Raufoss IL Fotball

What Raufoss IL Fotball does

Raufoss IL Fotball is a Norwegian amateur football club founded in 1918 and based in Raufoss, Vestre Toten municipality, Innlandet county. The club's men's senior team competes in OBOS-ligaen, Norway's second-tier professional football league, and is supported by a women's senior team, an extensive youth development program spanning children from kindergarten through U19, an eSports division (Raufoss eSport) competing in Altibox eSerien, and a social-inclusion street football team (Gatelaget) that participates in the Norwegian Football Foundation's 31-club national network. Operations rely on a tiered sponsorship structure led by General Sponsor Nammo and Gold Partners Puma, Sparebank1 Østlandet, Tallent AS, Syljåsen, and Raufoss Industripark, supplemented by membership and training fees (e.g., the Football Leisure-time Scheme at Kr 590/month), match-day ticket and kiosk revenue at Nammo Stadion, facility rental of the 9,945 m2 Raufoss Industripark Arena, and a firewood production project (Vedprosjektet) that functions as work training for Gatelaget participants in partnership with Statsforvalteren in Innlandet and Vestre Toten municipality.

Name

Raufoss IL Fotball

Legal name

Raufoss Idrettslag Fotball

Website

https://raufossfotball.no

Company type

Private

Founded year

1918

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Raufoss IL Fotball is a Norwegian amateur football club founded in 1918, competing in OBOS-ligaen, with a women's team, youth academy, eSports division, and a social-inclusion street football program (Gatelaget), serving the Vestre Toten community in Innlandet county.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club / Community Sports Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

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), Sports Fundraising & Development Services (Foundations, NIL Collectives Support) (MPAKAKAK)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Community sports programs
• Social inclusion football
• Football membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Raufoss

HQ country

Norway

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership and training fees: Members pay training/contribution fees; the Football Leisure-time Scheme (FFO) charges Kr 590 per month. These fees constitute a primary revenue stream supporting the club's operational costs.
2. Sponsorship and partnership revenue: The club generates revenue through a tiered sponsorship structure: one General Sponsor (Nammo), multiple Gold Partners (Puma, Sparebank1 Østlandet, Tallent AS, Syljåsen, Raufoss Industripark), and numerous additional partners. Sponsors receive brand visibility across match days, website, and facilities.
3. Match day revenue: Ticket sales for OBOS-ligaen home matches at Nammo Stadion generate match day revenue. The club also operates kiosk/concession sales during home games.
4. Firewood project (Vedprosjektet): The club runs a firewood production and sales project in partnership with the Norwegian Football Foundation (Fotballstiftelsen), Statsforvalteren in Innlandet, and Vestre Toten municipality. Firewood is sold to customers, with revenues reinvested in new timber stock for continued production, supporting participants in work training.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Raufoss IL Fotball operates a senior men's football team in Norway's OBOS-ligaen (second tier) and runs a youth football academy alongside community-oriented programs including Gatelaget (street football for social inclusion), an eSports team, and Vedprosjektet (a firewood production/employment initiative). The club is a member-owned, non-profit entity operating under the Raufoss IL Allianse and serves the local Raufoss/Vestre Toten community in Innlandet, Norway.

Product overview

Raufoss IL Fotball is a football club offering a comprehensive portfolio spanning elite competitive football (OBOS-ligaen men's team, women's senior team), youth development programs (OBOS-Camp, Akademiet, Fotballfritidsordning), and social impact initiatives (Gatelaget street football team with associated Vedprosjektet work training program). The club operates two main facilities: Nammo Stadion (outdoor) and Raufoss Industripark Arena (indoor). The club also maintains an esports division (Raufoss eSport) competing in national e-football leagues. The organization follows a 'topp-utvikling-miljø' (top-development-environment) philosophy to develop players from grassroots to professional levels while maintaining community engagement through inclusive programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Raufoss eSport: E-sports division of Raufoss Fotball, with teams competing in eSerien and eFotball (FIFA). Has won NM in eFotball and has players on the Norwegian national eFootball team.
• Gatelaget
• Vedprosjektet
• Fotballfritidsordning (FFO)
• OBOS-Camp
• Akademiet

