FSV Frankfurt 1899

What FSV Frankfurt 1899 does

FSV Frankfurt 1899 is a member-owned German football club and registered association (e.V.), founded in 1899 and headquartered at PSD Bank Arena (Bornheimer Hang, Richard-Herrmann-Platz 1, 60386 Frankfurt am Main). The organization operates through two legal entities: the non-profit FSV Frankfurt 1899 e.V. and its commercial subsidiary FSV Frankfurt 1899 Fußball GmbH (HR B 84695; VAT DE 114233775), which runs the professional football operations, stadium management, hospitality, and commercial activities. The first team competes in the Regionalliga Südwest (4th tier of German football) at a 12,542-capacity stadium (4,139 seats including 690 VIP/padded seats and 8,367 standing places), with Robert Lempka serving as Geschäftsführer (CEO) of the GmbH.

The club's product portfolio spans matchday ticketing (single-game, season, family, supporter packages sold via Reservix/ADticket), corporate hospitality (VIP lodges, business seats, conference/event rentals accommodating 10-10,000 guests), branded merchandise (stadium shop, fsv-shop.de online store, kaufhausHESSEN retail), the FFH Soccer School youth academy (3,000+ children annually at 8+ Hesse locations plus international camps, holding a 2017 world record), and the Nachwuchsleistungszentrum (youth performance center). The mobile app (iOS/Android) supports Bluecode contactless payments and digital ticketing. Revenue streams include recurring ticket subscriptions, annual membership fees (passive, active, family, lifetime tiers from €0-€1,899), sponsorship/naming rights, and corporate event hosting.

The go-to-market is event-driven and distributed: direct sales at the PSD Bank Arena box office (with €2 walk-up surcharge), online via Reservix/ADticket, advance booking offices across Germany, and B2B hospitality packages sold directly by the sales team (Christian Sollich, Robert Lempka). The member-owned governance structure (e.V.) plus a Fan & Förderabteilung and Förderverein (chaired by Kalliopi Charitonidou) create recurring community-driven revenue. Commercial partnerships span core/main sponsor Hofmann Umzüge, naming-rights partner PSD Bank Hessen-Thüringen eG, outfitter Erima, premium partners Beck's, Hessengarage Emil Frey, Frankfurter Bewachungsinstitut, Avant Tecno, and Gothaer, plus technology vendors Vielsinn (web) and QualityHosting AG, and ticketing/operational partners ADticket and Hit Radio FFH (naming partner of the soccer school). The club also maintains talent-development partnerships with four Frankfurt-area schools (Hostatoschule, Heinrich-Kraft-Schule, Edith Stein Schule, Carl-von-Weinberg-Schule).

Name

FSV Frankfurt 1899

Legal name

FSV Frankfurt 1899 e.V.

Website

https://fsv-frankfurt.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1899

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FSV Frankfurt 1899 is a German member-owned football club founded in 1899, operating from PSD Bank Arena in Frankfurt am Main and competing in the Regionalliga Südwest, with diversified revenue from ticketing, hospitality, sponsorships, merchandise, and the FFH Soccer School youth academy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club (Sports Club Services)

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Matchday ticket sales
• Youth soccer training
• Stadium hospitality services
• Sports club merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Matchday revenue from single game tickets, season tickets, and VIP/ticket packages. Season tickets offer savings versus individual match tickets and include advance purchase rights for cup games.
2. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees for the e.V. association with various categories including passive, active, family, and lifetime memberships.
3. Merchandise and Fan Shop: Sales of fan merchandise including jerseys, scarves, accessories through stadium shop and online store (fsv-shop.de). Also includes sale at kaufhausHESSEN retail location.
4. Sponsorship and Advertising: Revenue from main sponsorship, naming rights, perimeter advertising, stadium magazine ads, online banners, and sponsor-of-the-day packages at home games.
5. Hospitality and Corporate Events: VIP lodge rentals, business seat packages, corporate event hosting, and networking events for business partners at PSD Bank Arena.
6. FFH Soccer School: Revenue from youth soccer camps, training courses, and international programs. Over 3000 children annually at 8+ locations in Hesse.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FSV Frankfurt 1899 is a German member-owned football club that fields a professional men's team competing in the Regionalliga Südwest, with home matches hosted at the 12,542-capacity PSD Bank Arena. The club sells match tickets (single-match and season), runs the FFH Soccer School youth training program for children aged 6-14, operates an official online and stadium fan shop, offers tiered club memberships with voting rights, and provides VIP/corporate hospitality packages plus venue rentals for corporate events at the PSD Bank Arena.

