VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball

What VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball does

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball GmbH operates Germany's most decorated men's professional volleyball club, competing in the 1. Volleyball Bundesliga from its home venue, the SPACETECH ARENA, in Friedrichshafen on Lake Constance. The professional entity operates under a parent association, VfB Friedrichshafen e.V. (founded 1890), in a dual-structure model typical of German professional sports clubs. The club fields a Bundesliga first team alongside Volley YoungStars, a youth development squad competing in the 2. Bundesliga that also operates as the Bundesstützpunkt (Federal Training Center) for volleyball.

The business model is multi-streamed. Ticket sales flow through the Reservix platform for both single-game (Einzelkarten) and season tickets (Dauerkarten), with discounted tiers for children, students, and disabled persons. Sponsorship revenue is structured in Premium-Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze tiers anchored by Space Tech GmbH (which holds arena naming rights), ZF Friedrichshafen AG, Zeppelin GmbH, BKK MTU, Sparkasse Bodensee, and Hensoldt. A direct-to-consumer fanshop at vfb-volleyball.store sells merchandise, and live broadcasting via DYN extends national reach. Community programs — VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE for elementary school children, a network of regional partner-vereine, and the annual Stadtwerk am See Friedrichshafen Beach event — function as both brand-building and talent-pipeline infrastructure feeding the first team.

The club's operating geography is concentrated in Baden-Württemberg and the Lake Constance region, serving local fans, regional sponsors, and a broader German volleyball audience through streaming and cup competitions. Thilo Späth-Westerholt serves as Managing Director (Geschäftsführer) of the GmbH, with Radomir Vemic as Sports Director and Adam Swaczyna as Head Coach (Cheftrainer). The club employs 11–50 staff and does not publicly disclose revenue.

Name

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball

Legal name

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball GmbH

Website

https://vfb-volleyball.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball GmbH operates Germany's most decorated men's professional volleyball club, competing in the 1. Volleyball Bundesliga from SPACETECH ARENA in Friedrichshafen and monetizing through ticket sales, tiered sponsorships, merchandise, and broadcasting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Volleyball Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Professional Live Sports Leagues & Tours (MPAGAMAA)

Keywords

• Professional volleyball team
• Volleyball Bundesliga
• Youth volleyball training
• Sports event ticketing
• Volleyball club merchandise

Headquarters

HQ city

Friedrichshafen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from single-game tickets (Einzelkarten) and season tickets (Dauerkarten) for home matches played at SPACETECH ARENA in Friedrichshafen
2. Sponsorship: Sponsorship revenue from multiple partner tiers including Premium-Gold, Gold, Silver, and Bronze partners such as Space Tech GmbH, ZF, Zeppelin, BKK MTU, Sparkasse Bodensee, and Hensoldt
3. Merchandise and Fanshop: Revenue from the official VfB Friedrichshafen fanshop available at vfb-volleyball.store

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball operates a professional men's volleyball team competing in the 1. Volleyball Bundesliga at the SPACETECH ARENA in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The club also runs the Volley YoungStars youth team in the 2. Bundesliga and community programs including VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE (elementary school volleyball outreach), an annual Friedrichshafen Beach event, and merchandise sales through the VfB Fan Shop. Ticket sales are processed via the Reservix online platform for both single matches and season subscriptions.

Product overview

VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball operates a multi-tiered sports organization centered on its professional Bundesliga volleyball team, supplemented by youth development programs, community outreach, and fan engagement services. The core product is the first-division men's volleyball team (Bundesliga), supported by the Volley YoungStars youth team competing in the 2. Bundesliga Süd at the federal youth development base. Community initiatives include VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE, which introduces volleyball to elementary schoolchildren, while the annual Friedrichshafen Beach event extends volleyball into the beach format. Revenue-generating services include ticket sales via Reservix, a fan merchandise shop, and venue access at the SPACETECH ARENA.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Volley YoungStars: The club's youth volleyball team competing in the 2. Volleyball Bundesliga, serving as the Bundesstützpunkt (federal training center) for developing young volleyball talent. Home games played at SPACETECH ARENA Friedrichshafen.
• VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE
• Friedrichshafen Beach

Products and services

• VfB Friedrichshafen Bundesliga Team The professional men's volleyball team competing in the 1. Volleyball Bundesliga, Germany's top volleyball division. The team plays home matches at SPACETECH ARENA in Friedrichshafen and serves as the core product around which the club operates, delivering elite volleyball entertainment to fans and spectators.
• Volley YoungStars The youth volleyball team and second-division squad of VfB Friedrichshafen, competing in the 2. Volleyball Bundesliga Süd. Serves as the Bundesstützpunkt (federal training center) for developing young volleyball talent with players typically aged 16-20 years.
• Friedrichshafen Beach Volleyball Event Annual six-day beach volleyball event held at the Gondelhafen waterfront in Friedrichshafen, combining elite, youth, and recreational beach sports with beach volleyball, beach soccer, and beach basketball competitions including Baden-Württemberg championships.
• VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE

Quantifiable outcome

• 13x German Championship titles
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 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

Integration7 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, minor and core.