Products and services

• Senior men's football team (OBOS-ligaen) The club's flagship competitive offering: a senior men's football team that plays in OBOS-ligaen, Norway's second-tier professional football league. Competes in regular home-and-away league fixtures plus cup matches; serves local fans, members, and the wider Innlandet supporter base.
• Youth football academy Structured youth football development program with age-group teams, coaching, and competitive play. Designed for children and adolescents in the Raufoss/Vestre Toten area seeking football skill development and a pathway toward senior football.
• Gatelaget (street football / social inclusion program) A social inclusion football program using street football format to engage marginalized adults and support social reintegration. Operated in coordination with social services; serves vulnerable community members in the Innlandet region.
• eSports program An eSports team/program operated by the club, providing members and supporters with a digital competitive sports outlet alongside the traditional football programs.
• Vedprosjektet (firewood / community employment project) A firewood production and sales initiative run by the club, providing local employment/activity and a supplementary revenue stream for club operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 45 unique players participated in Gatelaget in 2025, averaging 11.8 players per session across 78 training sessions and 30 matches.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Integration5 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NammocoreOthersNammo is the General Sponsor (hovedpartner) of Raufoss Fotball, providing primary financial sponsorship. The partnership covers visibility across match day branding, website, and club communications.
• PumacoreOthersPuma is the club's equipment supplier, providing kits and sportswear for all teams. Puma branding appears on club merchandise and match kits.
• Sparebank1 ØstlandetcoreOthersSparebank1 Østlandet is the club's preferred bank, offering financial services and banking support to the club and its members.
• Raufoss IndustriparkcoreOthersRaufoss Industripark acquired naming rights to Raufoss Storhall in June 2022, which was renamed Raufoss Industripark Arena. It is one of Norway's largest industrial parks and a key local partner.
• Toten TransportminorOthersToten Transport operates over 250 vehicles across Norway, the Nordic countries, and continental Europe. Listed as a partner providing transport and logistics support.
• Tallent ASminorOthersTallent AS is the club's preferred accounting services provider, supporting the club's financial administration.
• Syljåsen ASminorOthersSyljåsen is a local contractor in the Mjøsa region, serving as a Gold Partner (gullpartner) for Raufoss Fotball.
• Eidsiva Energi ASminorOthersEidsiva Energi is an energy and technology group serving 2 million people in Innlandet, Akershus, Østfold, and Oslo. Listed as a partner providing energy services.
• Toten ForsikringminorOthersToten Forsikring is a total insurance provider for both private and business markets, listed as a partner of Raufoss Fotball.
• SullandminorOthersSulland is a family-owned automotive group with 43 car dealerships representing 15 brands, 1,500 employees across 23 cities in Norway. Listed as a Gold partner.
• Nordvik BoligminorOthersNordvik Bolig is a real estate agency serving Gjøvik and Toten areas. Listed as a partner of the club.
• Alver AdvokatfirmaminorOthersAlver Advokatfirma is a law firm providing legal services across Norway with offices in Gjøvik and Lillehammer. Listed as a partner.
• OBOS-ligaencoreOthersOBOS-ligaen is Norway's second-tier professional football league in which Raufoss Fotball competes. OBOS is the league's title sponsor and provides league-wide marketing and broadcasting support.
• Fotballstiftelsen (Football Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Norwegian Football Foundation runs the national street football (Gatelaget) program with 31 member clubs. Raufoss Gatelag operates under this framework, receiving funding, guidelines, and coordination support. The Foundation also co-funds the Vedprosjektet and provides social program oversight.
• Statsforvalteren in InnlandetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe County Governor of Innlandet provides funding for the Vedprosjektet (firewood project) through drug and mental health grants. The project is a collaboration between Raufoss Fotball, Statsforvalteren, Vestre Toten municipality, and Fotballstiftelsen.
