Sächsischer Fußball-Verband

What Sächsischer Fußball-Verband does

The Sächsischer Fußball-Verband e.V. (SFV) is the official regional football federation for the Free State of Saxony in Germany, operating as a non-profit eingetragener Verein under the umbrella of the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB). Founded in its current form in 1990 following German reunification, the SFV is headquartered in Leipzig at Abtnaundorfer Str. 47 and holds exclusive jurisdiction over organized football within Saxony. Its core functions include administering the Sachsenliga (16 teams), Sachsenklassen, and the Wernesgrüner Sachsenpokal; operating men's, women's, and youth competitions from Kreisliga through state level; running talent identification through DFB-Stützpunkte, Landesauswahlmannschaften, and Nachwuchsleistungszentren; certifying coaches (C-/B-Lizenz, Basis Coach, Vereinsmanager C); training and assigning referees; and providing club advisory services (Vereinsberatung, Vereinsdialog, Clubberater).

The federation runs its operations on the DFBnet digital platform for player registration (Passstelle), match planning, transfer management, and competition administration, complemented by an online course calendar and an equipment rental service (mobile Air-Pitch systems, mini goals, beach soccer goals, Torwand, Football Dart, mobile PA systems). Service delivery is channelled through 13 Stadt- und Kreisfußballverbände, the Sportschule 'Egidius Braun' training center in Leipzig, and the DFB-Mobil mobile outreach unit. Approximately 380 C-Junioren teams participate in the youth system.

Revenue is generated through a mix of recurring membership and club affiliation fees, course and licensing fees for coach and referee certification, equipment rental, and a diversified sponsorship portfolio led by adidas (official equipment supplier, partnership extended through 2030) alongside Sachsenlotto, Wernesgrüner, AOK Plus, Derbystar, Polytan, and 10+ other regional and national brands. Strategic priorities include the 'Unsere Mädels - Euer Fußball' (UMEF) women's and girls' football strategy targeting 2030, the HERZSICHER cardiac safety partnership with Björn Steiger Stiftung and Deutsche Herzstiftung, and continued investment in grassroots recruitment via Tag des Mädchenfußballs and DFB-Mobil outreach. The SFV is led by President Hermann Winkler (elected 2016) with Vice Presidents Petra Frohberg (Recht & Satzungswesen) and Willy Beckert (Schiedsrichterwesen).

Name

Sächsischer Fußball-Verband

Legal name

Sächsischer Fußball-Verband e.V.

Website

https://sfv-online.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sächsischer Fußball-Verband (SFV) is the official state football federation for Saxony, Germany, administering leagues, cup competitions, referee training, coach certification, and youth talent development across 13 district associations under the DFB.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Spectator Sports (7112), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Football federation services
• Sports association governance
• Youth talent development
• Coach education programs
• Referee training services

Headquarters

HQ city

Leipzig

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership & Club Affiliation Fees: Revenue from affiliated football clubs through annual membership and affiliation fees within the Saxon football system.
2. Competitions & Events: Organizing and operating league competitions (Sachsenliga, Sachsenklassen), cup tournaments (Wernesgrüner Sachsenpokal), and championship events across age groups generates operational revenue.
3. Training & Certification Programs: Coach and referee qualification courses, licensing programs (Vereinsmanager C, Basis Coach), and continuing education workshops generate revenue from participant fees.
4. Equipment Rental: Rental of mobile equipment including air-pitch systems, mini goals, beach soccer goals, and PA systems to clubs for events.
5. Sponsorship & Partnerships: Partnership agreements with sponsors including adidas (official equipment supplier), Sachsenlotto, regional businesses, and other commercial partners provide revenue and in-kind support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Sächsischer Fußball-Verband (SFV) is the official regional football association for the German state of Saxony. It organizes competitive football leagues (Sachsenliga, Landesklassen) and cup tournaments (Wernesgrüner Sachsenpokal), operates talent development through state selection teams and DFB talent support points, delivers coach and referee qualification programs, and provides club advisory and equipment rental services to its affiliated member clubs.

