FC Lausanne-Sport

What FC Lausanne-Sport does

FC Lausanne-Sport is a privately held professional football club based in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, Switzerland, competing in the Brack Super League (top tier Swiss football). The club operates from the Stade de la Tuilière in Ecublens, a 12,000+ capacity stadium ranked third-best in Switzerland at the 2025 Swiss Location Award. Legal ownership was transferred in March 2026 to an independent UK-based company operating under a trust arrangement without discretionary powers, to manage conflicts of interest arising from INEOS's portfolio of European football clubs; INEOS remains the primary capital backer and headline partner. The club runs an integrated pyramid from first team down to M10-M11 youth teams, a women's program, and the LS4ALL inclusive football team for people with disabilities.

The business model is multi-stream: matchday revenue via the LS IS MORE ticketing platform and on-site sales; sponsorship and advertising from a tiered partner portfolio (core: INEOS, BCV, Enzonet, UBS; secondary: Hyundai, Macron, Decathlon, Feldschlösschen, and 25+ regional partners); hospitality and corporate events through the Enzonet Lounge, LECORNER, and the annual Papet du LS networking dinner (2,000+ attendees); merchandise sales via the LS Shop and stadium retail; and academy camps revenue from the LS Academy Camps program. Three-season and multi-year sponsorship commitments are the norm, providing revenue visibility on the commercial side.

Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven: programs such as #UnClubUnQuartier, LS dans ton quartier, CHUV pediatric ward visits, and a 10-year partnership with Fondation Planètes Enfants Malades generate grassroots engagement that feeds B2C demand, while the LS Business Club and Papet du LS monetize corporate networking. Direct-to-consumer channels include the LS IS MORE platform, LS E-Shop, and the L'app du LS mobile app. The digital stack is standard (website, e-commerce, app) with no proprietary technology or AI/ML capabilities; competitive differentiation rests on community ecosystem, brand recognition, the Stade de la Tuilière as a venue asset, and INEOS's distribution reach.

Name

FC Lausanne-Sport

Legal name

Lausanne Sport Football Club 2026

Website

https://lausanne-sport.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

1896

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

FC Lausanne-Sport is a privately held Swiss Super League football club based in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud, operating from the Stade de la Tuilière. It serves fans, corporate partners, and the regional community through matchday ticketing, multi-tier sponsorships, hospitality events, merchandise, and youth and inclusive football programs, under INEOS ownership.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

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), Event & Tournament Sponsorship (Title/Presenting Sponsors, Official Suppliers) (MPAKALAB), Team Sports Equipment & Uniforms Retail (CRAMABAE), Team Sports & On-Field Performance Apparel (CRAAAEAE)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Matchday ticketing services
• Corporate hospitality events
• Youth football academy
• Sports sponsorship management

Headquarters

HQ city

Lausanne

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Ticket sales for home matches in the Brack Super League at the Stade de la Tuilière, including standard tickets and LS IS MORE premium memberships.
2. Sponsorship & Advertising: Partnership agreements with main partners (INEOS, Enzonet, BCV), sleeve sponsors, and regional/business partners displayed on matchwear, stadium signage, and digital channels. Three-season and multi-year partnership agreements are common.
3. Hospitality & Events: VIP hospitality experiences (Enzonet Lounge, LECORNER), event hosting at the stadium, and corporate networking events including the LS Business Club and Papet du LS annual dinner generating revenue from corporate table bookings.
4. Merchandise & Retail: Sales of official club merchandise including jerseys, training wear, and accessories through the LS Shop (both online and at the stadium).
5. Youth Academy & Academy Camps: Revenue from LS Academy Camps programs for youth footballers, providing training development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FC Lausanne-Sport is a professional football club that competes in the Swiss Super League at Stade de la Tuilière, offering matchday ticketing through the LS IS MORE platform, official merchandise via LS Shop and LS E-Shop, corporate hospitality and networking through the LS Business Club and the annual Papet du LS dinner, youth development programs via LS Academy Camps, and community engagement initiatives including the LS4ALL inclusive football team.

