Sudbadischer Fubballverband

What Sudbadischer Fubballverband does

The Südbadischer Fußballverband (SBFV), founded in 1945 and headquartered in Freiburg im Breisgau, is the official regional football association for Southern Baden (Südbaden) in the German state of Baden-Württemberg. Operating as a non-profit registered association (eingetragener Verein, e.V.) under German law, SBFV is one of 21 regional associations under the Badischer Fußballverband and the German Football Association (DFB). The organization governs football across six districts (Baden-Baden, Offenburg, Freiburg, Hochrhein, Schwarzwald, Bodensee), serving member football clubs (Vereine) ranging from Kreisliga to Oberliga competitive levels, along with referees, coaches, youth players, and recreational participants.

SBFV's core service portfolio spans four operational pillars: football operations (Spielbetrieb) covering men's, women's, youth, and children's leagues plus cup competitions (SBFV-Pokal, SBFV-Rothaus-Pokal der Frauen, Bezirkspokal); qualification programs for coaches (C-Lizenz, B-Lizenz, B-Lizenz Fast Track, DFB-Junior-Coach) and referees; talent development through SBFV selections, DFB/SBFV support centers, and the VR-Talentiade program; and social programs covering volunteer support, child protection, inclusion football, and women's/girls' football initiatives. The technology stack relies on the DFB-operated DFBnet platform for club administration, match management, and player registrations; FUSSBALL.de widgets for match data; the TeamPunkt App for mobile club management; SBFV E-Postfach for official communications; and Microsoft 365 for internal operations. The Badische Sportschule Steinbach serves as the dedicated training and education facility, with the JUFA Hotel Schwarzwald providing on-site accommodation for events.

The association operates on a non-profit membership-based revenue model combining recurring membership and club fees, event and competition management income (tournament entry fees, sponsorship integration), and a diversified sponsorship portfolio led by Adidas (apparel), Rothaus (beer and women's cup), Volksbank Raiffeisenbanken (talent programs), AOK Baden-Württemberg (women's football and scholarships), and EnBW, alongside smaller partners such as Derbystar, Polytan, and Veo. As an e.V., SBFV is governed by its member clubs under the leadership of President Dr. Reinhold Brandt, four Vice Presidents, and Managing Director Johannes Restle, with no private equity, venture capital, or external investor ownership structure. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, consistent with the association's non-profit status under Amtsgericht Freiburg im Breisgau.

Name

Sudbadischer Fubballverband

Legal name

Südbadischer Fußballverband e.V.

Website

https://sbfv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1945

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Südbadischer Fußballverband (SBFV) is a non-profit regional football association founded in 1945 that governs and organizes football across six districts in Southern Baden, Germany, serving member clubs, referees, coaches, youth players, and recreational participants under the DFB framework.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Association / Regional Football Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (7112)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• Regional football association
• Football league management
• Coach certification programs
• Referee training services
• Youth football development

Headquarters

HQ city

Freiburg Im Breisgau

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Club Fees: SBFV generates revenue through membership fees from affiliated football clubs across Southern Baden, with clubs paying organizational dues based on their participation in league systems, cup competitions, and referee assignments.
2. Event and Competition Management: Revenue is generated through organizing and administering football competitions including the SBFV-Pokal, Bezirkspokal tournaments, youth leagues, Futsal competitions, and Walking Football championships. These events may include entry fees, sponsorship integration, and broadcast/media rights.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Südbadischer Fußballverband (SBFV) is the official regional football association for Southern Baden, Germany, operating under the German Football Association (DFB). It organizes and governs football competitions (men's, women's, youth, children's) across six districts, manages referee training and assignment, delivers coach licensing programs, runs talent identification initiatives, and provides digital club administration services through DFBnet.

Product overview

The Südbadischer Fußballverband (SBFV) is a regional football association managing football operations across Southern Baden, Germany. The organization provides a comprehensive suite of services organized around four core areas: football operations (Spielbetrieb) including men's, women's, youth, and children's football competitions; qualification programs for coaches and referees; talent development initiatives; and social programs covering volunteer support, prevention, inclusion, and women's/girls' football. SBFV also offers digital services through DFBnet modules, including an electronic mailbox system, Liveticker for match reporting, and the TeamPunkt App for mobile club management. The organization publishes 'Im Spiel' and maintains district-level structures across six regions (Baden-Baden, Offenburg, Freiburg, Hochrhein, Schwarzwald, Bodensee).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SBFV-Rothaus-Pokal: Cup competition for women's football sponsored by Rothaus brewery
• Tag des jungen Ehrenamts
• Trainee-Programm des SBFV
• SBFV-Mädchenmobil
• VR-Talentiade
• Walking Football
• Südbadische Inklusionsliga

