What SD Eibar does

SD Eibar (Sociedad Deportiva Eibar, S.A.D.) is a Spanish professional football club founded in 1940 and headquartered at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua in Eibar, Gipuzkoa, Basque Country. The club operates a men's first team competing in LaLiga Hypermotion (Spain's second-tier professional league), a women's first team in Liga F (Spain's top-tier women's competition), reserve and youth teams (Eibar B, Eibar C), and the affiliated Ipurua Kirol Fundazioa, a non-profit foundation focused on youth development and community engagement.

The club's digital ecosystem is anchored on its official website (sdeibar.com), complemented by an online merchandise store (store.sdeibar.com), a season-ticket management platform (abonados.sdeibar.com), and a mobile application integrated with LaLiga's identity and membership infrastructure. Back-office operations rely on third-party providers including Salesforce.com EMEA for commercial email and SMS communications, RP Solutions for email verification, Google/YouTube for video hosting, and Whistleblowing Software for the Canal Ético compliance channel. The organization is GDPR- and CCPA-compliant, operates under Spain's Sociedad Anónima Deportiva legal structure with an affiliated non-profit foundation, and employs between 51 and 100 staff.

SD Eibar generates revenue across five streams: LaLiga broadcasting rights distributions, match-day ticket sales and season-ticket (abonado) subscriptions, sponsorship and kit advertising (Smartlog as main sponsor, Hummel as manufacturer, Galys and CentralAuto as secondary partners), merchandise sales through physical stores (Orsaixan, Fermín Calbetón) and e-commerce, and player transfer fees. The core customer base comprises three concentric tiers: season ticket holders and members (abonados/socios) who form the recurring-revenue backbone, equity shareholders (accionistas) of the S.A.D., and the broader Basque and global supporter community engaged via social media (Instagram, YouTube/sdeibartv), email, and LaLiga-organized events such as LALIGA Fashion Night.

Name

SD Eibar

Legal name

Sociedad Deportiva EIBAR, S.A.D.

Website

https://sdeibar.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

SD Eibar is a Spanish professional football club founded in 1940, based in Eibar, Basque Country. It operates men's, women's, reserve, and youth teams, generating revenue from broadcast rights, ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, and player transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Athletics Fundraising, Sponsorships & NIL Support (EDALAIAN), Sports Hospitality & Premium Experiences (VIP, Suites, Fan Zones) (MPAGAMAJ)

Keywords

• Professional football operations
• Matchday ticket sales
• Sports merchandise retail
• Kit sponsorship deals
• Youth football academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Éibar

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales and Season Subscriptions: Revenue generated from match-day ticket sales at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua and season ticket subscriptions (abonados) for regular league matches in LaLiga HyperMotion.
2. Sponsorship and Kit Advertising: Kit sponsorship deals with Smartlog (main sponsor), Galys (lower rear), CentralAuto (sleeve), and kit manufacturer Hummel. Additional branding partnerships through stadium signage.
3. Merchandise Sales: Sale of official club merchandise including kits, apparel, and accessories through physical stores (Orsaixan, Fermín Calbetón) and online store (store.sdeibar.com).
4. Player Transfers: Transfer fees received from selling players to other clubs, such as the transfer agreement with Sport Clube Bahia for Marco Moreno.
5. Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from LaLiga broadcasting rights distribution for participation in LaLiga HyperMotion competitions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SD Eibar is a professional football club that competes in LaLiga HyperMotion (men) and Liga F (women), providing professional football entertainment at matchdays at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua. It sells season ticket subscriptions (abonados), matchday tickets, official kits and merchandise (online at store.sdeibar.com and at physical stores including Orsaixan), and operates the Campus de Verano youth football program and a stadium tour and museum experience.

Product overview

SD Eibar operates as a professional football club offering a comprehensive digital ecosystem centered around its official website and supporting platforms. The club's digital presence includes an official website (sdeibar.com) as the primary hub for news, match coverage, and content; an e-commerce platform (store.sdeibar.com) for merchandise sales; and a season ticket management system (abonados.sdeibar.com). Physical offerings include match-day stadium experiences at Ipurua, retail stores, stadium tours, and youth programs such as the summer campus. The club also maintains a compliance infrastructure including an ethical whistleblowing channel managed by a third-party provider. The women's team competes in Liga F while the men's team participates in LaLiga Hypermotion (Second Division).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eibar B: The club's reserve team (filial) competing in lower divisions of Spanish football.
• Eibar C
• Primer Equipo Femenino

Products and services

• Official Merchandise Store Sale of official SD Eibar kits, apparel, and accessories via the global online store (store.sdeibar.com) and physical retail stores including the Tienda Oficial Orsaixan at Estadio Municipal de Ipurua and a second location at Fermín Calbetón nº 5.
• Season Ticket Subscription (Abonados) Recurring subscription product granting supporters access to all SD Eibar home league matches at Ipurua in LaLiga HyperMotion for the season, managed through the dedicated abonados.sdeibar.com platform and supported by the [email protected] mailbox.
• Matchday Tickets (Taquillas / Ticket Office) Per-match ticketed access to SD Eibar home fixtures at Ipurua, sold through the in-stadium ticket office (puerta 2), which opens approximately two hours before kick-off, and online channels.
• Stadium Tour and Museum (Tour/Museo) Guided tour and museum experience at the Estadio Municipal de Ipurua, giving visitors behind-the-scenes access to the club's facilities and history; reached via [email protected].
• Campus de Verano SD Eibar Summer football campus held at the Anexo de Ipurua for youth players, offering football training activities and community engagement during the summer months under the club's foundation.
• SD Eibar Second Kit 2026/27 (Segunda Equipación) Second kit for the 2026/27 season, designed by Hummel with a white base and red diagonal stripe inspired by the handkerchief element of euskal dantzak traditional Basque dance; women's team shorts are red for the first time.

Quantifiable outcome

• Third consecutive season in Liga F (women's top division)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SmartlogcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain kit sponsor (main chest advertising) for SD Eibar. Smartlog Group provides the primary sponsorship branding on the official kit for LaLiga HyperMotion competitions.
• HummelcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial kit manufacturer and designer for SD Eibar. Hummel designs and supplies all official match kits, training apparel, and merchandise for the club including special edition kits featuring Basque cultural elements.
• CentralAutominorGTM or Marketing PartnerKit sleeve sponsor for SD Eibar. Provides branding on the kit sleeve alongside LaLiga patch on the opposite sleeve.
• GalysminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor appearing on the lower rear of the official kit, part of the Smartlog Group portfolio.
• LaLigacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial competition organizer for LaLiga HyperMotion and Copa del Rey. Provides broadcasting rights, marketing platforms, and membership management systems for SD Eibar's participation in professional competitions.
• Sport Clube BahiaminorOthersBrazilian football club that entered into a transfer agreement with SD Eibar for the player Marco Moreno, demonstrating international player transfer relationships.
• Real Sociedad BminorOthersFriendly match scheduled for July 29 at Zubieta as part of SD Eibar's 2026/27 pre-season preparation. Both clubs compete in LaLiga HyperMotion.
• Real Unión ClubminorOthersFinal pre-season friendly opponent scheduled for August 8 in Irún, serving as the closing match of SD Eibar's summer preparation schedule.
• Deportivo AlavésminorOthersFirst pre-season friendly opponent at XXIV Trofeo Villa de Laguardia on July 18, 2026, at Campo Municipal Óscar de Marcos de Laguardia.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Strengths5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@sdeibartv
• Instagraminstagram.com/sdeibar
• Xx.com/sdeibar
• Facebookfacebook.com/sdeibar
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sd-eibar

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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