What TSG Balingen does

TSG Balingen is a German football club (registered association, TSG Balingen Fußball e.V.) based in Balingen, Baden-Württemberg, operating a multi-tier football pyramid consisting of a senior team in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg (with a prior 2025 promotion to Regionalliga Südwest), a U23 reserve team in the Verbandsliga, and a youth academy spanning U7 through U19 with more than 200 children and teenagers under licensed coaches following a development concept established in 2008. The club also operates the Eyach Kicker football school as a sub-brand, offering paid supplemental training, school-holiday camps, and individual coaching sessions priced at €49–€179 per participant, targeting families in the Zollernalbkreis catchment area.

The club's commercial footprint is anchored by the BIZERBA ARENA stadium (naming rights with Bizerba extended through at least 2031) and a network of regional sponsors including MAFU Group, SÜLZLE Gruppe, Mey Generalbau, Sparkasse Zollernalb, and AOK. Revenue is generated across six streams: matchday ticketing and season tickets (Dauerkarten), merchandise through the Micki Teamshop, club membership fees, sponsorship and naming rights, paid youth development programs, and event hosting (Sülzle Cup, Sparkassen Indoor Cup, Mey Generalbau Cup, TSG.Erleben). Distribution is hybrid: digital (tsg-fussball.de, tickets.tsg-fussball.de, micki-teamshop.de, the Yolawo booking system) and on-site at the Bizerba Arena and the newly opened Mahl Alm hospitality facility.

Governance is a volunteer board led by 1st Chairman Eugen Straubinger, Deputy Chairman Ralph Conzelmann, and Finance Director Roland Schmid, with operational leadership across senior, U23, and youth programmes (head coach Michael Schilling; U23 coach Philipp Wolf; youth coordinator Florian Barth; Eyach Kicker director Armin Maier). The club maintains a separate youth foundation (TSG Balingen Nachwuchsstiftung), school partnerships with Sichelschule, Längenfeldschule, and Realschule Hechingen, and active social channels on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter to drive community engagement and recruitment.

Name

TSG Balingen

Legal name

TSG Balingen Fußball e.V.

Website

https://tsg-fussball.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TSG Balingen is a German football club based in Balingen, Baden-Württemberg, operating a senior Oberliga team, a U23 squad, and a 200+ player youth academy (U7–U19), alongside the paid Eyach Kicker football school, matchday operations at the BIZERBA ARENA, and community events serving families and amateur footballers in the Zollernalbkreis region.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps) (MPAKAJAA), Youth & Amateur Sports Tournaments (MPAGAMAF)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Football training programs
• Football matchday tickets
• Sports association services

Headquarters

HQ city

Balingen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Matchday and Ticketing Revenue: Revenue generated from ticket sales for home matches at the Bizerba Arena, including individual match tickets and season tickets (Dauerkarten).
2. Merchandise and Shop Sales: Sales of club merchandise, team apparel, and fan articles through the official team shop (Micki Teamshop).
3. Membership Fees: Recurring membership fees from club members across all age groups and teams.
4. Sponsorship and Naming Rights: Sponsorship revenue including the BIZERBA ARENA naming rights deal (extended for at least 5 years), presenting sponsors (MAFU Group), and various partner sponsors (SÜLZLE Gruppe, Mey Generalbau, Sparkasse, AOK).
5. Youth Development Programs: Revenue from paid training programs including Fördertraining (109€ non-members, 99€ members per 6-session block), Feriencamps (179€ for 4 days, 139€ for 3 days, 49€ for 1 day), and Individualtraining (69€ per session).
6. Event Revenue: Revenue from hosted events including Sülzle Cup, Mey Generalbau Cup, Sparkassen Indoor Cup, and special events like Al-Hilal test matches.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

TSG Balingen Fussball e.V. operates a community football club providing competitive senior and youth football teams, a structured youth academy (U7 to U19, 200+ players), and the Eyach Kicker football school offering paid supplemental training programs (Fördertraining, Feriencamps, Individualtraining) for children and teenagers. The club also hosts ticketed matches and community events at the BIZERBA ARENA, sells branded merchandise, and accepts sponsorships under long-term partnerships.