Products and services

• SBFV-Pokal (Herren) Annual knockout cup competition for men's football teams across the SBFV region, organized as part of the German football cup pyramid.
• SBFV-Rothaus-Pokal der Frauen Annual knockout cup competition for women's football teams in the SBFV region, sponsored by Rothaus brewery.
• Walking Football Health-oriented, low-impact football format allowing men and women to continue playing regardless of age or physical condition.
• Futsal Indoor football variant offered as organized competitions and continuing education programs for clubs in Southern Baden.
• Kinderfußball (Children's Football) Age-appropriate football programs for children including training forms, match days for G/F/E youth, and D-youth league systems (7vs7).
• Qualifizierung (Coach Training) Coach certification programs including C-Lizenz, B-Lizenz, B-Lizenz Fast Track, Kinder-/Jugendtrainer, DFB-Junior-Coach, DFB-Basis-Coach, Women Only courses, and goalkeeper training.
• Talentförderung (Talent Development) Talent identification and development programs including SBFV selections, DFB/SBFV support centers, VR-Talentiade, E-development groups, talent scouting, and elite school programs.
• Schiedsrichter (Referee Services) Referee management including training, news, download center, league referees, and referee development programs.
• DFBnet Module DFBnet modules providing IT infrastructure for club management, match operations, and administrative functions for football clubs in the SBFV region.
• Liveticker Real-time match reporting service that provides live updates of football matches across SBFV competitions.
• TeamPunkt App Mobile application for match reporting and club management functions, used by football clubs in the SBFV region.
• SBFV E-Postfach Electronic mailbox system for official SBFV communications with clubs and members.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

19 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AdidascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAdidas is the primary equipment and apparel sponsor for SBFV. The partnership provides official match balls, equipment, and branded merchandise for association events, competitions, and staff. This is a flagship sponsorship relationship supporting football operations across all districts.
• Rothaus (Staatliche Brauerei Rothaus)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerRothaus serves as the official beer sponsor and supports various SBFV competitions including the Rothaus Bezirkspokal der Frauen (women's cup) and Rothaus Bezirkspokal. The partnership provides prize sponsorship and marketing presence at events.
• Volksbank RaiffeisenbankencoreGTM or Marketing PartnerVolksbank Raiffeisenbanken supports SBFV talent development through the VR-Talentiade and VR-Talentiade CUP programs, which identify and develop young football talent across the region.
• AOK Baden-WürttembergcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAOK health insurance supports SBFV women's and girls' football initiatives including AOK-Treff Fußballgirls meetups and AOK Qualifizierungstipendien (qualification scholarships) for coach education.
• EnBWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnBW supports SBFV operations, particularly in relation to the Oberliga sponsorship and energy-related initiatives.
• MaßmacherminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional partner providing sponsorship support for SBFV competitions and events.
• DerbystarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial match ball supplier for SBFV competitions, providing quality footballs for league and cup matches.
• PolytanminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSynthetic turf and sports surface manufacturer providing sponsorship support for SBFV events and facilities.
• Garten MoserminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarden and sports facility company providing sponsorship for SBFV sports facilities and stadium-related initiatives.
• PeterstalerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMineral water brand providing sponsorship for SBFV events and competitions.
• LumosaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLighting and sports equipment manufacturer supporting SBFV facilities and event infrastructure.
• Athletic Sports Sponsoring (ASS)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports marketing agency providing sponsorship services and connections for SBFV.
• Keystone SportsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports marketing and sponsorship company supporting SBFV commercial partnerships.
• SpeedMasterminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpeed and training equipment brand providing sponsorship support for SBFV.
• SOCCACUPminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFootball tournament and cup organization supporting SBFV youth competitions.
• DFB GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDFB operates the DFBnet system and FUSSBALL.de platforms that SBFV uses for match management, club administration, and competition organization. This is the central national technology and governance partnership.
• IBFV (Internationaler Bodensee-Fußballverband)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIBFV is the International Lake Constance Football Association that organizes youth tournaments between football associations from Bavaria, Eastern Switzerland, Vorarlberg, Southern Baden, and Württemberg. SBFV participates in annual youth competitions including the IBFV-Turnier.
• JUFA Hotel SchwarzwaldminorOthersJUFA Hotel Schwarzwald is located on SBFV grounds and provides accommodation for training camps, seminars, and events organized by the association. The hotel operates in partnership with the association's sports facilities.
• Badische Sportschule SteinbachcoreOthersThe Badische Sportschule Steinbach (Sports School Steinbach) is the official training and education center for SBFV, providing facilities for coach licensing courses, referee training, and talent development programs.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Badischer Fußballverband: Parent state-level federation under which SBFV operates, covering all of Baden-Württemberg's regional associations. Closely related hierarchical body with overlapping competition and qualification activities.
• Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB): National football federation and umbrella body that charters SBFV. Operates the DFBnet platform and sets the regulatory framework in which SBFV functions; broader scope but overlapping governance and competition activities.

Direct peers

• Württembergischer Fußballverband: Sibling regional football association covering Württemberg within Baden-Württemberg. Comparable structure, district organization, and DFB-aligned service portfolio to SBFV.
• Bayerischer Fußball-Verband: Largest of Germany's 21 regional football associations, also a DFB member. Directly comparable in mandate (competition organization, referee training, talent development) but operates at much larger scale in Bavaria.
• Niedersächsischer Fußballverband: Regional football association for Lower Saxony under DFB, with similar governance structure, league/cup administration, and grassroots development mandate.
• Hessischer Fußball-Verband: Regional football association for Hesse with comparable district structure and competition formats. Direct peer at similar scale to SBFV among DFB's 21 regional member associations.
• Westdeutscher Fußballverband: Large regional football association covering North Rhine-Westphalia. Directly comparable DFB member federation with extensive league and referee operations.

Regional players

• Schweizerischer Fußballverband: National football association of Switzerland; comparable mandate (competition organization, talent development, referee training) but national scope and different geography, while SBFV's Bodensee district has cross-border (IBFV) interactions with it.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/SBFVvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/SBFVde
• Instagraminstagram.com/sbfvde

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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