Bavarian Football Association e.V.

What Bavarian Football Association e.V. does

The Bavarian Football Association e.V. (Bayerischer Fußball-Verband e.V., or BFV) is a registered nonprofit association (eingetragener Verein) headquartered at Brienner Straße 50 in Munich and one of 21 state member associations under the German Football Association (DFB), UEFA, and FIFA. It serves as the exclusive governing body for amateur football in Bavaria, organizing league competitions (Regionalliga Bayern, Bayern-Ligen, Landesligen), cup tournaments (Toto-Pokal, Hiscox Verbandspokal, Volksbanken Raiffeisenbanken-Pokal, Kaufland Soccer Cup, Erdinger Meister-Cup, and others), and the player registration and transfer system.

The BFV operates a hierarchical governance structure with seven regional district offices (Oberbayern, Niederbayern, Schwaben, Oberpfalz, Oberfranken, Mittelfranken, Unterfranken) and 20+ local Kreis (circle) offices serving approximately 1,500+ member clubs. Its technology stack centers on the SpielPLUS system — a match-operations and player-eligibility platform integrated with DFBnet and FIFA Connect ID — plus the BFV-App and BFV-Team-App for mobile access, BFV.TV for video streaming, BFV-Widgets for third-party sites, BFV-Liveticker for real-time text updates, and BFV-Robotertexte for automated match-report generation.

Revenue derives from four streams: recurring member club fees, transaction-based competition and event fees (cups, tournaments, eFootball), training and education program fees (with many subsidized or free), and commercial sponsorships (Adidas, Hiscox, Develey, Krasniqi Solar, Bayerische Bauindustrie, Limes Photovoltaik). Distribution is hybrid: physical district offices plus digital self-service through SpielPLUS and the apps, with the DFB-Mobil mobile training program extending reach into schools and small rural clubs.

Name

Bavarian Football Association e.V.

Legal name

Bayerischer Fußball-Verband e.V.

Website

https://www.bfv.de/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Bavarian Football Association e.V. (BFV) is a nonprofit regional sports federation governing amateur football across Bavaria, Germany. It organizes leagues, cup competitions, and educational programs for approximately 1,500+ member clubs, players, coaches, and referees through seven district offices and digital platforms including SpielPLUS and the BFV-App.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Governance

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sport-Specific Amateur Leagues & Circuits (Non-Professional) (MPAKACAJ), Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Amateur football governance
• Football league operations
• Coach education programs
• Match management software
• Sports federation membership

Headquarters

HQ city

München

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Member Club Fees: Annual membership fees from approximately 1,500+ member football clubs across Bavaria. Clubs pay dues based on size and league level.
2. Competition and Event Fees: Registration fees for various cup competitions including Toto-Pokal, Hiscox Verbandspokal, and youth tournaments.
3. Training and Education Programs: Revenue from coach, referee, and youth leader training courses, though many are subsidized or free for participants.
4. Sponsorship and Advertising: Partnership arrangements with sponsors including Adidas (equipment), Krasniqi Solar, and other commercial partners displayed on the website and competitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

The Bavarian Football Association (Bayerischer Fußball-Verband e.V., BFV) is the official regional governing body for amateur football in Bavaria and one of 21 state associations under the German Football Association (DFB). It organizes competitive leagues including the Regionalliga Bayern, Bayern-Ligen, and Landesligen, manages player registrations and transfers through the SpielPLUS digital platform and digital player passes, and delivers coach, referee, and youth leader training and certification programs across seven regional districts.

Product overview

Bavarian Football Association e.V. (BFV) operates a unified digital platform centered on its BFV.de website supplemented by mobile applications (BFV-App and BFV-Team-App). The core infrastructure includes the SpielPLUS system for match operations and player management, BFV.TV for video streaming, and various digital features such as automated text generation (Robotertexte), liveticker, electronic match reports, and embeddable widgets for partner websites. Educational services include coach qualification programs, DFB-Mobil visits, and specialized training courses. The portfolio functions as a platform ecosystem providing digital match operations, club administration, educational offerings, and media distribution for amateur football in Bavaria.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• BFV-App: Mobile application for following amateur football in Bavaria
• BFV-Team-App
• BFV.TV
• SpielPLUS
• BFV-Sozialstiftung
• Regionalliga Bayern
• Bayern-Ligen und Landesligen
• DFB-Mobil
• BFV-Mädchenmobil
• Toto-Pokal
• Hiscox Verbandspokal

Products and services

• BFV-App

Quantifiable outcome

• 28 new referees trained in 2026 by SRG Ingolstadt
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, premium and minor.

• DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational football federation governing German football. BFV operates as the Bavarian state member of the DFB hierarchy, implementing national programs (DFB-Mobil, Junior-Coach), using DFBnet systems (SpielPLUS), and participating in national competitions. FIFA Connect ID data is processed through DFB infrastructure.
• UEFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEuropean football governing body. BFV operates under UEFA structure, participates in UEFA competitions (Regions' Cup), and implements European-wide standards.
• FIFAcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal football governing body. FIFA Connect ID system connects national player registries globally. Data sharing enables prevention of international duplicate registrations and protects minors.
• AdidaspremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial equipment and apparel partner. Adidas logo appears on BFV partner sections and digital platforms.
• Krasniqi SolarminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar energy company operating as a BFV partner with logo placement on the website.
• HiscoxpremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerInsurance company sponsoring the Hiscox Verbandspokal (BFV Women's Cup).
• DeveleypremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerMustard/food company running the Develey Senf Liga promotion campaign where clubs can win jersey sets by collecting points.
• Bayerische BauindustriepremiumGTM or Marketing PartnerBavarian construction industry association operating as a Premium Partner supporting social responsibility initiatives.
• Limes (Photovoltaik)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerSolar/photovoltaic company helping clubs install solar panels on facilities through the 'Grüne Ecke' sustainability program.
• Sportschule OberhachingcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBFV Sports School located in Oberhaching providing elite training facilities and coaching education programs.
• DFB GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDFB's commercial arm responsible for DFBnet systems including SpielPLUS database management and hosting, CMS development, and e-learning platform edubreak.
• Süddeutscher Fußball-Verband (SFV)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouthern German Football Association representing regional interests within the DFB structure.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtiktok.com/@bfvonline
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/RegionalligaBayern
• Facebookfacebook.com/bfvonline
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bayerischer-fu%C3%9Fball-verband
• Instagraminstagram.com/bfvonline

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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