Svenska Innebandyforbundet

What Svenska Innebandyforbundet does

Svenska Innebandyforbundet (Svenska IBF) is the national governing body for floorball (innebandy) in Sweden, operating as a private non-profit specialidrottsförbund under Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation). The federation serves an ecosystem of more than 300,000 registered players organized through 19 regional district associations (SDF) and hundreds of affiliated clubs, spanning elite competition (Swedish Superligan, Allsvenskan, Division 1), youth development (NIU/RIG floorball high schools, Guldsteget talent program), recreational/fitness participation, and para-floorball. It holds exclusive authority over Swedish floorball licensing, referee organization, and national team programs (men, women, U19 men and women).

The federation's core technology stack is iBIS (Innebandyns Informationssystem), launched in 2014, which functions as the central administrative backbone for licensing, player transfers, match scheduling, referee compensation, and club administration. The mobile-optimized extension Mitt iBIS became mandatory for all federation-administered matches from the 2025/26 season, replacing physical match protocols with digital live reporting, team selection, and event tracking. A streaming platform called Innebandy Play provides live broadcast capability with integrated digital graphics, and an API service delivers match data to media partners. The organization also operates the SIU (Svensk Innebandys Utvecklingsmodell) framework covering player development from green to gold level.

The business model combines recurring membership and license fees from clubs and individual players, sponsorship and partner revenue (EY, OBOS, Puma, Folksam, Pantamera, Europcar, Scandic), event and streaming revenue from national championships, and merchandise sales through Stadium supporter shops. Education revenue is generated through elite trainer (ETU) programs and development conferences (e.g., 2,500 SEK per participant for the 2026 SM-finalen conference). The federation is funded in part through government sports funding via Riksidrottsförbundet and reports an EY-validated socio-economic value creation of 2.1 billion SEK in season 2024/25, although this is societal impact rather than organizational revenue, which is not publicly disclosed.

Name

Svenska Innebandyforbundet

Legal name

Svenska Innebandyförbundet

Website

https://innebandy.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Svenska Innebandyforbundet is Sweden's national governing body for floorball, serving 300,000+ registered players through 19 district associations and hundreds of clubs. It operates the iBIS digital platform for competition management, runs elite and youth national team programs, and delivers participation formats spanning para-floorball, recreational, and senior segments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation - Floorball Governance and Competition Management

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Compliance, Governance & Integrity Services (Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, Match Integrity) (MPAKAKAM), Intramural Sports & Recreational Leagues (EDALAIAC)

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Floorball competition management
• Member club services
• Athlete development programs
• Match reporting platform

Headquarters

HQ city

Stockholm

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and License Fees: Annual fees from clubs and individual license fees. Association fees (Årsavgift) charged to clubs.
2. Match and Event Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales and streaming of major events including SM-finalen, national team matches, and youth championships.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sales of national team merchandise (match shirts, supporter items) through Stadium supporter shops. Jerseys priced 699-799 SEK.
4. Sponsorship and Partner Revenue: Partnership agreements with national sponsors including EY, OBOS, Pantamera, Puma, Folksam, Europcar, and others.
5. Education and Development Services: Revenue from elite trainer education (ETU), course materials, and development conferences.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Svenska Innebandyforbundet is the national governing body for floorball in Sweden, providing competition management, national team programs, coach and referee education, and member club support. It operates the integrated iBIS information system for licensing, transfers, scheduling, and referee compensation, alongside MittiBIS for digital match protocols and Innebandy Play for streaming. Complementary offerings include development programs (SIU, Guldsteget), inclusive formats (Parainnebandy, Innebandy 65+, Floorball Fitness), and education initiatives (Fifty/Fifty, Trygg Innebandy).

Product overview

Svenska Innebandyforbundet operates a unified platform centered on iBIS (Innebandyns Informationssystem), the core information system for managing associations, referees, and federation operations. The product portfolio includes iBIS Domare for referee management, Mitt iBIS as a mobile-optimized interface for leaders and referees, and Innebandy Play for streaming services. Beyond the digital platform, the organization offers extensive programs including SIU (the Swedish Floorball Development Model) covering player development from youth to elite levels, Fifty/Fifty for gender equality, Guldsteget for talent development, various participation programs (Innebandy Flex, Floorball Fitness, Innebandy 65+), Parainnebandy for para-sports, and floorball high schools (NIU/RIG). The ecosystem is interconnected through iBIS, which serves as the central data hub for match protocols, licensing, and player management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• iBIS: Innebandyns Informationssystem - the federation's information system for member clubs, referees, and match management
• MittiBIS
• Innebandy Play
• SIU
• Guldsteget
• Fifty/Fifty
• Folksporten
• Schysst Innebandy
• Parainnebandy
• Innebandy 65+