Product overview

FSV Frankfurt 1899 e.V. is a traditional football club based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, founded in 1899. The organization operates primarily as a sports club rather than a technology company, offering a portfolio of sports, entertainment, and hospitality services. Core offerings include the PSD Bank Arena stadium venue hosting Regionalliga Südwest matches, the FFH Soccer School youth academy program, official fan merchandise (Fan Shop), club membership programs, hospitality/VIP services, and ticket sales for home games. Additionally, the venue is available for corporate event hosting. The club's commercial operations are supported by its FSV Frankfurt 1899 Fußball GmbH subsidiary.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• FFH Fußballschule: Football school run by the club, offering holiday camps, training programs, and goalkeeper schools for children aged 6-14 across multiple locations in Hesse. Has held a world record for most participants in a multi-day football course with 510 participants in 2017.
• FFH Goalkeeper School
• PSD Bank Arena
• SchwarzBlau TV
• FSV App

Products and services

• PSD Bank Arena Stadium The club's home stadium at Bornheimer Hang, Frankfurt, with capacity for 12,542 spectators (4,139 seats including 690 VIP/padded seats, and 8,367 standing places). Equipped with a 5m² LED wall, 20 LED displays, and 32 smartphone-controllable speakers. Features modern VIP lodges and a business area for 500+ VIP guests.
• FFH Soccer School A youth soccer academy for children aged 6-14 offering holiday camps, training programs, and a specialized goalkeeper school. Operates at 8+ locations across Hesse with international reach (e.g., Grossarl, Austria). Holds the world record for most participants in a multi-day football course (510 participants in 2017, 10th anniversary) and serves over 3,000 children annually. Includes dedicated FFH Goalkeeper School for goalkeepers aged 8-14 and a girls' division.
• Match Tickets and Season Tickets Ticket products for FSV Frankfurt home games at PSD Bank Arena, including single matchday tickets, season tickets in three categories (Seat Cat 1 Red, Seat Cat 2 Orange, Standing Cat 3 Blue), family tickets, supporter tickets (€899 for 10 VIP day tickets), VIP day tickets (€99 + VAT), and gift voucher tickets. Member discounts and age-based discounts (children, students, trainees, pensioners, disabled persons) are applied. Distributed online via Reservix/ADticket and at stadium box office.
• Club Membership Program Annual and lifetime memberships of FSV Frankfurt 1899 e.V. with tiered pricing — passive (children free up to 13; teen €72; student/trainee/FSJ/senior 62+ €96; standard €120), Fan & Support Department €65, family €150 (2 adults + children up to 14), gift €75 (includes €10 fan-store voucher), and lifetime €1,899 one-time. Benefits include ticket discounts, membership card, 10% fan merchandise discount, and FSV Kids Club access.
• Hospitality and Corporate Event Hosting VIP lodge rentals, business seat packages, corporate event hosting, and networking events at PSD Bank Arena for B2B customers. Includes exclusive catering, reserved company tables, and partner networking events. The arena accommodates 10 to 10,000 guests for conferences, seminars, workshops, team events, and private celebrations with full catering options.
• Official Fan Shop Merchandise Official club merchandise (jerseys, scarves, sunglasses, cushions, jackets, accessories) sold through the online store at fsv-shop.de, the physical fan shop in the main grandstand of PSD Bank Arena, and at the kaufhausHESSEN retail partner. Offers member 10% discount and Erima-produced apparel.
• Corporate Sponsorship and Advertising Packages Tiered sponsorship and advertising packages including main sponsorship (Hofmann Umzüge), naming rights (PSD Bank Hessen-Thüringen eG since February 2018), premium partnerships (Beck's, Hessengarage Emil Frey, Frankfurter Bewachungsinstitut, Avant Tecno, Gothaer), outfitter (Erima), perimeter advertising, stadium magazine ads, online banners, and sponsor-of-the-day packages at home games.
• Youth Performance Center (Nachwuchsleistungszentrum) Youth development program (Nachwuchsleistungszentrum) at PSD Bank Arena focused on training young footballers with a structured pedagogical approach, behavioral guidelines, and partner-school collaborations (Hostatoschule Frankfurt-Höchst, Heinrich-Kraft-Schule, Edith Stein Schule, Carl-von-Weinberg-Schule). Includes a youth support membership category (Jugendfördermitgliedschaft).
• SchwarzBlau TV Video Platform Official club media channel and video platform delivering match highlights, interviews, and club content to FSV Frankfurt fans, distributed through fsv-frankfurt.de and the club's YouTube presence.
• FSV Mobile App with Bluecode Contactless Payments Official FSV Frankfurt mobile app for iOS and Android that supports contactless in-stadium payments via the Bluecode payment network at PSD Bank Arena concessions and retail points.