Product overview

FC Lausanne-Sport is a professional football club competing in the Swiss football league system (Brack Super League). The club operates as a unified organization centered on its first team, supported by a comprehensive youth academy (M21, M19-M15, FE14-FE12, M10-M11) and women's football program. Key offerings include match-day experiences at the Stade de la Tuilière, the LS Business Club for corporate networking, hospitality services (Enzonet Lounge, LStadio, La Rive), merchandise retail (LS Shop, E-Shop), the LS Academy Camps for youth development, and community engagement programs including the LS4ALL inclusive football team. The club also organizes major networking events such as the annual Papet du LS. As a sports organization rather than a technology company, FC Lausanne-Sport does not offer a product platform with modules in the software sense; its 'products' are the sporting, entertainment, hospitality, and community services it provides to fans, partners, and the local community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• LS IS MORE Premium Membership Exclusive membership offering priority access to tickets, Vaud Tour events, and other premium club experiences; annual subscription-based premium membership for individual fans and supporters.
• Match Tickets — 1st Team Single-match admission tickets for Brack Super League home games of FC Lausanne-Sport at Stade de la Tuilière, available for individual purchase via the LS IS MORE platform.
• Match Tickets — M21 (Reserve Team) Admission tickets for M21 reserve team home matches, available to individual supporters and fans.
• Official Merchandise (LS Shop and LS E-Shop) Sales of official club merchandise including jerseys, training wear, and accessories, sold through the LS Shop at Stade de la Tuilière and the online LS E-Shop at shop.lausanne-sport.ch.
• LS Academy Camps Seasonal training and development programs for youth footballers, providing structured football development for aspiring young players.
• LS Business Club Membership Corporate membership program providing networking breakfast events, hospitality experiences, and sponsor activations for enterprise clients and regional businesses.
• Hospitality Packages (Enzonet Lounge, LECORNER, Le Comptoir Vaudois) Premium VIP hospitality experiences at Stade de la Tuilière, offered to corporate partners and sponsors, including the Enzonet Lounge, LECORNER VIP space, and Le Comptoir Vaudois.
• Le Papet du LS Annual Networking Dinner Annual networking dinner event held at Palais de Beaulieu, drawing over 1,900 attendees in 2025 and targeting 2,000 in 2026, providing B2B networking for corporate partners and sponsors.
• Stadium Event Hosting and Corporate Events Event hosting services at Stade de la Tuilière for corporate functions, meetings, and conferences throughout the year, leveraging the award-winning stadium venue.
• Club des Fidèles Support Club Support club for loyal individual fans providing fan engagement benefits and community belonging.
• Le Onze d'Or Support Club Premium support club tier providing enhanced fan engagement and recognition for individual supporters.
• La Confrérie Support Club Support club tier providing fan community access and club identity for individual supporters.
• Club Burgener Support Club Support club providing fan engagement and community belonging for individual supporters.
• LS Playground — Sportunity Children's birthday party experiences at Stade de la Tuilière and family-oriented football engagement activities.
• Children's Birthday Parties at Tuilière Birthday party experience packages at Stade de la Tuilière for children and families.
• Charity All Stars Celebrity Match Annual celebrity football match used as a charity fundraising event and entertainment offering for fans and partners.
• LS Esports Team Competitive esports team representing FC Lausanne-Sport in online gaming competitions.
• LS Féminines (Women's Football Program) Women's football program representing FC Lausanne-Sport in competitive women's football.

Quantifiable outcome

• CHF 100,000 raised for charity at Charity All Stars 2025 event
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

