit), holiday camps, the inclusive Enfants de la Balle program (€395/year, SCO Fondation-supported), and international youth exchanges (Tunisian Football Federation, July 2026). Marketing and distribution combine direct ticketing, the SCO TV YouTube channel, six-channel social presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, plus SCO TV), email/newsletter tracks, three official supporters' groups (Kop De La Butte, Brigade Ouest, Allez SCO), and seasonal campaigns; customer segments span individual fans, local/regional B2B sponsors, youth and family academy customers, leisure-sport participants, and international football federations.

Name

Angers SCO

Legal name

ANGERS SCO

Website

https://angers-sco.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1919

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Angers SCO is a privately held French professional football club founded in 1919, based in Angers, competing in Ligue 1 McDonald's. It operates the 19,800-seat Stade Raymond-Kopa under a 35-year lease, runs a Centre de Formation, and diversified subsidiaries in Footsal/Padel, Handball, eSports, and corporate hospitality.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE), Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Matchday ticketing
• Sports merchandise
• Corporate hospitality
• Fan subscriptions

Headquarters

HQ city

Angers

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue (Billetterie): Revenue generated from ticket sales for Ligue 1 home matches and cup fixtures at Stade Raymond-Kopa. Ticket categories include standard seating and premium VIP/hospitality options.
2. Merchandise & Boutique: Sale of officially licensed merchandise including replica jerseys (home and away), caps, accessories, and lifestyle apparel through the club's physical boutique (centre-ville) and online store (boutique.angers-sco.fr).
3. Hospitality & Business Services: Corporate hospitality offerings including VIP loges, event and seminar hosting at Stade Raymond-Kopa, business club membership (SCO BFC), sponsorship visibility packages, and exclusive events for business partners.
4. Sponsorship & Kit Supply: Kit supplier partnership with Nike and regional/local sponsorship agreements with partners including Angers Loire Métropole, Atoll, Viwone, Sorare, and Actual Group, generating visibility revenue through jersey, stadium, and digital branding.
5. Season Ticket Subscriptions: Annual and multi-year subscription revenue from season ticket holders (abonnés) providing access to all Ligue 1 home matches, with tiered pricing and family/youth discounts.
6. Footsal & Padel Facility Revenue: Hourly court rental fees for indoor futsal and padel, session passes, subscription cards (10-session card for €90), academy fees, children's birthday party packages, team building/event bookings, tournament entry fees, and food & beverage sales at the club-house/bar.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Angers SCO is a professional French football club founded in 1919 that competes in Ligue 1 McDonald's, the top tier of French professional football. The club operates a diversified sporting portfolio that includes a footsal/padel facility, a handball section, an esports team, an association for community activities, and a fonds de dotation for charitable initiatives. Revenue is generated from matchday operations, merchandise, corporate hospitality, sponsorship, and fan subscriptions.

Product overview

Angers SCO is a professional French football club offering a comprehensive sports ecosystem. The core offering is the professional football team competing in Ligue 1 McDonald's, complemented by a Youth Academy (Centre de Formation), Footsal and Padel indoor facilities, esports team, and official merchandise store. The club provides diverse recreational services including children's academies, birthday packages, holiday camps, team building events, tournaments, and leagues for various audiences. Business services encompass ticketing, hospitality, event hosting at Stade Raymond-Kopa, and seminar facilities. The subsidiary SCO Footsal operates the Footsal and Padel complex at Stade Raymond-Kopa.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SCO Footsal / Padel: Indoor football (futsal) and padel sports complex offering facilities, leagues, tournaments, and youth academies
• SCO Handball
• SCO Esports
• SCO TV
• SCO BFC
• Académie Angers SCO Footsal

Products and services

• First Team Professional Football
• Footsal and Padel Facility
• Handball Section
• Esports Team

Quantifiable outcome

• 5th place in Ligue 1 Pitch Championship (score 18.09/20), up from 17th place (15.96) the previous season
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, major and core.

