Maringá Futebol Clube

What Maringá Futebol Clube does

Maringá Futebol Clube is a private Brazilian professional football club founded in 2010 in Maringá, Paraná, headquartered at Estádio Willie Davids. Nicknamed "Tricolor Maringaense" and self-positioned as the "clube do povo" (people's club) founded by native Maringá residents, the club competes in three competitions: Campeonato Brasileiro Série C (Brazilian third division), Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Paranaense. In the 2026 season it has reached the G6/G8 positions in the Série C table and is signaling an intent to climb further. Commercial operations remain regionally anchored in Maringá and surrounding areas.

The club's product and commercial stack includes the official mobile application (developed by technology partner Euphotech and distributed on Android and iOS), the MFC Store online merchandise storefront, the Sócio Maringá subscription membership program enrolled via WhatsApp, the Escolinha MFC youth football academy, and the MFCTV official YouTube channel. Revenue is generated through five streams: matchday ticket sales via Ingresso Nacional, sponsorship and advertising (five master sponsors — UniCesumar, Amigao, Cancao, Cresol, Tayaya — plus standard-tier partners including Unimed, Ostellato, COM Group, Nutrisaude, Safira, Economic, Dental Press, and Instituto de Cardiologia Maringá), merchandise and apparel, the Sócio Maringá recurring membership, and media/broadcasting rights from competition participation. Technology and data partners include Totvs (enterprise software) and Sofascore (statistics and standings provider).

Maringá FC is a privately held association with no disclosed parent company, no public listing, and no disclosed revenue, headcount, or funding figures. Ownership is held by local founders, with governance through a Diretoria Executiva (Executive Board) led by a President. Fan engagement is driven through a multi-channel digital presence (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube/MFCTV, X, TikTok, LinkedIn, newsletter, press center), targeting both consumers and institutional/corporate audiences.

Name

Maringá Futebol Clube

Legal name

Maringá Futebol Clube

Website

https://maringafc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Maringá Futebol Clube is a private Brazilian football club founded in 2010 in Maringá, Paraná, competing in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Paranaense. It generates revenue through sponsorships, ticketing, merchandise, and the Sócio Maringá membership program serving its regional fan base.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports / Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Association Football (Soccer) Leagues (MPAKAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB), Licensing, Merchandising & Co-Branded Products (Sponsored Merchandise, Collabs) (MPAKALAE), Soccer/Football Footwear & Apparel Retail (CRAMACAC)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Youth football academy
• Fan membership program
• Sports merchandise retail
• Matchday ticketing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Maringá

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Revenue from ticket sales for home games at Estádio Willie Davids, with tickets available through Ingresso Nacional platform.
2. Sponsorship and Advertising: Master sponsors (UniCesumar, Amigao, Cancao, Cresol, Tayaya) and standard sponsors (Unimed, Ostellato, COM Group, and others) provide sponsorship revenue in exchange for brand visibility on team kits, stadium, and digital assets.
3. Merchandise and Apparel Sales: Online store (store.maringafc.com) and physical sales points selling official club merchandise including kits, accessories, and memorabilia.
4. Membership Program (Sócio Maringá): Subscription-based membership program offering benefits to fans, with plans available and join option via WhatsApp.
5. Media and Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from competition participation in Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Paranaense, including potential broadcasting and media rights.

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Maringá Futebol Clube operates as a professional Brazilian football club fielding competitive teams in the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Paranaense. The club sells match tickets through Ingresso Nacional, runs the official MFC Store merchandise storefront, operates the Sócio Maringá subscription membership program, and runs the Escolinha MFC youth football academy. It also produces club content via the official mobile app and the MFCTV Oficial YouTube channel.

Product overview

Maringá Futebol Clube operates as a Brazilian football club with a digital product portfolio centered on fan engagement and commercialization. The core offering includes the official mobile application (App Oficial) available on Android and iOS, the MFC Store for official merchandise and apparel sales, the Sócio Maringá membership program, the Escolinha MFC youth football academy, and MFCTV Oficial as the official streaming and video content channel. These products work together to serve fans across match days, year-round engagement, and the club's commercial operations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sócio Maringá

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• UniCesumarmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster sponsor of Maringá FC. UniCesumar is a higher education institution providing financial support in exchange for prominent brand visibility on club materials.
• AmigaomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster sponsor of Maringá FC, providing sponsorship revenue and brand association with the club.
• CancaomajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster sponsor of Maringá FC, contributing to the club's commercial revenue.
• CresolmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster sponsor of Maringá FC, a financial cooperative providing sponsorship support.
• TayayamajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMaster sponsor of Maringá FC, contributing to club sponsorship revenue.
• UnimedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHealthcare provider and sponsor of Maringá FC, providing medical support and sponsorship.
• TotvscoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner providing enterprise software solutions for club operations and management.
• SofascorecoreTechnology or IntegrationOfficial statistics and standings provider for Campeonato Brasileiro Série C, Copa do Brasil, and Campeonato Paranaense competitions.
• NutrisaudeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNutrition and health partner providing support to the club.
• SafiraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company supporting Maringá FC.
• EconomicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner company supporting Maringá FC.
• Dental PressminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDental healthcare partner supporting the club.
• Instituto de Cardiologia MaringáminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical partner providing cardiology services and support to the club.
• Ingresso NacionalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial ticketing platform partner for match ticket sales, enabling online ticket purchases for all club matches.
• EuphotechcoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner that developed the official Maringá FC mobile application available on Android and Apple platforms.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Remo: Série B/C club from northern Brazil with strong regional fan identity, similar membership and matchday-driven model, comparable in tier and commercial scale to Maringá FC.
• Brusque FC: Small-market Brazilian club that has competed in Série B and C, with comparable revenue scale, sponsorship profile, and community-driven identity.
• Londrina Esporte Clube: Also a Paraná-based Brazilian football club with history across Série A/B/C. Operates a similar multi-revenue model (matchday, sponsorships, membership, merchandise) and competes in overlapping state and national competitions, making it one of the closest comparables in geography and tier.
• Operário Ferroviário Esporte Clube: Paraná-based club competing in Série B/C of the Brasileirão with a similar regional commercial base and stadium-based matchday revenue model. Comparable in size and competitive tier to Maringá FC.
• São Bento: Brazilian lower-division club with similar Série C participation profile and revenue mix (sponsorships, ticketing, merchandise, membership).
• Paysandu Sport Club: Northern Brazilian club with tradition in lower national divisions and a similar mix of sponsorship, matchday, and merchandising revenue at comparable scale.
• Botafogo-SP: Brazilian club that has alternated between Série B and C in recent seasons, offering a close operational and revenue-mix comparable to Maringá FC.

Broad incumbents

• Coritiba Foot Ball Club: Historic Paraná capital club competing in Série B/A with deep local brand and fan base. Provides a benchmark for ceiling scaling from Série C to higher divisions within the same state.
• Athletico Paranaense: Larger, established Paraná football club competing in Série A with a much broader sponsor portfolio, owned arena (Arena da Baixada), and national fanbase. Same state competition (Campeonato Paranaense) and overlaps on sponsorship pool.

Emerging players

• Ypiranga FC: Smaller Brazilian club recently promoted through lower divisions with a community-driven identity analogous to Maringá FC's 'clube do povo' positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/maringafc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/MFCTVOFICIAL
• Facebookfacebook.com/Maringafc
• LinkedInbr.linkedin.com/company/maring%C3%A1-futebol-clube
• Instagraminstagram.com/maringafc
• TikToktiktok.com/@maringafc

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Investors

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