37 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• YmeriminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 May 2026Ymeri is a Crissier-based company offering comprehensive services from design to execution in painting, plastering, and facade work, distinguished by a personalized approach and custom solutions for living spaces.
• Viveo Group SAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 5 February 2026Viveo Group SA specializes in insurance portfolio, pension, mortgage, and real estate solutions advisory and management, with a transparent, professional, and personalized approach for both individuals and businesses.
• Swiss Solar SystemminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 January 2026Swiss Solar System is a Swiss company specializing in photovoltaic installation and energy autonomy solutions for residential and commercial clients in Romandy, with a modern, personalized approach.
• EA TechminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 January 2026EA Tech Sàrl is a Swiss Romandie electrical solutions company specializing in the design and manufacture of electrical panels, maintenance, troubleshooting, and advanced diagnostics for residential and commercial clients.
• DVM Carrelage SàrlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 31 October 2025DVM Carrelage Sàrl is a tiling and interior/exterior renovation company based in Crissier, offering installation services for private clients, architects, and general contractors.
• Feldschlösschen HelveticminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 October 2025Feldschlösschen Helvetic represents Swiss brewing excellence and tradition, offering a range of beers and beverages. Five-season partnership extension with the club. Represented by Philippe Bouhan and Jérôme Maizière.
• McDonald's (Bernard Domon franchise)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 October 2025Bernard Domon's McDonald's franchise (with locations in Crissier, Renens, Morges, and Etoy, employing 180 people) is a long-standing partner aligned with the club's values of team spirit, inclusion, and youth development.
• Decathlon SwitzerlandminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 4 April 2025Decathlon Switzerland, with stores in Bussigny and Lausanne Bel-Air, partners with the club for matchball sponsorship and supporter engagement. Stores are located in the Lausanne agglomeration area.
• Taxi ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2025Taxi Services is a Lausanne-based taxi company offering 24/7 professional transport services across Romandie, including airport transfers, business appointments, and private travel. Present at home matches at the Stade de la Tuilière.
• Flexsis Suisse / Hotelis (Groupe Interiman)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 30 March 2025Flexsis Suisse – Svizzera (born from the merger of Interima and Global Personal Partner) offers temporary and permanent recruitment solutions in construction, industry, and logistics. Hotelis is the market leader in hospitality and restaurant sector recruitment and training.
• unlimitrust Campus by SICPAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 12 March 2025unlimitrust Campus by SICPA in Prilly hosted a LS Business Club networking breakfast event. Pascal Marmier, Director of unlimitrust, spoke at the event alongside Vincent Steinmann.
• La 5ème saison jardinier-paysagiste SàrlminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 8 March 2025La 5ème saison is a landscape gardening company based in Moudon, founded in May 2019 by Jeremy Contomanolis, specializing in innovative and sustainable public and private garden design and maintenance.
• PKF SPORTminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 March 2025PKF SPORT operates 24/7 fitness centers in Lausanne, Crissier, Chavannes-près-Renens, Bussigny, and Renens. They sponsored matchballs for the Lémanic derby against Servette and Basel, and designed a special warm-up jersey for LS x PKF with a galactic theme.
• Optic 2000minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2025Optic 2000 is a Swiss optical chain founded in 1999 with 50 stores across Switzerland, offering vision and hearing health services. They sponsored the matchball for the Vaudois derby.
• Kreal Immobilier SAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 March 2024Kreal Immobilier SA is a Romandie-wide real estate agency offering brokerage, property management, and administration services. Three-season partnership from 2024.
• CWSminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 January 2024CWS is a hygiene, workwear, floor care, fire safety, cleanroom, and healthcare products and services provider. Three-season partnership agreement from 2024.
• Her-Huyl Génie Civil SAminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 January 2024Her-Huyl Génie Civil SA specializes in civil engineering including excavation for utility pipelines, district heating, surveys, exterior development, and rockwork. Three-season partnership from 2024.
• EnzonetcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 July 2023Enzonet, founded by Enzo Lo Magno in 2012, is a Lausanne-based cleaning and concierge services company with 70+ employees. It became a principal partner of LS, with its logo on the sleeve of first team and M21 jerseys, and sponsors the Enzonet Lounge hospitality zone at the Stade de la Tuilière. Partnership committed for three seasons from 2023.
• BCV (Banque Cantonale Vaudoise)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerBCV is a longstanding regional partner of the club, sharing a history with the club in the Vaud canton. BCV also partners with the 20KM de Lausanne event and supports community initiatives, having offered 200 match tickets to runners in 2024.
• HyundaiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHyundai is listed as a club sponsor displayed in the footer partner logos on the club website.
• Garage GuexminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGarage Guex is listed as a club sponsor displayed in the footer partner logos on the club website.
• MacronminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMacron is listed as a kit supplier/partner, with their logo visible in the club's footer partner section.
• TerraSportminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTerraSport is listed as a club sponsor in the partner footer section.
