Antibes Sharks

What Antibes Sharks does

Antibes Sharks is a French professional basketball club operating as a SASP (Société Anonyme Sportive Professionnelle) under the legal name SASP Olympique d'Antibes Juan-Les-Pins Côte d'Azur, registered with SIREN 402 308 936. The club competes in Elite 2 (formerly Pro B), the second tier of French professional basketball, and plays its home matches at Azurarena, a 250 rue Emile Hugues arena in Antibes on the Côte d'Azur. Antibes Sharks holds three historical French Pro A championships (1970, 1991, 1995) and operates a Centre de Formation that has produced NBA-level talent including Isaïa Cordinier and Timothé Luwawu-Cabarrot.

The commercial operation spans ticketing and season subscriptions (billetterie.sharks-antibes.com), merchandise sold through ekinsport.com and basketballemotion.fr, a cashless arena payment system, the Sharks TV video platform, the Sharks Business Club B2B partnership network, the Sharks de Coeur endowment fund (established November 2023), and the Sharks Camp youth training program. Sponsorship and institutional backing from Burger King, bpifrance, Hyundai, Carrefour, Nike, Mairie d'Antibes, CASA, Département Alpes-Maritimes, and Région Sud anchor the revenue base alongside fan gate income.

The organization is led by President Freddy Tacheny, Vice Presidents Jérôme Alonzo and Philippe Borie, and Directeur Général Rémy Delpon, with a commercial director and specialized staff across ticketing, events, communications, and academy operations. The club is currently mid-table in Elite 2 Pro B (15th, 2025-26 season) while its youth teams won both the U18 French Championship and U18 Coupe de France in 2024/25, earning the Label Argent certification from the French Basketball Federation.

Name

Antibes Sharks

Legal name

SASP Olympique d'Antibes Juan-Les-Pins Côte d'Azur

Website

https://sharks-antibes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1951

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Antibes Sharks is a French professional basketball club (SASP) based in Antibes competing in Elite 2 (Pro B), generating revenue from ticketing, sponsorships, merchandise, and youth development, serving fans, corporate partners, and young athletes on the Côte d'Azur.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Professional basketball club
• Basketball ticketing
• Youth basketball academy
• Sports merchandise
• Corporate sports sponsorship

Headquarters

HQ city

Antibes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from individual match tickets sold at Azurarena and online through billetterie.sharks-antibes.com
2. Season Subscriptions: Annual subscriptions providing access to all regular season home matches with seat selection options and renewal discounts
3. Corporate Sponsorships: Partnership deals with corporate sponsors including Burger King, bpifrance, Hyundai, Carrefour, Nike, and local/regional partners
4. Merchandise Sales: Sales of team merchandise including jerseys and apparel through partner retailers ekinsport.com and basketballemotion.fr
5. Cashless Arena Services: Cashless payment system within Azurarena for food, beverages, and merchandise during matches

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Antibes Sharks is a professional basketball club based in Antibes, France that competes in Elite 2 (formerly Pro B), the second tier of French professional basketball. The club generates revenue through ticket sales, season subscriptions, official merchandise, corporate sponsorships, a youth basketball training academy (Centre de Formation), and basketball camps, while playing home games at Azurarena.

Product overview

Antibes Sharks is a professional basketball club competing in Elite 2 (formerly Pro B) of French basketball. The club operates a unified offering centered on its professional team, supported by complementary services: ticketing and season subscriptions for home games at Azurarena arena, an online merchandise store, Sharks TV video content platform, cashless payment systems during matches, the Sharks Business Club for business partnerships, Sharks de Coeur endowment fund for community initiatives, and the Sharks Camp youth training program. The Centre de Formation develops young talent through Espoirs and U18 programs, producing professional players including NBA draft picks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sharks de Coeur: Endowment fund created by the club for social, cultural, educational, environmental and sporting projects of general interest.