• Space Tech GmbHflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerSpace Tech GmbH is a primary sponsor of VfB Friedrichshafen, appearing prominently on the official website and associated with the SPACETECH ARENA naming rights.
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerZF is a major industrial partner and sponsor of VfB Friedrichshafen, a leading technology company based in Friedrichshafen with global operations.
• Zeppelin GmbHflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerZeppelin is a strategic partner and sponsor of VfB Friedrichshafen Volleyball, appearing alongside ZF in sponsor listings.
• ASV Waldburg VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network, contributing to youth volleyball development in the region.
• SSV Wilhelmsdorf VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network, participating in regional youth volleyball development.
• SV Horgeneuzell VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network.
• TSV Mimmenhausen VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal rival club and partner in youth development network; Volley YoungStars frequently compete against Mimmenhausen in local derbies.
• TV BliesenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network.
• TV Markdorf VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network for regional youth volleyball development.
• Turnverein Bermatingen VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network.
• TuS Immenstaad VolleyballminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network.
• Pro VolleyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner club in the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-vereine network.
• Stadtwerk am SeecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerStadtwerk am See is a sponsor and supporter of the VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program and the annual Friedrichshafen Beach event.
• Sparkasse BodenseecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bank and sponsor listed as Gold partner for VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program.
• BKK MTUflagshipGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium-Gold partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program, health insurance provider associated with MTU Aero Engines.
• Obst vom BodenseecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGold partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program, regional fruit producer from Lake Constance area.
• Toyota BachcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program, local Toyota dealership (Toyota-Zentrum).
• HensoldtcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSilver partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program, defense and security technology company.
• BodenseesportklinikminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program, sports medicine clinic in Lake Constance region.
• SegelmanufacturminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBronze partner of VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE program.
• DYNflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial live streaming partner broadcasting all Volleyball Bundesliga matches. Games are available live via DYN platform.
• Volleyball-Landesverband WürttembergcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState volleyball association of Württemberg supporting the Friedrichshafen Beach event and youth volleyball development.
• health&sports solutions Dr. Helge Rupprich GmbHcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEvent management partner organizing the annual Friedrichshafen Beach event.
• beach&soulminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBeach volleyball event partner for Friedrichshafen Beach event.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Netzhoppers Konigs Wusterhausen: Established 1. Bundesliga men's volleyball club in Germany, competing in the same league with sponsorship-driven and ticketing operations similar to VfB Friedrichshafen, including naming-rights-style commercial partnerships.
• BERLIN RECYCLING Volleys: The other flagship professional men's volleyball club in Germany, competing in the 1. Bundesliga directly against VfB Friedrichshafen. Operates a franchise model with naming-rights sponsor (BERLIN RECYCLING) and competes for the same national titles and Champions League qualification.
• Jastrzebski Wegiel: Top Polish PlusLiga and European Champions League men's volleyball club. Comparable as elite European club with industrial-conglomerate (JSW) sponsorship backing - structurally similar to VfB Friedrichshafen's industrial-sponsor model anchored by ZF and Zeppelin.
• Sir Safety Perugia: One of Italy's top SuperLega volleyball clubs and multiple Champions League winner. Compares directly to VfB in commercial setup (Sir Safety as naming sponsor) and in competing at the European top tier, providing a model for premium sponsorship yield.
• ZAKSA Kedzierzyn-Kozle: Top Polish PlusLiga volleyball club with multiple Champions League titles. VfB signed libero Mateusz Czunkiewicz from ZAKSA, reflecting similar elite-tier European volleyball competition and the same talent market that drives roster construction at the Bundesliga level.
• Itas Trentino Volley: Top Italian SuperLega and European Champions League men's volleyball club. Comparable as elite European volleyball team with major sponsorship tiers (Itas), Champions League pedigree, and Bundesliga-equivalent-plus operational scale - representing the European tier above which VfB competes for European honors.
• Lube Civitanova: Major Italian SuperLega volleyball club with multiple Champions League titles. Comparable as a top European volleyball property with premium sponsor backing and global player recruitment similar to VfB's 2026/27 international roster strategy.
• WWK Volleys Munich: Newly entered 1. Bundesliga men's volleyball franchise for 2026/27, scheduled to host VfB Friedrichshafen in the season opener. Comparable scale club with similar revenue model anchored by an insurance naming sponsor (WWK).
• SVG Luneburg: Top-tier German men's volleyball club in the 1. Bundesliga, directly facing VfB Friedrichshafen in the 2026 Pokal Round of 16. Operates a similar Bundesliga ticketing/sponsorship commercial model with comparable fan scale and regional industrial backing.

Regional players

• TSV Mimmenhausen Volleyball: Local Baden-Württemberg volleyball club competing in lower regional divisions. Listed as a VOLLEYBALL macht SCHULE partner-verein and frequent Volley YoungStars opponent, reflecting the regional volleyball ecosystem that surrounds but does not match the senior commercial scale of VfB.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xinstagram.com/vfb_volleyball
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/vfbvolley
• Facebookfacebook.com/friedrichshafen.volleyball
• Instagraminstagram.com/vfb_volleyball

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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