Esport Oilers

What Esport Oilers does

Esport Oilers ry is a Finnish non-profit sports association (rekisteröity yhdistys) founded in 1993 and headquartered at Esport Arena, Koivu-Mankkaan tie 5, Espoo. It operates as Finland's largest floorball (salibandy) club, serving over 1,700 members across a continuous age pathway from family floorball for 2-4 year-olds through floorball schools (ages 5-6), neighborhood teams (P7-P11), academy and national-level (NG) competitive squads (P12-P22), men's and women's F-liiga elite teams, and adult recreational floorball groups. Approximately 150 part-time coaches and instructors support operations, with full-time functional leadership covering coaching management, sports direction, recreation, neighborhood coordination, girls' floorball, communications, and administration.

The product portfolio spans core competitive teams (F-liiga men/women, NG junior squads, academy teams, neighborhood teams), add-on grassroots modules (family floorball, floorball schools, school clubs, recreational hobby leagues, upper secondary school programs), sub-brand premium offerings (summer camps, Pro Camps with national team players, ski break camps, Puffet Cup tournament), and support services (hobby support fund, physiotherapy via Mehiläinen, fitness center partnerships, equipment partnerships). The underlying technology stack is standard third-party SaaS: Jopox for club management and website CMS, Suomisport for registration and licensing, XPS Network for coaching/team management, Tiketti.fi for ticketing, Lyyti for event registration, and Stadium Teamsales for e-commerce. There is no proprietary technology, no AI/ML capability, and no app product.

Revenue is generated through subscription-based membership fees (team monthly fees €49-200 plus annual €100-200 membership plus €10/month admin), seasonal subscriptions for floorball schools (€200-290/year), hobby leagues (€40-55/month), and adult fitness (€240/season), one-time payments for camps (€140-290), tournaments (€149-325/team), and seasonal passes (€169-199). The go-to-market is community-led via neighborhood teams across three Espoo districts (Suur-Tapiola, Suur-Leppäävaara, Suur-Espoonlahti), school partnerships, and word-of-mouth referrals. Revenue is not publicly disclosed, and the club is funded through member fees, event revenue, and sponsorship partnerships with Stadium, Mehiläinen, OXDOG, Puma, LähiTapiola, Tiketti.fi, Suomisport, and Restaurant Factory. The club is currently undergoing a leadership transition with Managing Director Henry Arrhenius departing September 1, 2026 after 12 years of service.

Name

Esport Oilers

Legal name

Esport Oilers ry

Website

https://esportoilers.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Esport Oilers ry is Finland's largest floorball club, serving over 1,700 members across Espoo with a full-pipeline program from toddler family floorball to F-liiga elite teams, funded by membership subscriptions, camps, season passes, and sponsorship partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club & Youth Athletic Development

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Recreational & Intramural Sports Programs (MPAKACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Floorball club membership
• Youth sports programs
• F-liiga operations
• Junior talent development
• Recreational sports camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Espoo

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Monthly fees for team participation ranging from €49-200/month depending on age group and team level. Annual membership fees of €100-200 per season. Charged monthly via email or e-invoicing.
2. Floorball schools and hobby groups: Family floorball (€200/year), floorball schools ages 5-6 (€290/year), hobby leagues ages 7-12 (€40-55/month), upper school floorball (€50/month). Includes coaching, insurance, and participation.
3. Season passes and tickets: F-liiga season passes for regular season (€169 early bird, €199 regular) and playoff passes. Individual match tickets sold through Tiketti.fi platform.
4. Camps and tournaments: Summer camps (€140-199), ski break camps (€169-219), Pro Camps with professional players (€290). Tournament fees for Puffet Cup (€149-325/team).
5. Adult fitness floorball: Adult fitness floorball groups at €240 per full season (autumn + spring). Includes two sessions per week.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Esport Oilers ry operates a comprehensive floorball (salibandy) sports club delivering organized, coached floorball activities and competition across all ages in the Espoo region. Core offerings include F-liiga men's and women's first teams, a tiered youth development pathway (neighborhood teams P7-P11, academy and NG competitive teams P12-P22), introductory and recreational programs (family floorball for ages 2-4, floorball schools for ages 5-6, school clubs, hobby leagues, and upper secondary school floorball), adult fitness floorball, and seasonal offerings including summer camps, Pro Camps, ski break camps, and the Puffet Cup tournament.

