Badischer Fußballverband e. V.

What Badischer Fußballverband e. V. does

Badischer Fußballverband e.V. (bfv) is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) founded on July 7, 1946 in Eppelheim and headquartered at Sepp-Herberger-Weg 2 in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg. As one of 21 regional state associations (Landesverbände) of the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB), the bfv serves as the official governing body for amateur football in North Baden (Nordbaden), organizing competitive play for over 600 affiliated football clubs, more than 200,000 individual members, and approximately 3,600 teams across nine regional football circles (Kreise): Tauberbischofsheim, Buchen, Mosbach, Sinsheim, Heidelberg, Mannheim, Bruchsal, Karlsruhe, and Pforzheim. The organization delivers operations from Bambini (age 3+) through all youth categories, adult men's and women's football, senior/veteran formats (Ü-Fußball, Walking Football), and Futsal, anchored by the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal as the flagship cup competition and the Sportschule Schöneck as the central qualification and event hub.

The bfv's core offerings span competitive match operations, qualification and licensing programs for coaches (C-Lizenz, B-Lizenz, DFB-Junior-Coach) and referees (Neulingslehrgang, SRA-Lehrgang), youth talent identification (VR-Talentiade), club development services (KLEEblatt quality seal, Vereinsdialoge, Club-Beratung), and social responsibility programs (bfv-Stiftung, Kinderschutz, Fair Play, Resozialisierung). Technology infrastructure is anchored by the DFBnet platform for match scheduling, player registration (Passwesen), and qualification management, supplemented by FUSSBALL.DE for digital league information, LEAGUES for livestreaming cup matches, EyeAble for accessibility compliance, and Newsletter2Go for email communications.

Revenue is generated through a diversified mix of membership dues from 600+ clubs, structural funding from the DFB, sponsorship revenue from Europa-Park (premium), Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus (cup-naming), Adidas, Polytan, AOK Baden-Württemberg, Volkswagen, and Garten Moser, plus co-funded training programs and the bfv-Stiftung's social mandate. Programs and most qualification courses are provided free of charge to participants. The bfv is led by President Ronny Zimmermann with six vice presidents and a Geschäftsführer, and operates with 35 employees distributed across headquarters and the nine Kreise.

Name

Badischer Fußballverband e. V.

Legal name

Badischer Fußballverband e.V.

Website

https://badfv.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Badischer Fußballverband e.V. is the official DFB regional football association for North Baden, governing 600+ amateur football clubs, 200,000+ members, and 3,600 teams across nine Kreise from its Karlsruhe headquarters. It organizes competitive play, coach and referee licensing, talent development, and social programs including resocialization and fair play initiatives.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Football Association

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities (MPAKAFAE), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Cause, Community & CSR-Linked Sports Partnerships (Foundations, Youth Programs) (MPAKALAJ)

Keywords

• Amateur football association
• Football league management
• Coach licensing programs
• Referee training services
• Youth football development

Headquarters

HQ city

Karlsruhe

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: The bfv operates as a membership organization funded primarily through dues from its over 600 affiliated football clubs. Club fees support the full range of sporting, educational, and administrative services provided across nine football circles.
2. DFB Federal Funding: As one of 21 regional associations within the German Football Association (DFB), the bfv receives structural funding from the DFB to support its programs including the DFB-Masterplan, DFB-Mobil, referee development, youth talent programs (VR-Talentiade), and qualification initiatives.
3. Sponsorship and Partner Revenue: The bfv generates sponsorship revenue through partnerships with companies including Europa-Park (premium sponsor visible across all materials), Adidas, Polytan, Garten Moser, and Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus (naming sponsor of the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal). Additional partners include AOK Baden-Württemberg and Volkswagen.
4. Training and Qualification Fees: The bfv offers a comprehensive palette of certification and qualification courses (trainer licenses, referee training, youth coach programs) free of charge for participants, though some programs may generate revenue through subsidized fees. Core formats like the DFB-Junior-Coach, B-Lizenz, and C-Lizenz are provided at no cost to trainees.
5. DFB-Mobil Revenue: The bfv operates the DFB-Mobil program, which visits clubs, schools, and correctional facilities (JVA Adelsheim) to deliver training sessions and promote the DFB-Masterplan. This is funded through DFB support and partner contributions.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

The Badischer Fußballverband e.V. (bfv) is the umbrella organization for over 600 football clubs in North Baden, serving more than 200,000 members and approximately 3,600 teams. It organizes competitive football leagues and cup competitions (such as the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal), provides free coach licensing (C-Lizenz, B-Lizenz) and referee training programs, supports clubs through regional Club-Berater consulting and the Vereinsdialoge program, and runs youth talent identification (VR-Talentiade), school football initiatives (DFB-Junior-Coach, Schulfußball-Aktionstag), and social responsibility programs including the bfv-Stiftung.