Quantifiable outcome

• FFH Soccer School world record: 510 participants in multi-day football course (2017)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

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

• Hofmann Umzüge - Ludwig Hofmann jr. GmbH & Co. KGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor of FSV Frankfurt. Provides moving and logistics services sponsorship with prominent branding across stadium and club communications.
• ErimacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial outfitter providing all club apparel, training gear, and merchandise products for players, staff, and fans.
• PSD Bank Hessen-Thüringen eGcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerNaming rights partner for PSD Bank Arena since February 2018. Also lodge partner and sponsor of FFH Soccer School.
• Beck'smajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and lodge partner. Brewery brand providing hospitality services and premium positioning.
• Hessengarage Emil FreymajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner. Ford dealership providing automotive services and support.
• Frankfurter Bewachungsinstitut (FBI)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and provider of security services for stadium and events. Also partner for FFH Soccer School.
• Avant Tecno Deutschland GmbHmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner. Technology company providing industrial equipment solutions.
• Gothaer Bezirksdirektion - Achenbach & RadermachermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium and lodge partner. Insurance services provider for club and partner insurance solutions.
• ADticket GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticket service provider. Operates ticket hotline, physical ticket offices, and online ticket platform.
• Hit Radio FFHcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial naming partner for FFH Soccer School. Radio station providing media coverage and brand association.
• Sanitätshaus Förster - Orthopädietechnik oHGminorOthersPartner for youth performance center providing orthopaedic and medical equipment support.
• SPOREG - Ambulantes RehabilitationszentrumminorOthersTeam partner and rehabilitation services provider for athletes.
• Hostatoschule Frankfurt-HöchstminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for youth development and talent identification programs.
• Heinrich-Kraft-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for youth development programs.
• Edith Stein SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for youth development programs.
• Carl-von-Weinberg-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner school for youth development programs.
• Vielsinn GmbHmajorTechnology or IntegrationResponsible for conception, design, and realization of club website and communications. Marketing, strategy and design agency from Frankfurt.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Kickers Offenbach: Historic Frankfurt-area football club (founded 1901), competing in lower German professional leagues with similar traditional member-owned structure and rivalry profile. Both clubs share the Frankfurt fan base, region, and operate at comparable competitive levels with similar stadium sizes around 12,000-20,000 capacity.
• Rot-Weiss Essen: Traditional German football club (founded 1907) from Essen, currently competing in 3. Liga/Regionalliga. Similar member-owned e.V. structure, traditional supporter base, and modernized stadium infrastructure targeting the lower tiers of German professional football.
• SV Waldhof Mannheim: Traditional German football club (founded 1907) from Mannheim, competing in Regionalliga/3. Liga. Comparable historical profile, member-owned governance, similar stadium capacity, and shared competitive tier in German football.
• Alemannia Aachen: Historic German football club (founded 1900) from Aachen, competing in lower German professional leagues. Comparable traditional club profile, member-owned structure, and historical Bundesliga heritage now operating at a lower competitive tier.
• SC Fortuna Köln: Traditional Cologne-based German football club (founded 1948) competing in lower German leagues. Similar traditional club structure, regional fanbase, and lower-tier competitive profile with comparable stadium capacity.
• KFC Uerdingen 05: Traditional German football club from Krefeld-Uerdingen with a long history including Bundesliga-era play. Currently competing in lower German leagues, comparable to FSV Frankfurt in terms of historical pedigree, lower-tier positioning, and traditional community roots.
• Preußen Münster: Historic German football club (founded 1906) currently in 3. Liga. Comparable traditional structure, member-owned e.V. governance, and historical German football pedigree with strong community roots — a benchmark for FSV's promotion ambitions.
• Viktoria Köln: Cologne-based German football club competing in 3. Liga/Regionalliga with a modern stadium and ambitious growth profile. Comparable traditional club competing at the lower German professional levels with active commercial development.

Regional players

• Eintracht Frankfurt: Bundesliga club based in Frankfurt and the dominant local football brand. Operates from a similar Frankfurt regional market but at a vastly larger commercial scale (Deutsche Bank Park, 51,000+ capacity, European football) — relevant as the dominant regional competitor for sponsors, fans, and media attention.

Emerging players

• Bayern Munich Soccer Schools: Bundesliga club FC Bayern Munich operates an extensive youth soccer school network globally. Comparable product offering to FSV's FFH Soccer School but at vastly larger scale, multiple geographies, and backed by a global brand — useful benchmark for potential expansion pathways of FFH Soccer School.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/fsv_frankfurt

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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