Product overview

Esport Oilers is Finland's largest floorball (salibandy) club offering a comprehensive, multi-level product portfolio. The core offering consists of elite F-liiga teams (men's and women's) competing at the highest national level, supported by a structured youth development pathway spanning neighborhood teams (P7-P11), competitive level teams (P12-P22 NG and Academy), and recreational programs. The product range includes specialized modules for different age groups: family floorball for ages 2-4, floorball schools for ages 5-6, school clubs for grades 1-4, recreational teams for ages 7-12, and upper secondary school programs. Seasonal offerings include summer camps, Pro Camps featuring national team players, and ski holiday camps. The club also organizes the Puffet Cup tournament and provides support services including a hobby support fund for financial assistance, physiotherapy, and health partnerships. The ecosystem is complemented by equipment partnerships (Stadium) and fitness services (Esport liikuntapalvelut), creating an integrated experience from grassroots to elite competition.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Öljymiehet: Finnish nickname for the Esport Oilers men's F-liiga team

Products and services

• F-liiga Men's First Team Elite men's floorball team competing in Finland's top F-liiga division, playing home games at Tapiola Sports Hall and participating in championship playoffs. Won Finnish championship gold in 2024-2025 season.
• F-liiga Women's First Team Women's elite floorball team competing in F-liiga, providing pathways for female players from youth to professional level.
• Neighborhood Teams (Kaupunginosajoukkueet) P7-P11 Local community-based teams for boys aged 7-11 organized across Tapiola, Lepp\u00e4vaara, and Espoonlahti neighborhoods, providing accessible floorball near home environments at €49-95/month.
• Junior Level Teams (NG - National Level) Competitive junior teams from P12-P22 age groups competing in national-level SM series and regional leagues, focused on player development and talent identification.
• Academy Teams Academy-level competitive teams for P13-P22 age groups offering structured training at 2-3 sessions per week with regional league participation at lower cost than NG teams.
• Girls' and Women's Teams Comprehensive girls' floorball program from T8 to senior women's teams, making Oilers Finland's largest women's floorball operator with nearly 200 participants.
• Family Floorball (Perhes\u00e4hly) Parent-child floorball activity for 2-4 year olds priced at €200/year, offering family-oriented physical activity with structured skill development in a fun environment.
• Floorball Schools (Salibandykoulut) Introductory floorball programs for 5-6 year olds (Viskari and Eskari groups) priced at €290/year as first step toward team-based activities, offered across multiple Espoo neighborhoods.
• School Clubs (Koulukerhot) After-school floorball clubs for grades 1-4 at local schools, providing affordable access to floorball in familiar school environments at €220/year (or €100 autumn, €120 spring only).
• Recreational Teams (Harrasteliiga) Recreational floorball teams for children aged 7-12 (grades 1-6) at €40-55/month with emphasis on fun and movement rather than competition, including 1-2 weekly sessions and friendly tournaments.
• Upper Secondary School Floorball (Yl\u00e4koulusalibandy) Recreational floorball for grades 7-9 (ages 13-16) at €50/month, offering weekly training sessions and friendly matches against other school teams.
• Adult Fitness Floorball (Kuntos\u00e4hly) Adult recreational floorball for maintaining fitness in a relaxed atmosphere at €240 per full season, with separate men's and women's groups meeting twice weekly.
• Summer Camps 2026 Multi-sport oriented summer camps for children born 2013-2019 at €140-199, held at Esport Arena with daily activities, lunch, snacks, camp t-shirt, and ending with a mini tournament.
• Pro Camp 2026 Premium youth camps at €290 per 3-day featuring Finnish national team star players as coaches, including sessions with KauppiTwins, Astala, M\u00e4kinen, Vesterinen, and Auvinen at Solvalla Sports Institute.
• Ski Holiday Camp 2026 (Hiihtolomaleiri) Traditional ski holiday camp held during week 8 (February 16-20, 2026) for children born 2012-2019 at €169-219, including visit to Liiga team morning practice and Esport Extreme activity park.
• Puffet Cup Tournament Annual youth floorball tournament at Esport Arena with various age categories (P8-T14) using 3v3 (€149/team), 4v4 (€299/team), and 5v5 (€325/team) formats, including lunch and accommodation options.
• F-liiga Season Pass 2026-2027 F-liiga season passes sold through Tiketti.fi at €169 early bird or €199 regular, including regular season home games and Finnish Cup home games. Discount groups (students/seniors) at €89/€109.
• F-liiga Individual Match Tickets Individual match tickets for F-liiga men's team home games sold via Tiketti.fi platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Gold medal in F-liiga men's division 2024-2025 season
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration6 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Espoo Liikkuu (City of Espoo)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCity of Espoo sports partnership providing support for club operations and promoting physical activity in the municipality. Main partner supporting grassroots sports development.
• Esport ArenacoreOthersPrimary training facility operated by Esport Arena Oy providing courts and infrastructure for all club activities. Located at Koivu-Mankkaan tie 5, Espoo.
• Stadium (Team Sales)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial equipment and apparel partner. Club members order through Stadium Team Sales online store with club branding. Stadium provides 3% bonus to members that supports the club.
• OXDOGsecondaryOthersSports equipment partner providing floorball sticks and equipment for club members.
• Mehiläinen (Urheilu Mehiläinen)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial healthcare partner providing sports medicine, physiotherapy, and injury treatment services. Club has dedicated healthcare team including orthopedist, physiotherapists, and coordinator at Mehiläinen.
• Tuomas Tikkala (Physiotherapist)secondaryImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOfficial club physiotherapist providing consultation and treatment services. Free phone consultation for club members, €50/visit for treatment at Esport Arena.
• LähiTapiolasecondaryOthersInsurance partner providing sports and accident insurance coverage recommendations for club members.
• PumasecondaryOthersApparel partner providing sportswear and equipment for club members.
• Tiketti.ficoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing partner for F-liiga season passes and match tickets. Single channel for all ticket sales.
• SuomisportcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish Olympic Committee registration platform for camp registrations, league sign-ups, and player licensing (pelipassi).
• Restaurant FactorysecondaryOthersRestaurant partner for tournament catering and team meals at Esport Arena.
• Solvallan urheiluopistosecondaryOthersSports institute partner for team training camps and Pro Camp residential programs. Located at Nuuksiontie 82, Espoo.
• Salibandyliitto (Finnish Floorball Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational governing body for floorball organizing league competitions, national team selections, and coach certification. Club participates in F-liiga and youth championships.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Storvreta IBK: Top-tier Swedish SSL floorball club with substantial youth programs and international competition experience. Comparable in full-spectrum operations and championship pedigree, but Swedish rather than Finnish market.
• SV Wiler-Ersigen: Swiss top-division floorball club competing in the Swiss Premier League. Comparable in operating a championship-caliber men's team with structured youth development, though in a different national market and league structure.
• IBF Falun: Leading Swedish floorball club from Falun with multiple SSL championships and elite youth development. Highly comparable in business model (membership-based, full pipeline) but operates in the larger Swedish SSL league rather than Finnish F-liiga. Useful benchmark for what a peak-performing Nordic floorball club looks like.