Products and services

• Billets et Abonnements (Match Ticketing and Season Subscriptions) Match ticketing and season-long subscription packages sold to fans attending home games at Azurarena, the club's home arena.
• Sharks TV Video content platform offering club-related media coverage, highlights, and on-demand content for fans.
• Centre de Formation (Youth Training Academy) Elite youth basketball training program developing young athletes in the Antibes region, including the Espoirs (youth competitive) team.
• Sharks Business Club Dedicated B2B corporate partnership and networking program offering businesses hospitality, branding, and engagement opportunities tied to the basketball club.
• Sharks Camp Seasonal basketball training camps offered to young athletes and participants.
• Boutique Officielle (Official Team Merchandise) Official team apparel and accessories sold through an online store and at the arena for supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• Historic 2024/2025 season with dual U18 Elite titles (Championship and Coupe de France)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Burger King FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor sponsor partner with logo presence on official website and communications materials. Burger King France is a flagship partner of the club.
• bpifrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerFrench public investment bank as major sponsor partner with logo visibility on official communications.
• Hyundai FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAutomotive sponsor partner providing vehicle support and brand visibility through official partnership.
• CarrefourcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMajor retail sponsor partner with logo presence on official website and partner listings.
• Nike FrancecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial equipment supplier and sponsor providing official playing kits and merchandise licensing.
• Mairie d'AntibescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Antibes provides municipal support and partnership for the professional basketball club representing the city.
• CASA (Communauté d'Agglomération Sophia Antipolis)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal metropolitan area authority providing institutional support and regional development partnership.
• Département Alpes-MaritimescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional department government providing institutional support and partnership for local sports development.
• Région Sud Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional council providing institutional support and sports development funding for the professional club.
• Mutuelles du SoleilminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHealth insurance provider as regional sponsor partner with logo visibility.
• Casino La SiestaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal casino as regional sponsor partner with logo presence on partner listings.
• Travel PlanetminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel agency partner for team travel logistics and sponsor partner.
• Sharks Business ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorInternal corporate partnership program connecting local businesses with sponsorship and networking opportunities.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Limoges CSP: Historic French basketball club with multiple European appearances and championships, providing a heritage comparable to Antibes Sharks. Operates a similar arena-based business model with ticketing, sponsorships, and a strong youth academy.
• Cholet Basket: French professional basketball club operating in the same Pro B / Betclic Elite pyramid. Comparable as a regionally anchored French pro basketball club with similar revenue streams (ticketing, sponsorships, youth development).
• SIG Strasbourg: Historic French professional basketball club with a renowned youth academy and similar arena-driven business model. Competes in the same French basketball leagues, providing a comparable peer for ticketing, sponsorship, and academy economics.
• Nanterre 92: Professional basketball club competing in French Betclic Elite / Pro B, drawn as a Coupe de France opponent. Comparable French basketball club with similar revenue model (ticketing, sponsorships, arena), youth academy, and competitive positioning in the French pro basketball pyramid.
• BCM Gravelines-Dunkerque: French professional basketball club with a similar regional-anchor business model, youth academy, and arena operations. Directly competes in Pro B with a comparable sponsorship and ticketing revenue structure.
• Le Mans Sarthe Basket (MSB): French professional basketball club competing in the Betclic Elite / Pro B pyramid with a strong arena-driven business model and youth academy. Direct comparable on sponsorship quality, ticketing infrastructure, and community engagement.
• Élan Béarnais Pau-Lacq-Orthez: Historic French professional basketball club with a similar heritage profile (multiple championships, European appearances) and comparable arena-based revenue model. Direct peer in the same French basketball competitive pyramid.
• JL Bourg-en-Bresse Basketball: Pro B / Betclic Elite basketball club competing in the same French professional basketball pyramid as Antibes Sharks. Comparable as a similarly-sized French professional basketball club with arena operations, ticketing, sponsorships, and youth development programs.

Emerging players

• Paris Basketball: Rapidly rising French professional basketball club (Betclic Elite) backed by significant private investment. Comparable as a modern French basketball brand with strong commercial growth, premium arena experience, and aggressive sponsorship acquisition strategy.

Broad incumbents

• ASVEL Lyon-Villeurbanne: France's flagship professional basketball club (Betclic Elite), historically the dominant French basketball brand. Comparable as a top-tier French basketball organization with national sponsorship portfolio, youth academy, and arena operations — direct competitor only at the elite level but the benchmark for the French basketball ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/antibessharks
• Xx.com/sharksantibes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/antibes-sharks-basketball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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