Deutscher Hockey-Bund

Name

Deutscher Hockey-Bund

Legal name

Deutscher Hockey-Bund e.V.

Website

https://www.hockey.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1909

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Deutscher Hockey-Bund is a sports club that specializes in the administration and organization of hockey tournaments.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE), Field Hockey Leagues (MPAKAAAN)

Keywords

• National Hockey Federation
• Sports Administration Services
• Hockey League Management
• Member Association Services
• Hockey Event Organization

Headquarters

HQ city

Mönchengladbach

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Deutscher Hockey-Bund (DHB) is the national governing body for field and indoor hockey in Germany, responsible for national teams, league competition, member club coordination, referee and coach licensing, and youth/sport development programs. It operates a portfolio of digital platforms (hockey.de, spiele.hockey.de, verband.hockey.de, akademie.hockey.de, wabe.hockey.de, hoc@key Club, Spielerpass, DHB-Lernwelt) for tournament management, member services, education, and content distribution, and coordinates 15 regional state associations as part of the DOSB/FIH/EHF federations.

Product overview

Deutscher Hockey-Bund (DHB) operates a comprehensive digital ecosystem for German hockey administration and fan engagement. The core offering consists of the hockey.de portal with spiele.hockey.de for tournament management, supported by membership systems (hoc@key Club), player pass management (Spielerpass), referee management (Schiedsrichterwesen with RefStart), and the DHB-Lernwelt e-learning platform. The DHB manages 15 state hockey associations, national teams across all age categories, and delivers live streaming via MAGENTA TV partnerships. Broader sport development programs include Special Hockey, Kita-Hockey, and Schulhockey, all coordinated through verband.hockey.de, with the DHB Akademie and DHB Wabe as specialized sub-portals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• hockey.de: Official website and portal for German hockey
• DHB Akademie
• DHB Wabe

Products and services

• Hockey.de Main Platform Primary public-facing website of the German Hockey Federation providing news, fixtures, results, standings, and editorial content on national and international hockey.
• Spiele.hockey.de Tournament Management Tournament and match management platform used by member clubs and state associations to schedule, document, and report on hockey fixtures and competitions.
• Verband.hockey.de Member Association Portal Member association portal for DHB's 15 regional state associations and member clubs to access administrative services, governance documents, and federation communications.
• Akademie.hockey.de Education Portal Online academy providing training and educational content for hockey coaches, referees, and players, including the DHB-Lernwelt e-learning courses.
• Wabe.hockey.de Member Portal Additional member services portal within the DHB digital ecosystem supporting member association workflows.
• Hoc@key Club Club management platform used by member hockey clubs for administration, member registration, and operational workflows.
• Spielerpass Digital Player Pass Digital player licensing/pass system for registration and certification of hockey players across DHB member clubs.
• Schiedsrichterwesen Referee Program Referee management system covering recruitment, training, certification, scheduling, and deployment of hockey referees.
• Trainer*innen-Börse Coach Exchange Online exchange connecting member clubs with qualified hockey coaches and trainers.
• German National Hockey Teams German national field hockey and indoor hockey teams (men's and women's) competing in international FIH and EHF competitions, including Olympic qualification pathways.
• Bundesliga Hockey League Top-tier national hockey league in Germany organized and governed by DHB, featuring men's and women's club competitions.
• Kita-Hockey Program Hockey introduction program targeted at kindergarten-age children to grow grassroots participation.
• Schulhockey Program School-based hockey program introducing the sport to school-age children through partnerships with educational institutions.
• Special Hockey Program Adaptive hockey program for players with disabilities, providing inclusive participation opportunities.
• MAGENTA TV Hockey Live Broadcast Live broadcast distribution partnership with MagentaSport/Telekom providing coverage of Bundesliga Hockey and national team matches.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHB is a member of the German Olympic Sports Confederation, the umbrella organization for sports in Germany
• FIH (Fédération Internationale de Hockey)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHB is a member of the International Hockey Federation, governing international hockey competitions including World Cup and Olympic hockey
• European Hockey Federation (EHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHB is affiliated with the European Hockey Federation for continental competitions and governance
• ViactivflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner (Hauptpartner) of DHB - health insurance partner
• adidasflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner (Hauptpartner) of DHB - official equipment and apparel supplier
• MagentaSportflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerMain partner (Hauptpartner) and broadcast partner - live hockey broadcasts through Magenta TV
• TelekomcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner of DHB - technology and communications partner
• VolvocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - automotive partner for DHB
• LumosacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner - LED lighting solutions, installed floodlight system at SparkassenPark Mönchengladbach achieving up to 78% electricity savings
• PolytanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner - artificial turf/sports surface provider
• Hockeyliga e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDHB's league organization managing professional hockey competitions (Bundesliga)

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hockey Australia: National governing body for field hockey in Australia. Directly comparable to DHB in scope: organizes national teams, leagues, talent pathways, and international event participation under FIH.
• England Hockey: English national governing body for hockey, overseeing national teams, the Premier League system, and grassroots development. Operates the same federation-and-club pyramid model as DHB.
• USA Field Hockey: U.S. national governing body for field hockey, recognized by USOPC and FIH. Comparable to DHB in managing national teams, league structures, referee systems, and youth development programs.
• Hockey India: National federation for hockey in India and an FIH member. Comparable in managing national teams, league organization (Hockey India League), state associations, and talent development pathways.
• Hockey Belgium: Belgian national hockey federation affiliated with EHF and FIH. Closest European peer to DHB given shared continental competition calendar and similar club-and-federation structure.
• Swiss Hockey: Swiss national hockey federation organizing field hockey leagues, national teams, and youth programs. Comparable DACH-region peer with similar scale and EHF affiliation.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB): German national football association and DOSB member. Comparable as a German national sports federation operating member associations, national teams, leagues, and commercial partnerships — but on a vastly larger scale.
• Deutscher Handball-Bund: German national handball federation and DOSB member. Comparable as a German team-sport NGB managing leagues, national teams, and state associations; operates at a larger scale than DHB given handball's stronger domestic position.

Others

• Fédération Internationale de Hockey (FIH): International governing body for hockey of which DHB is a member federation. Related as the umbrella organization that sets rules, sanctions World Cups and Olympic hockey, and distributes international commercial rights.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): German Olympic Sports Confederation and DHB's umbrella organization. Related as the coordinating body through which DHB accesses federal funding, Olympic representation, and inter-federation policy.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/deutscherhockeybund
• Facebookfacebook.com/deutscherhockeybund
• Instagraminstagram.com/deutscherhockeybund
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dhbhockey

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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