Badminton Netherlands

What Badminton Netherlands does

Badminton Nederland is the officially recognized national federation for badminton in the Netherlands, founded in 1931 and headquartered in Nieuwegein. It governs the sport domestically, sanctions competitions, and represents the Netherlands within the Badminton World Federation. The federation serves more than 300 affiliated clubs and tens of thousands of registered players across competitive tiers from Eredivisie through the Ninth Division, plus youth competitions.

Its core operational stack comprises three digital assets: FOYS, a member and club administration platform; Toernooi.nl, a tournament management and registration system; and a federation mobile app. These tools centralize membership records, league scheduling, tournament draws, and results publishing across the Dutch badminton ecosystem.

As a non-profit association (vereniging), Badminton Nederland funds itself through a combination of club affiliation fees, player registration and competition entry fees, sponsorship income from headline partners including Yonex, Nederlandse Loterij and Team NL, and tournament revenue tied to events such as the Yonex Dutch Open, a sanctioned BWF World Tour competition. The federation has approved a fee increase for the 2026 season and has been broadening its value proposition through member-benefit partnerships such as Zilveren Kruis and new programs including AirBadminton and Topbadminton.

Name

Badminton Netherlands

Legal name

Badminton Nederland

Website

https://badminton.nl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Badminton Nederland is the Dutch national badminton federation, governing the sport for over 300 affiliated clubs and organizing competitive leagues, youth tournaments, and BWF-aligned events through digital platforms and member-fee and sponsorship revenue.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

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

Keywords

• National sports federation
• Badminton competition management
• Sports membership services
• Club development programs
• Referee certification training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nieuwegein

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Contributions: Clubs pay annual membership fees (€140.10 in 2026) and individual members pay base contributions (€19.10 per member in 2026). Individual/personal memberships are also available at €42.85 per year.
2. Competition Team Fees: Teams participating in national competitions pay fees based on division level. Eredivisie teams pay €2,247.65 per team (2026), First Division €776.40, Second through Fourth Division €517.75, Fifth through Ninth Division €296.25.
3. Regional and Youth Competition Fees: Regional youth competitions (Jeugdcompetitie) at €82.00 per team, recreational competitions at €25.15 per team, and step-up competitions free of charge.
4. Sponsorship Revenue: Partnerships with sponsors including Yonex (equipment), Nederlandse Loterij (lottery), and Team NL. Sponsors receive visibility through website, events, and national competitions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Badminton Netherlands is the official national sports federation (vereniging) for badminton in the Netherlands, governing the sport across all competitive levels from Eredivisie down to Ninth Division, including youth competitions and recreational leagues. The organization administers membership for over 300 affiliated clubs and thousands of individual players, certifies referees and officials, organizes national championships, enforces anti-doping and safe-sport policies aligned with BWF standards, and operates supporting digital platforms (mobile app, Toernooi.nl tournament platform, FOYS member administration) and flagship events such as the Yonex Dutch Open.

Product overview

Badminton Netherlands is the national badminton sports federation offering a suite of digital platforms and programs. Core offerings include the FOYS-based member administration system, a dedicated mobile application for athletes and officials, the Toernooi.nl tournament management platform, and various online portals including Topbadminton for elite players, AirBadminton for outdoor badminton, and an e-commerce shop. The organization also manages the Yonex Dutch Open international tournament and the national Eredivisie competition finale.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Yonex Dutch Open: Annual international badminton tournament organized in the Netherlands
• Topbadminton
• AirBadminton
• Bamito
• Toernooi.nl

Products and services

• Badminton Nederland Mobile App

Named customers2 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

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

• NOC*NSF (Dutch Olympic Committee*National Sports Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Badminton Nederland signed the Diversity Charter of NOC*NSF in 2021, committing to diversity and inclusion initiatives. NOC*NSF provides the 'Onze Club Is Van Iedereen' (OCIVI) program for inclusive sports clubs. Badminton Nederland participates in this initiative along with nine other sports federations. Additionally, member data is shared with NOC*NSF for statistical purposes.
• Badminton EuropecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial continental governing body for badminton in Europe. Badminton Nederland coordinates with Badminton Europe on international competitions, European Championships, and continental development programs. Logo displayed as partner on badminton.nl.
• BWF (Badminton World Federation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial international governing body for badminton worldwide. Badminton Nederland aligns with BWF on rules, anti-doping policies, integrity standards, and international competition calendars. Logo displayed as partner on badminton.nl.
• YonexmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment sponsor and partner. Yonex is a major badminton equipment manufacturer. Their logo appears on badminton.nl as a sponsor, and they are title sponsor of the Yonex Dutch Open.
• Nederlandse Loterij (Staatsloterij)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational lottery organization as sponsor partner. Part of the Dutch lottery system supporting sports. Logo displayed on badminton.nl as sponsor.
• Team NLmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNational team initiative for Dutch elite athletes. Badminton Nederland participates in Team NL for top athlete representation and Olympic programs. Logo displayed as sponsor.
• VictorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBadminton equipment brand as partner. Logo displayed among partner logos on badminton.nl.
• Zilveren KruismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollective health insurance partnership offering Badminton Nederland members 10% discount on supplementary and dental insurance, free Extra Sport package with sports massage and physiotherapy coverage, dental accident coverage, and free tickets to National Championships finals.
• Sport Medisch Centrum Papendal (SMCP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports medical center providing injury information, prevention resources, and direct consultation with sports physicians for badminton players. SMCP provides fact sheets on common badminton injuries and a contact form for questions to the federation doctor.
• Centrum Veilige Sport Nederland (CVSN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational safe sport center handling reports of integrity violations including harassment, matchfixing, doping, and discrimination in sports. Badminton Nederland refers members to CVSN for confidential reporting and support. The federation also has an external confidential advisor (Vertrouwenspersoon) Vera Aarts.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/BadmintonNLD
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCc-EP-bEBojHZ9kqwzlTmPg
• Facebookfacebook.com/BadmintonNederland
• Instagraminstagram.com/badmintonnld
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/badminton-netherlands

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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