Products and services

• iBIS (Innebandyns Informationssystem) The core information system used by Svenska Innebandy for associations, referees, and the federation to manage licensing, player transfers, match scheduling, referee compensation, and other daily operations across all Swedish floorball.
• Mitt iBIS (MittiBIS) Mobile-optimized digital match protocol and live reporting platform for leaders, coaches, and referees, enabling team selection, result reporting, match statistics, and digital clock management for streaming. Mandatory for all Svenska IBF matches from 2025/26 season.
• Innebandy Play Streaming and engagement platform for live broadcasting of floorball matches with integrated digital graphics, enabling clubs and the federation to reach wider audiences through live video streaming.
• SIU - Svensk Innebandys Utvecklingsmodell (Swedish Floorball Development Model) Comprehensive player and leadership development framework covering game play, floorball fitness, sports psychology, and learning from green to gold level for athletes, coaches, and leaders.
• Guldsteget Talent identification and development program within the Swedish Floorball Development Model (SIU) designed to support and develop promising young elite floorball players.
• Parainnebandy Para floorball programs including wheelchair floorball, standing floorball, and electric floorball, designed to make the sport accessible to people with disabilities.
• Innebandy Gymnasier (NIU/RIG) Floorball high school programs including NIU (National Specialised Training) and RIG (National Sports High School), offering elite sports training combined with secondary education.
• iBIS Domare (Referee Module) Referee-specific module within the iBIS system for managing referee assignments, availability, compensation tracking, and referee-specific reporting.
• iBIS API-tjänst (API Service) API service consumed by media partners to access match programs, results, and events from iBIS. Available only through agreements with Svenska IBF; not individually priced or available to individual associations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.1 billion SEK in socio-economic value created for Swedish society
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• EY (Ernst & Young)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021EY has been a main partner of Svenska Innebandy since 2021. They lead the annual socio-economic value report development, analyzing the sport's contribution to Swedish society including healthcare savings, mental health benefits, and volunteer value.
• OBOScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOBOS is a partner for 'Framtidens Innebandy med OBOS' (Future Floorball with OBOS), supporting youth and development initiatives in Swedish floorball.
• PantameracoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPantamera partners with Svenska Innebandy on the 'Schysst Innebandy' (Fair Play) initiative, creating inspirational materials for clubs to promote fair play in teams, matches, and among spectators.
• PumacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPuma is the equipment and apparel partner supplying official national team merchandise including match shirts and training gear.
• FolksamcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFolksam provides insurance services and is a partner supporting Swedish floorball operations and member protection.
• StadiumcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStadium operates official supporter shops selling national team merchandise including match shirts, scarves, and caps. Home (gul) and away (blå) kits available.
• EuropcarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCar rental partner supporting travel and transportation needs for Swedish floorball events and activities.
• ScandicminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHotel partner providing accommodation for Swedish floorball events, congresses, and national team activities.
• FolkspelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFolkspel lottery partnership providing revenue support for Swedish floorball organizations.
• Passion LabminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner for marketing and engagement initiatives.
• Innebandyns Kompetenscentrum (Floorball Competence Center)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch collaboration with Umeå University and Halmstad University for floorball research, injury prevention, and athlete development studies. Conducts research seminars and publishes research plans.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational sports federation providing organizational support, funding, and policy guidance for Swedish floorball as part of the Swedish sports movement.
• RF-SISU DistriktsorganisationercoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRegional sports organizations providing development support, education, and resources to floorball clubs and districts.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves1 record

Direct peers

• Svenska Fotbollförbundet (Swedish Football Association): Swedish national sports federation under Riksidrottsförbundet. Operates an analogous model of district organizations, club affiliation, licensing, national teams, and digital competition management, making it the closest structural peer.
• Svenska Ishockeyförbundet (Swedish Hockey Federation): Another Swedish national federation under Riksidrottsförbundet with a comparable structure of district bodies, elite leagues, national teams, referee organization, and digital administration, serving as a direct national-federation peer.
• International Floorball Federation (IFF): Global governing body for floorball of which Svenska IBF is a founding member. Comparable in role (rules, governance, world championships) and acts as the direct international counterpart.
• Suomen Salibandyliitto (Finnish Floorball Federation): National floorball federation of Finland with a closely comparable structure of district bodies, elite leagues, national teams, and referee organization, making it a direct international peer in the same sport.
• Swiss Unihockey (Swiss Floorball Association): Swiss national floorball federation with comparable governance, league, and national-team operations. Useful international peer for benchmarking digital infrastructure and event operations.
• Floorball Finland (salibandy) national team program: Closest international competitor on the field. Comparable in offering, target market (national-team floorball fans), and broadcasts as a sporting product competing with Sweden in the same World Championships.

Others

• Riksidrottsförbundet (Swedish Sports Confederation): Umbrella organization of Swedish sports federations and parent context for Svenska IBF. Comparable as the funding, policy, and political-advocacy layer that shapes federation operations.

Broad incumbents

• Svenska Basketbollförbundet (Swedish Basketball Federation): Another Swedish indoor team-sport federation with similar federation structure and grassroots focus. Comparable as an indoor-sport peer competing for youth participants and facility time.
• Svenska Handbollförbundet (Swedish Handball Federation): Fellow Swedish indoor sport federation under Riksidrottsförbundet. Comparable in terms of indoor-sport facility needs, national team programs, and federation governance, and competes for the same indoor participation pool.

Regional players

• Norges Bandyforbund (Norwegian Bandy/Floorball Federation): Norwegian neighbor federation governing floorball (innebandy) in Norway with a comparable national-federation model but operating in a different market from Svenska IBF's Sweden-only footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/innebandylandslaget
• Facebooksv-se.facebook.com/SvenskaInnebandyforbundet
• LinkedInse.linkedin.com/company/svenska-innebandyf%C3%B6rbundet
• Instagraminstagram.com/svenskinnebandy
• TikToktiktok.com/@svensk_innebandy
• Xx.com/svenskinnebandy

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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