• Z RenovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZ Renovation is listed as a club sponsor in the partner footer section.
• UBScoreGTM or Marketing PartnerUBS serves as an Impact Partner supporting the club's community and social responsibility programs. UBS supported the #UnClubUnJoueur initiative and arranged for young footballers from FC Chêne/Aubonne FF17 to train alongside LS first team players Morgan Poaty and Alban Ajdini. UBS also co-produced a documentary with the club on the M16 championship.
• Rivage Lutry, Hôtel-RestaurantminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Rivage Lutry hotel and restaurant, located on Lake Geneva in Lutry, is the designated pre-match hotel for LS players. The partnership extends until 2027 and hosts the LS Business Club's final breakfast of the season.
• Zoé4lifeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerZoé4life is a Swiss association supporting research against childhood cancer and accompanying affected families. The club has partnered with them for multiple seasons, and they were a beneficiary of the Charity All Stars 2026 match.
• deRhamminorGTM or Marketing PartnerdeRham is a co-organizer of the 'LS dans ton quartier' community events, providing event support and branded giveaways (e.g., bobs/hats) at community football events in Lausanne-area neighborhoods.
• Fondation Planètes Enfants Malades (FPEM)coreOthersFPEM has collaborated with LS for 10 years to improve the daily lives of hospitalized children at CHUV's pediatric department. LS players regularly visit the Hôpital des Enfants, and the club donates equipment such as baby-foot tables and iMac computers. FPEM celebrated its 25th anniversary in December 2025 with LS delegation participation.
• Transfusion Interrégionale CRSminorOthersSwiss Red Cross blood transfusion service partnered with LS to organize blood donation drives at the Stade de la Tuilière, collecting over 30 donations with over 50% being first-time donors.
• Swiss Football League (SFL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club participates in SFL-organized competitions (Brack Super League, Dieci Challenge League), inclusion tournaments (Swiss Inclusion League), and initiatives like the SFL Carpooling Challenge. SFL co-organizes the Charity All Stars event.
• Swiss Inclusion League / Special Olympics SwitzerlandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Swiss Inclusion League, organized by the SFL with support from the Football is More Foundation, runs inclusive football tournaments. LS4ALL represents LS in these competitions, winning its first trophy at the Wankdorf in October 2025.
• FC Epalinges / Jean-Marie PerretcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJean-Marie Perret of FC Epalinges founded the 'On s'en foot' inclusive football project, which was the precursor to LS4ALL. He now serves as coach and manager of the LS4ALL inclusive team, with LS providing professional facilities and support.
• On s'en foot / insieme VaudcoreOthersThe On s'en foot project, initiated at FC Epalinges and supported by insieme Vaud, brings together people with disabilities and youth footballers from FC Epalinges to play together. This project evolved into LS4ALL under the FC Lausanne-Sport umbrella.
• Médecins du MondeminorOthersLS partnered with Médecins du Monde for a winter clothing collection drive at the Stade de la Tuilière (December 2025) to support homeless people during the 'Grand froid' cold snap, redistributing donations via the Soupe Populaire.
• Association FlavieminorOthersThe solidarity match against GC Zurich on 24 January 2026 raised CHF 20,940 for the Flavie association, which supports burn victims and their families in medical, psychological, social, and legal dimensions.
• FC Variété (LS Variété)minorOthersLS Variété is a team of former LS players, club employees, and legends (including Marc Hottiger, Massimo Ceccaroni, Alain Rochat, Guillaume Katz, Xavier Margairaz) who play friendly matches against the LS4ALL inclusive team, promoting inclusion and community engagement.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• OGC Nice: Sister club under INEOS ownership with the same multi-club governance constraint; directly comparable as a peer operating under UEFA multi-club rules with similar cross-portfolio synergies and constraints.
• FC Luzern: Top-flight Swiss club with comparable attendance scale, modern stadium (Swissporarena), strong community programs, and a youth-academy development model similar to LS.
• FC Sion: Swiss Super League club with similar mid-market positioning, multi-revenue model (matchday, sponsorship, academy), and reliance on regional corporate partners and stadium-based hospitality.
• Servette FC: Also plays in the Brack Super League and is based in the Canton of Geneva; the Lémanic derby with Lausanne is one of LS's marquee fixtures. Highly comparable in scale, market, and revenue mix.
• FC Zürich: Swiss Super League peer with comparable commercial structure — corporate sponsorship, membership-based fan clubs, and a strong academy pathway feeding into professional football.

Regional players

• Stade Lausanne-Ouchy: Lausanne-area football club operating at a lower tier; relevant regional peer for academy funnel overlap, local sponsor competition, and shared Vaud fan-base dynamics.
• Lausanne HC: Lausanne-based professional sports franchise (ice hockey) sharing the same Vaud corporate partner pool, hospitality venue strategy, and B2B LS Business Club-type networking model.
• Yverdon-Sport FC: Smaller Vaud-canton neighbor; promoted to/competing in the Swiss top flight. Comparable regional sponsorship base and youth-academy focus, though smaller matchday and commercial scale.

Broad incumbents

• FC Basel: Switzerland's historically dominant club and Super League benchmark; provides a like-for-like revenue model reference point (matchday, sponsorship, academy, European qualification) at a larger scale.
• Manchester United (INEOS minority stake): Also part of the INEOS sports portfolio with multi-club governance implications; not a sporting peer but a relevant comparable for INEOS-driven commercial strategy and UEFA conflict-of-interest dynamics.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/lausanne_sport
• Facebookfacebook.com/lausannesport
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/team-vaud-foot-espoir

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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