• Tunisian Football FederationminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 July 2026Partnership hosting 28 young Tunisian U14/U15 players for a week-long immersion training camp at Angers SCO's Centre d'Entraînement from July 4-11. Showcases the club's training methodology internationally and creates scouting ties with North African football.
• NikemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNike is the Official Equipment Supplier (Équipementier Officiel) of Angers SCO, providing match kits, training wear, and official merchandise. Nike's logo appears on the front of the jersey and is listed as a major partner. The partnership includes both the professional team and the club's retail/merchandise operations.
• Angers Loire MétropolecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAngers Loire Métropole is an institutional partner of the club, listed in the partners section and the business directory. As the metropolitan government authority for Angers, this partnership provides public legitimacy, regional support, and cross-promotional benefits between the club and the metropolitan area.
• AtollcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal commercial partner with a logo on the official partners page. Atoll operates sports retail locations in Angers, contributing to the club's retail ecosystem and community presence.
• SorareminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNFT fantasy football platform Sorare is an official partner of Angers SCO, listed alongside other partners. Sorare offers fantasy football games featuring Ligue 1 players, providing the club with exposure to the Web3/gaming audience.
• Actual GroupminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHR and recruitment services company listed as a partner in the directory and official partners page. Actual Group provides employment and HR solutions, potentially supporting the club's staffing needs and serving as a regional business network connection.
• Magasins U (Leclerc)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional supermarket chain (Magasins U) is listed as a partner, appearing on the official partners page and the business directory. Provides retail visibility and community connection in the Angers region.
• Agency PartnersminorGTM or Marketing PartnerAgency Partners sponsors the 'Joueur du Mois' (Player of the Month) award for Angers SCO, having awarded goalkeeper Hervé Koffi twice during the 2024-2025 season. Represents a small-scale local advertising/partnership arrangement.
• SCO BFC (Business Club)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSCO BFC (Business Football Club) is Angers SCO's business networking club that brings together member companies for networking events at Stade Raymond-Kopa. Garden Party events are organized for members. Functions as an internal B2B community platform that drives corporate partnership engagement and hospitality sales.
• SCO Fondation (SCO Endowment Fund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SCO Fondation (SCO fonds de dotation) is the club's charitable endowment fund that supports social initiatives including the 'Enfants de la Balle' inclusive football program for children with disabilities. SCO Fondation provides complete Angers SCO kits to enrolled children. Represents the club's social responsibility and community investment arm.
• Les Enfants de la Balle (Disability Sports Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInclusive sports association partnering with Angers SCO Footsal to run the 'Enfants de la Balle' program for children with disabilities (visual, hearing, mental, behavioral). With SCO Fondation support, the program offers weekly adapted football sessions. BeIN Sport journalist Smaïl Bouabdellah serves as program godfather.
• Electronic Arts (EA Sports / FC EAFC)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerElectronic Arts provides the EAFC (formerly FIFA) video game platform through which Angers SCO competes in eLigue 1 and eCoupe de France as an official licensed club. The partnership extends the club's brand to the gaming audience and creates digital engagement revenue opportunities.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• FC Nantes: FC Nantes is a fellow Ligue 1 French professional football club of comparable mid-tier scale, with similar regional anchoring (western France), academy-driven model, and a history of promotion/relegation between Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 — the closest comparable peer to Angers SCO.
• RC Lens: RC Lens is a Ligue 1 club of comparable operational profile (mid-table French professional football), the parent of Anthony Bermont (loaned to Angers) and the source of Hervé Koffi's loan — a direct peer through shared player transactions and similar tier positioning.
• Stade Brestois 29: Stade Brestois is a Ligue 1 club of directly comparable scale and regional footprint (western France), with a similar recent history of promotion/relegation cycles and a comparable player development profile (Haris Belkebla previously played there).
• Le Havre AC: Le Havre AC is a Ligue 1 club mentioned explicitly in Angers' current standings (14th, one point below Angers), with a comparable mid-tier scale, northern France regional base, and shared Ligue 1/Ligue 2 yo-yo history.
• Toulouse FC: Toulouse FC is a Ligue 1 professional football club of similar size with comparable academy emphasis and recent promotion/relegation profile, representing a directly comparable business model around stadium operations, academy, and merchandise revenue.
• Montpellier HSC: Montpellier HSC is a French Ligue 1 club of comparable size and historic profile, with similar stadium ownership structure, academy focus, and recent sporting volatility — a comparable peer for revenue mix and operational scale analysis.
• EA Guingamp: EA Guingamp is a French professional football club competing in Ligue 2 with a comparable size, Breton/western France regional anchor, and strong academy reputation — a peer for understanding the Ligue 2 promotion economics that Angers SCO must continually manage.
• AJ Auxerre: AJ Auxerre is a French professional football club competing in Ligue 2 with a comparable mid-market scale, historical Ligue 1 pedigree, and academy-driven talent model — a relevant peer for promotional economics and academy-to-first-team pathway comparisons.

Broad incumbents

• AS Saint-Étienne: AS Saint-Étienne is a historically prominent French football club currently competing (with a much larger historical trophy haul and fanbase) in a similar or lower tier than Angers SCO, providing a benchmark for how historic French clubs operate at a regional level with stadium and academy assets.
• OGC Nice: OGC Nice is a Ligue 1 club operating with a similar Mediterranean/regional anchoring but significantly higher commercial scale, ownership structure (Ineos), and revenue base — useful as a scaled comparator on commercial operations within the same league.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/AngersSCO
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@AngersSCOYTB
• Facebookfacebook.com/AngersSCO
• LinkedInfr.linkedin.com/company/angerssco
• Instagraminstagram.com/angers_sco
• TikToktiktok.com/@angerssco

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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