Product overview

The Badischer Fußballverband (bfv) is one of 21 state associations within the German Football Association (DFB), serving over 600 football clubs in North Baden with approximately 200,000 members and 3,600 teams. The organization's core offering is football league and competition management, including the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal cup competition. Supporting services include comprehensive qualification and licensing programs for coaches (Trainer-Lizenzausbildung with C-Lizenz and B-Lizenz tracks), referee training (Schiedsrichter-Ausbildung), and specialized programs like the DFB-Mobil mobile training unit and DFB-Trainingsdialog. The bfv operates several football variants including Ü-Fußball for veterans and Walking Fußball for health recreation, along with Futsal for indoor competition. Youth development encompasses VR-Talentiade talent identification, DFB-Junior-Coach school programs, and the Sepp-Herberger-Akademie values education. The association maintains quality standards through the KLEEblatt quality seal and supports clubs through Vereinsdialoge consultations, Club-Beratung regional advisors, and the bfv-Stiftung charitable foundation. Digital offerings include PROMATEUR fantasy football and DFBnet registration platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• bfv-Rothaus-Pokal

Quantifiable outcome

• 134 club dialogue sessions completed with bfv President participation
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

AI capability8 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

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

• Europa-ParkflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 7 July 2026Europa-Park is the premium sponsor of the Badischer Fußballverband. The sponsorship is prominently featured across all bfv materials and communications. Europa-Park's logo appears on the main bfv website and the company hosted the 2025 KLEEblatt award ceremony at its facility in Rust, Baden. The partnership provides bfv clubs with access to Europa-Park as a partner venue for events and serves as a major financial sponsor of the association.
• TSG HoffenheimflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 6 July 2026TSG Hoffenheim is the bfv's flagship Bundesliga partner for the Young Leadership-Day program. The 6th bfv Young Leadership-Day (August 1-2, 2026) takes place at TSG Hoffenheim, where participants receive insights into the Bundesliga club's sustainability practices, tour the training facilities, and train in the Footbonaut. The partnership enables the bfv to offer a premium experience to young volunteers.
• Badische Staatsbrauerei RothausflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 July 2026Badische Staatsbrauerei Rothaus is the naming sponsor of the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal (the flagship cup competition). Dennis Kastner from Rothaus participated in the 2025/26 first-round draw alongside bfv Vice President Rüdiger Heiß. The Rothaus sponsorship brand is widely recognized in the Baden football community.
• Volkswagen (in partnership with DFB for Women and Girls' Football)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 February 2026Volkswagen is a DFB partner supporting the sustainable development of women's and girls' football in Germany. The bfv participates in DFB programs aligned with this partnership, including initiatives connected to the UEFA WOMEN'S EURO 2029 German bid.
• Bertelsmann Stiftung and Werte-StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 November 2025The bfv co-hosts the annual Sepp-Herberger-Akademie with the DFB Foundation Sepp Herberger, Bertelsmann Stiftung (via the TeamUp! program), and Werte-Stiftung. The 2025 edition focused on values education, team building, and conflict management in youth football. Dr. Anna-Lisa Schwarz (Geschäftsführerin, Werte-Stiftung) participated in the program.
• Deutsche Herzstiftung and Björn Steiger StiftungminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2025The bfv partners with the Deutsche Herzstiftung and Björn Steiger Stiftung to offer free Herzsicher (cardiac safety) training for clubs. This initiative addresses the risk of cardiovascular events in amateur sport and is promoted in connection with World Heart Day (Weltherztag).
• SV Waldhof Mannheim, VfR Mannheim, SV Sandhausen, FC-Astoria WalldorfcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 September 2025These professional and semi-professional clubs enter the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal from round 3 (SV Waldhof Mannheim as 3. Liga defending champion; VfR Mannheim, SV Sandhausen, and FC-Astoria Walldorf as Regionalliga Südwest clubs). They create a competitive pathway from amateur to professional levels within the bfv structure. SV Waldhof Mannheim won the 2024/25 Rothaus-Pokal, defeating FC-Astoria Walldorf in the semifinal.
• AOK Baden-WürttembergcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 2 September 2025AOK Baden-Württemberg co-funds the AOK-Treff program, which establishes free girls' football sessions (AOK-Treff FußballGirls) at clubs throughout Baden. The program supports the 'emPOWER her game' campaign to strengthen women's and girls' football. AOK-Treffs have been established at VfB Grötzingen, SC Schielberg, and other clubs.
• LEAGUEScoreTechnology or Integration · 1 September 2025Starting in 2025, LEAGUES is the official livestreaming partner for the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal. All quarterfinal and semifinal matches are livestreamed on the LEAGUES platform. Markus Kleber from LEAGUES participated in the 2025/26 semifinal draw. This partnership brings bfv competitions to a wider digital audience.