Product overview

TSG Balingen is a German football club offering a multi-tiered football programme comprising the senior Oberliga team, a U23 reserve team in the Verbandsliga, an extensive youth academy with teams from U7 to U19, and the Eyach Kicker football school providing supplemental training services for children and teenagers. The club also operates the BIZERBA ARENA as its home stadium and organises several annual events including the Sülzle Cup, Sparkassen Indoor Cup, Mey Generalbau Cup, and the TSG.Erleben community event. The Eyach Kicker football school functions as a distinct sub-brand offering structured training, holiday camps, development training, and individual coaching for young players. Products and services span competitive league football, youth development, supplementary training programmes, ticketing, merchandise, and community events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Eyach Kicker: Football school for children and youth offering training camps, development training, and individual coaching sessions
• BIZERBA ARENA
• TSG.Erleben
• Sparkassen Indoor Cup
• Mahl Alm

Products and services

• Eyach Kicker Fussballschule Football school under the TSG Balingen umbrella offering supplemental training for children and teenagers in the Zollernalbkreis, with contents and methodology based on the club's own 2008 development concept. Led by former professional footballer Armin Maier.
• AOK Feriencamps der Eyach Kicker Holiday football camps held during all school holidays on TSG Balingen premises, targeting children aged 6-12. Delivered by Eyach Kicker coaches with support from TSG youth coaches and first/second team players. Includes supervision (9:30-16:00), training, warm lunch, drinks, fruit, AOK Camp-Shirt, Uhlsport ball, and an Oberliga match ticket. Priced at €179 (4-day), €139 (3-day), €49 (1-day special).
• Fördertraining (Development Training) Weekly supplemental training course for Eyach Kicker participants held in small groups, focusing on technical, coordination, and athletic skill development. Structured in 6-week cycles with block pricing (€109 non-members, €99 members per 6-session block); Eyach Kicker jersey set provided on first booking. Each session is 75 minutes.
• Individualtraining (Individual Training) Personal coaching units for ambitious youth players in the performance range, delivered one-to-one by Eyach Kicker director Armin Maier. Sessions target individual strengths and weaknesses in detail. Available by prior consultation only, priced at €69 per session.
• Oberliga Team (First Team) The senior first team competing in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg, playing home matches at the BIZERBA ARENA. The squad for 2026/27 includes approximately 27 players with goalkeepers, defenders, midfielders, and forwards, supported by head coach Michael Schilling and a coaching staff of 8.
• U23 (Reserve Team) The second senior team competing in the Verbandsliga Württemberg, operating as a bridge between the youth academy and the first team. The squad for 2025/26 is coached by Philipp Wolf.
• Jugendakademie (Youth Academy) The youth development programme spanning teams from U7 through U19, with over 200 children and teenagers trained by licensed coaches. Governed by a training concept established in 2008. Teams compete in both regional and supra-regional leagues.
• BIZERBA ARENA The club's home stadium located in Balingen. Naming rights held by Bizerba, with the sponsorship extended for at least five years as of July 2026. Hosts Oberliga matches, youth matches, cup tournaments, and events including the Sülzle Cup and Sparkassen Indoor Cup.
• Sülzle Cup Annual amateur football tournament hosted by TSG Balingen, typically held in July at the BIZERBA ARENA with teams competing across multiple categories, sponsored by SÜLZLE Gruppe.
• Sparkassen Indoor Cup Annual indoor football hall tournament held at the end of December at the BIZERBA ARENA. The 29th edition (2025) featured 33 participating teams; sponsored by Sparkasse Zollernalb.
• Mey Generalbau Cup Football tournament presented by Mey Generalbau, inaugurated in 2025 and held at the BIZERBA ARENA. The second edition took place on 12 July 2026.
• TSG.Erleben (Erlebnistag) An annual family-oriented experience day hosted by TSG Balingen alongside the Sülzle Cup, combining football action with entertainment and community activities at the BIZERBA ARENA.
• TSG Balingen Nachwuchsstiftung (Youth Foundation) A dedicated foundation supporting the club's youth development, funding initiatives such as the purchase of mini goals for youth teams.
• Tickets und Dauerkarten Online ticketing service for Oberliga and youth matches at the BIZERBA ARENA, operated via the club's own ticket shop at tickets.tsg-fussball.de. Season tickets (Dauerkarten) also available for renewal and new applications.