Direct peers

• Nokian KrP: Another Finnish F-liiga top-division floorball club based in Nokia, Finland. Directly competes against Esport Oilers in the same men's elite league and operates comparable youth development pathways, making it the closest head-to-head competitor on the Finnish floorball circuit.
• TPS (Turun Palloseura): Multi-sport Turku club with F-liiga floorball operations among other sports. Direct competitor in F-liiga men's competition and relevant for benchmarking how multi-sport Finnish associations structure floorball programs alongside other athletic verticals.
• EräViikingit: Helsinki-based F-liiga floorball club competing at the top national level. Direct peer in elite men's competition and similarly operates junior and recreational programs, though with a smaller base than Oilers' 1,700+ members.
• SPV (Seinäjoen Palloseura): Seinäjoki-based F-liiga men's floorball club with a strong youth academy. Direct peer in elite competition and in operating a vertically integrated talent pathway, though concentrated in a different Finnish region.
• Tampereen Classic: Historic Finnish F-liiga floorball club from Tampere with multiple Finnish championships and a large youth academy. Direct competitor in men's elite competition and comparable in operating a full vertical player development pipeline from grassroots to F-liiga.

Others

• Suomen Salibandyliitto (Finnish Floorball Federation): National governing body that organizes F-liiga competitions and national team selections, with which Esport Oilers has a core partnership. Not a competitor but the institutional framework operator that defines the league structure, rules, and player licensing pathway that Oilers operates within.

Broad incumbents

• HIFK (Helsingfors IFK): Large Helsinki-based multi-sport organization (ice hockey, football, floorball, etc.). Comparable as a Finnish amateur sports association with broad sport offerings and similar membership/community model, though with much larger brand scale and ice hockey as primary identity.

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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