• Vestre Toten KommunecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVestre Toten municipality partners with Raufoss Fotball on social inclusion initiatives. The municipality collaborates on the Vedprosjektet and supports the Gatelaget through referral of participants and co-funding.
• Lena-Valle Videregående SkolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaufoss Fotball has a formal cooperation agreement with Lena-Valle VGS as part of the Akademiklassifisering (Academy Classification) program. The partnership aims to optimize the balance between school and football for student-athletes.
• Gjøvik Videregående SkolecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRaufoss Fotball has a formal cooperation agreement with Gjøvik VGS as part of the Akademiklassifisering (Academy Classification) program, supporting student-athletes in balancing education and elite football development.
• Vind ILminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVind IL has a cooperation agreement with Raufoss Fotball as part of the Akademiklassifisering program. The agreement aims to increase transparency and improve communication in local football, rather than changing player flows.
• FK TotenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFK Toten has a cooperation agreement with Raufoss Fotball under the Akademiklassifisering program, focusing on knowledge sharing and communication improvement in the local football community.
• Oslo EconomicsminorOthersOslo Economics produces the annual social accounts report for Fotballstiftelsen, calculating the socioeconomic value of street football programs. The 2025 report valued street football's annual social benefit at NOK 677 million across Norway.
• OBOScoreOthersOBOS is the title sponsor of OBOS-ligaen and co-organizer of OBOS-Camp, a national football camp for children aged 7-13 held across Norway. Raufoss Fotball hosts OBOS-Camp annually (22-26 June 2026).
• Norsk Toppfotball (NTF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNorsk Toppfotball is the organization managing professional football in Norway and co-organizer of OBOS-Camp. Raufoss Fotball participates in NTF's Akademiklassifisering program and competes in OBOS-ligaen under NTF's governance.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Hamarkameratene (HamKam): Norwegian OBOS-ligaen club of broadly comparable scale with an industrial-town community identity, making it the closest domestic analog to Raufoss's 'small among the big' profile.
• Kongsvinger IL: Innlandet-region OBOS-ligaen club with a similar industrial-heritage fan base and community-club governance structure, serving the same regional market adjacent to Raufoss.
• Mjøndalen IF: Drammen-area OBOS-ligaen club with comparable small-club economics and industrial-community origins, operating at the same revenue tier as Raufoss.
• Åsane Fotball: Bergen-region OBOS-ligaen side built on broad youth development and a strong volunteer/community base, mirroring Raufoss's FFO/Academy-led grassroots model.
• Sogndal Fotball: Smaller-town OBOS-ligaen club with a well-known academy reputation, comparable to Raufoss's Akademiklassifisering-driven talent pathway focus.
• Skeid Fotball: Oslo-based lower-division Norwegian club with a strong volunteer and social-inclusion heritage, broadly comparable to Raufoss's community-led operating model.
• Bryne FK: Jæren-region second-tier Norwegian club historically rooted in a rural community and volunteer structure similar to Raufoss's Vestre Toten setup.
• Jerv IK: Agder-region OBOS-ligaen side with a comparable small-town operating scale; recently acquired Raufoss player Sander Nordbø, making it a near-term transfer-market peer.

Broad incumbents

• IK Start: Established southern-Norwegian football club with a long history of top-flight competition, serving as a structural reference point for what promotion beyond OBOS-ligaen would look like.
• Sandefjord Fotball: Larger Vestfold-region OBOS-ligaen side with a more developed commercial operation, illustrating the upper bound of scale a club in Raufoss's peer set can attain.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/raufoss_fotball
• Facebookfacebook.com/raufossfotball
• Instagraminstagram.com/raufossfotball
• TikToktiktok.com/@raufossfotball
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/raufoss-il-fotball

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