• Fanshop / Micki Teamshop Official club merchandise shop operated via the external partner Micki Team Shop at micki-teamshop.de, offering TSG Balingen branded apparel and accessories.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 200 children and youth currently developing in the club's youth academy
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• BizerbaflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 July 2026Bizerba is the naming rights sponsor of the BIZERBA ARENA. The partnership was extended in July 2026 for at least another 5 years, ensuring the stadium retains the Bizerba name through at least 2031. This is the club's flagship sponsorship relationship.
• Mey GeneralbaucoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 July 2026Mey Generalbau is the sponsor and organizer of the Mey Generalbau Cup tournament held at the Bizerba Arena. The second edition was won by TSG Balingen in July 2026.
• SÜLZLE GruppecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 August 2025SÜLZLE Gruppe is a long-term strategic partner of TSG Balingen. The partnership was formally extended in August 2025. SÜLZLE also sponsors the Sülzle Cup tournament and related events.
• MAFU GroupcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMAFU Group serves as presenting sponsor for major events and matches, including the high-profile test match against VfB Stuttgart and various news communications. The partnership includes internal pre-sale phases for ticket allocations and marketing support.
• AOKcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAOK Baden-Württemberg is the co-organizer of the Eyach Kicker Feriencamps. The AOK Feriencamps are branded with AOK sponsorship and offered to children ages 6-12 during all school holidays.
• Sparkasse ZollernalbcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSparkasse Zollernalb sponsors the Sparkassen Indoor Cup, the club's annual indoor football tournament for youth and amateur teams. The 29th edition took place December 2025.
• TSG Balingen Nachwuchsstiftung (Youth Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe club's dedicated youth foundation supports Nachwuchsförderer (youth development) initiatives, including donations for mini-goals for youth training and supporting young talent in the club.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Bahlinger SC: Direct peer: another amateur football club from Baden-Württemberg competing in the Oberliga Baden-Württemberg, with a similar regional catchment, youth academy structure, and revenue mix of sponsorships, ticketing, and memberships.
• SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball: Direct peer: a historic Baden-Württemberg club competing in similar lower professional tiers with an active youth program and regional sponsorship model, providing a close comparable for TSG's development trajectory.
• FK Pirmasens: Direct peer: a southwest German amateur club with a similar volunteer association setup and reliance on regional sponsors and ticketing, providing a comparable for the Oberliga/Regionalliga transition profile.
• SG Sonnenhof Großaspach: Direct peer: a southwest German football club operating between Oberliga and Regionalliga with a similar volunteer-driven association structure, youth focus, and reliance on regional sponsors.
• Wormatia Worms: Direct peer: a traditional Rhineland-Palatinate football club with an active youth academy and amateur-tier structure analogous to TSG Balingen's mix of competitive team, academy, and community events.
• Stuttgarter Kickers: Direct peer: a historically significant Stuttgart-area football club competing in similar amateur/Regionalliga tiers with strong youth development, community identity, and a comparable mix of membership and sponsorship revenue.
• FC 08 Homburg: Direct peer: a Saarland-based club operating in the Regionalliga Südwest — the same fourth-tier division TSG briefly reached — with a similar association structure and regional sponsorship base.
• VfR Aalen: Direct peer: a former 3. Liga club from the eastern Baden-Württemberg/western Bavaria corridor that has cycled through Regionalliga and Oberliga, with a comparable youth development ethos and stadium-naming-rights model.

Others

• DFB (Deutscher Fußball-Bund): Ecosystem participant: the German national federation that licenses coaches (e.g., DFB-Basis-Coach license held by TSG's Eyach Kicker director) and sets the competition pyramid in which TSG's senior and youth teams operate.

Broad incumbents

• SV Sandhausen: Broad incumbent: a professional 2./3. Bundesliga club located in the same Baden-Württemberg region, illustrating the upper end of the regional football ecosystem and the player/talent competition TSG faces.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/tsgbl
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tsg-balingen

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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