Product overview

The Sächsischer Fußball-Verband (SFV) operates a multi-layered sports platform offering organized football competitions, talent development programs, and educational services. Core products include competitive leagues (Sachsenliga, Landesklassen) and cup tournaments (Wernesgrüner Sachsenpokal), supported by DFBnet for match operations. The organization provides talent development through Landesauswahl teams, Talentstützpunkte, and youth performance centers. Coach and referee qualification programs (Trainerqualifizierung, Schiedsrichterausbildung) form the educational pillar, complemented by club consulting services (Vereinsberatung). Specialized initiatives include the 'Unsere Mädels – Euer Fußball' women's and girls' strategy, Futsal championships, and recreational football programs (Breitenfußball, Walking Football, Beachsoccer). Equipment rental services and the DFB-Mobil mobile coaching service support grassroots participation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Unsere Mädels - Euer Fußball: SFV strategy for women's and girls' football aiming to increase active female players, coaches, referees and visibility by 2030, part of DFB-Assist program.

Products and services

• Sachsenliga

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 Tag des Mädchenfußballs events reached over 1,000 girls with ~150 new club registrations
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• adidascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 May 2026adidas has extended its partnership with 17 German football state associations including the SFV from January 2027 through December 2030. adidas serves as official equipment supplier for all SFV selection teams, officials, and volunteers.
• Landessportbund SachsencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe SFV cooperates with the Landessportbund Sachsen on the Vereinsmanager C - Fußball qualification program and youth leader profile, combining sports federation and state sports body expertise.
• FC Erzgebirge Aue (Nachwuchsleistungszentrum)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFV and FC Erzgebirge Aue's youth development center cooperate on trainer qualification, with selected trainers integrated into license courses and additional qualification offerings established in the Erzgebirge region.
• Björn Steiger StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint initiative 'HERZSICHER' to expand cardiac emergency preparedness to amateur football, with up to 21 stadiums participating in the Finaltag der Amateure 2026.
• Deutsche HerzstiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the HERZSICHER initiative for heart emergency training at amateur football venues.
• DFL StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCooperation on the 'Jahr der Schule' (Year of School) initiative for more sports in schools, part of broader DFB-Landesverbände effort.
• SachsenlottominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional lottery partner providing sponsorship support for SFV activities and events.
• DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSFV operates as a state-level member of the DFB, implementing national football development programs, DFB-Mobil, talent identification (DFB-Stützpunkte), and DFB-Assist for women's football strategy.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): National umbrella for German sport, providing the broader policy and funding environment in which SFV and other Landesverbände operate. Indirect peer via the shared member-federation governance model.
• DFL Stiftung: Foundation tied to the German Football League cooperating with SFV on the "Jahr der Schule" initiative. Thematically related in grassroots sport promotion and shares SFV's member-school/coach touchpoints.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB): National governing body and SFV's parent federation. Operates the broader DFB-Landesverband structure, national team rights, and the DFBnet platform SFV uses. Comparable as the umbrella organization that defines SFV's regulatory framework.

Direct peers

• Württembergischer Fußball-Verband (wfv): State-level DFB member association covering Württemberg, running parallel Verbandsliga/ Landesliga structures, talent support points, and coach licensing. Closest structural peer to SFV in terms of size and product mix.
• Niedersächsischer Fußballverband (NFV): State football federation for Lower Saxony, performing the same Landesverband functions (league operation, Stützpunkte, Schiedsrichterausbildung) as SFV. Directly comparable in scope and DFB integration.
• Bayerischer Fußball-Verband (BFV): Largest of Germany's 21 state football associations (Landesverbände), operating the same DFB-affiliated model of league administration, talent development, and coach/referee certification as SFV. Directly comparable governance structure and revenue mix.
• Westdeutscher Fußballverband (WDFV): Large regional DFB member association covering North Rhine-Westphalia football. Runs parallel competition, talent, and qualification programs as SFV and is one of the most directly comparable Landesverbände in operational model.
• Fußballverband Mittelrhein (FVM): Regional football association under DFB covering the Mittelrhein region; operates Mittelrheinliga, talent development, and referee/coach programs analogously to SFV's Sachsenliga and Stützpunkt network.
• Hessischer Fußball-Verband (HFV): State football association for Hesse with an identical DFB-Landesverband mandate, including competition organization, qualification programs, and youth development. Same institutional structure and member-based revenue model as SFV.

Regional players

• Landessportbund Sachsen: State-level umbrella sports confederation for Saxony, partnering with SFV on Vereinsmanager C and youth leader training. Adjacent in scope (multi-sport) and geographic footprint, sharing member-club infrastructure.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/sfv_online
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCoFa9NRFi7FZ5XxP_pySMqQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/sfvonline
• Instagraminstagram.com/sfvonline

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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