• Das Örtliche (directory service)minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 September 2025Das Örtliche is the prize sponsor of the 'DANKE SCHIRI.' (Thank You Referee) award campaign. The partnership enables Kreis-level and Verbands-level recognition events for referees with prize packages including advertising space in Das Örtliche directory.
• Badischer Sportbund Nord (BSB)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 September 2025The BSB Nord co-hosted the 'Moderne Rasensysteme' (Modern Turf Systems) continuing education seminar with the bfv and partners Sportstättenbau Garten-Moser and Polytan at Sportschule Schöneck. This supports clubs in planning sport facility construction and renovation.
• DFB-Stiftung Sepp Herberger (DFB Foundation Sepp Herberger)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2025The bfv-Stiftung is treuhänderisch (fiduciarily) managed by the DFB Foundation Sepp Herberger. The partnership enables the bfv to pursue social initiatives including the 'Anstoß für ein neues Leben' resocialization project (visiting JVA Adelsheim, Schloss Stutenberg resocialization initiative), Herzgesundheit (heart health) training with Deutsche Herzstiftung and Björn Steiger Stiftung, and the Sepp-Herberger-Akademie values education program held annually at Sportschule Schöneck. Tobias Wrzesinski is Managing Director of the DFB Foundation.
• Stiftung gegen Rassismus (Foundation Against Racism)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 March 2025The bfv participates in the Internationalen Wochen gegen Rassismus (International Weeks Against Racism) and supports the 'Vier Schrauben für Zivilcourage' initiative of 'Fuβballvereine gegen Rechts' (Football Clubs Against the Right). The bfv promotes these programs through the DFB-Punktespiel and its own social responsibility initiatives. Stefan Moritz serves as the bfv's contact for discrimination and violence incidents.
• Karlsruher SC (KSC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 January 2025The Karlsruher SC serves as the patron club for the Schloss Stutensee resocialization initiative. KSC's women's team won the Baden Futsal Championship 2025/26 (B-Juniorinnen) and the South German Futsal title 2026. KSC participates in the bfv-Rothaus-Pokal from round 3, and the club is active in DFB-Mobil programs, hosting referee Neulingslehrgänge. Burkhard Reich serves as KSC's project manager for alumni and brand ambassadors.
• Heinrich-Wetzlar-Haus, Schloss Stutensee gGmbH (Youth Detention Facility)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2024The Heinrich-Wetzlar-Haus of Schloss Stutensee was officially admitted to the DFB Foundation Sepp Herberger's 'Anstoß für ein neues Leben' initiative in May 2026. The bfv provides DFB-Mobil visits, referee and coach training, Herzsicher-Schulungen (cardiac safety), and Young Leadership-Day access. The facility houses 14 juveniles in an alternative-to-detention program. Jens Brandt is Geschäftsführer of Schloss Stutensee.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Württembergischer Fußballverband (wfv): One of the other 21 DFB regional associations (Landesverbände), covering Württemberg with a similar structure of football circles, club development, and competitive organization. Directly comparable as a sibling DFB regional federation serving adjacent territory in Baden-Württemberg.
• Bayerischer Fußball-Verband (BFV): Largest of the 21 DFB regional associations by member count, also operating a multi-Bezirk (district) governance structure with cup competitions, qualification programs, and referee development. Closely comparable in mission, scope, and DFB-affiliated structure, though operating at larger scale.
• Fußball-Verband Mittelrhein (FVM): DFB regional association for the Mittelrhein region, operating the same type of club membership model, qualification programs, and competitive structure. Direct peer in scope and function as one of the 21 DFB Landesverbände.
• Badischer Handball-Verband: Regional handball federation in Baden covering the same geographic territory with comparable club membership, referee training, qualification programs, and competition structures. Direct peer as a sport-specific regional governing body in the same region.
• Niedersächsischer Fußballverband (NFV): DFB regional association covering Lower Saxony with similar multi-Kreis governance, league operations, and club development programs. Operates at comparable scale and offers a directly comparable model of regional amateur football governance.
• Hessischer Fußball-Verband (HFV): DFB regional association covering Hesse with comparable Kreis-based governance, league and cup operations, and referee training programs. Direct structural peer as one of the 21 Landesverbände within the DFB framework.

Broad incumbents

• Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB): The national parent federation of which the bfv is one of 21 member regional associations. Provides structural funding, the DFBnet platform, DFB-Mobil program, Masterplan support, and governance framework. Parent/sanctioning body rather than competitor.
• Badischer Sportbund Nord (BSB): The umbrella sports federation for North Baden covering all sports (not just football). Co-hosts continuing education events with the bfv (e.g., modern turf systems seminars) and represents broader regional sports interests to government.

Regional players

• Sportbund Rheinland: Regional sports umbrella organization in a different German territory (Rhineland-Palatinate), offering comparable multi-sport club development, qualification, and policy advocacy services. Comparable in mission but serves different geography.

Others

• DFB-Stiftung Sepp Herberger: DFB-affiliated charitable foundation that fiducially manages the bfv-Stiftung and co-runs the Sepp-Herberger-Akademie with the bfv. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor, but operationally intertwined with bfv social programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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