What Bahlinger SC does

Bahlinger Sport-Club e.V. (Bahlinger SC, DBA "BSC") is a German football club founded in 1929 and based in Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl, Baden-Württemberg. Registered as a non-profit eingetragener Verein (e.V.) under German law, it competes in the Regionalliga Südwest (4th tier) and operates the Kaiserstuhlstadion (4,000 seats) along with the Ponderosa clubhouse. The club fields three senior teams plus 14 youth teams spanning U7 through U19, a veterans (AH) side, an inclusive Ballschule program, and recurring paid football camps for children aged 7–15. It serves youth players seeking development pathways, adult members seeking community football, local/regional business sponsors, and matchday fans, with documented success in producing players who progress to Bundesliga-adjacent environments such as SC Freiburg and the German U17 national team.

The club has no proprietary technology platforms; its digital stack is composed of third-party services: Reservix for online ticketing, Leagues.football for home and away match livestreaming, fan12.de for merchandise e-commerce, FuPa.net for league data, and standard social channels (Instagram, YouTube, Facebook) plus an email newsletter. Content is delivered through the Ponde Echo digital stadium magazine and video highlights. Membership administration uses SEPA direct debit across multiple tiers (youth 80–120 EUR, Ballschule 95 EUR, adult 60 EUR, Club 100 donation at minimum 100 EUR).

Revenue is generated from six streams: recurring membership subscriptions, transaction-based ticket sales (including elevated DFB-Pokal fixtures against Bundesliga opponents such as 1. FC Heidenheim and 1. FC Magdeburg), tiered sponsorship (Hauptsponsoren, Premium, Classic, Basic), merchandise sales, pay-as-you-go football camps at 239 EUR per participant, and the Club 100 annual donation program. Operations are deliberately lean: eight paid staff support 18 teams, with heavy reliance on volunteer coaches and dual-role stakeholders such as Chairman/CEO Dieter Bühler, who is also a Hauptsponsor via IB Bühler. The club is member-owned with no venture capital, private equity, or external investor ownership structures.

Name

Bahlinger SC

Legal name

Bahlinger Sport-Club e.V.

Website

https://bahlingersc.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1929

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Bahlinger SC is a 4th-tier German football club (Regionalliga Südwest) founded in 1929, operating 18 teams from U7 to senior level at the Kaiserstuhlstadion, with revenue from memberships, sponsorships, matchday tickets, merchandise, and youth football camps.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur football club services

NAICS

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

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), Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Football training programs
• Regional football league
• Community sports club

Headquarters

HQ city

Bahlingen a.K.

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership subscriptions for youth (80-120 EUR), Ballschule (95 EUR), inclusive Ballschule (95 EUR), and adults (60 EUR). Recurring revenue stream providing stable base income.
2. Ticket Sales: Home game ticket sales at Kaiserstuhlstadion (4,000 capacity) including DFB-Pokal matches against professional opponents such as 1. FC Heidenheim and 1. FC Magdeburg.
3. Sponsorship: Multiple sponsorship tiers: Hauptsponsoren (main sponsors including Ernst + König, Karkossa, Dieter Buehler, Kindler, Fürstenberg, Mission ZERO, Ingenieurbüro Schweiger, Koch-Voegele), Premium, Classic, and Basic sponsors.
4. Merchandise and Fanshop: Online and stadium merchandise sales including jerseys, scarves, shirts, mugs, and accessories through fan12.de.
5. Football Camps: Four-day football camps for children ages 7-15 at 239 EUR per participant including jersey, food, and training sessions. Multiple dates offered annually.
6. Club 100: Annual donation program at minimum 100 EUR supporting youth development with benefits including regular updates and event invitations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Bahlinger SC is a community football club fielding three senior teams (1. Mannschaft in Regionalliga Südwest, U23, and a third team) and a 14-team youth academy from U7 through U19, delivering structured football training, competitive matches, and talent development at the Kaiserstuhlstadion. It complements this core sporting offering with membership subscriptions, paid football camps, an inclusive Ballschule program, merchandise, livestreamed matches, and a digital stadium magazine. The club operates as a registered non-profit association (e.V.) serving the Bahlingen am Kaiserstuhl community and surrounding Baden-Württemberg region.

Product overview

The Bahlinger SC is a German football club offering a multi-tiered football program consisting of three senior teams (1. Mannschaft, U23, and III), comprehensive youth academy teams spanning ages U7 to U19, and supplementary services. The core product is competitive football at regional levels, supported by facilities including the Kaiserstuhlstadion (4,000 seats) and the Ponderosa clubhouse. The club supplements its sporting offerings with the BSC Fußballcamp for youth development, a Ball School program (standard and inclusive), the Club 100 youth support initiative, official livestreaming of matches, an online fanshop, and a digital stadium magazine (Ponde Echo). Membership programs provide access to club activities at various contribution levels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Bahlinger SC First Team (1. Mannschaft) Senior men's football team competing in the Regionalliga Südwest, featuring professional players and coaching staff, with regular home matches at Kaiserstuhlstadion.
• Bahlinger SC II (U23) Second team serving as a development squad for young players transitioning to senior football, competing in regional leagues.
• Bahlinger SC III Club's third team providing additional playing opportunities for members in regional amateur football.
• Youth Academy (U7–U19, 14 teams) Comprehensive youth academy spanning A-Jugend through G-Jugend (U7 to U19) with 14 teams competing in regional leagues, providing structured football development and a pathway to senior teams.
• BSC Fußballcamp Four-day holiday football program for children ages 7-15, offering training sessions with professional coaches and Regionalliga players, meals, and recreational activities at 239 EUR per participant.
• Ballschule (Ball School) Youth football introductory program for children to discover joy in football through play-based training, with both standard and inclusive offerings available as annual membership at 95 EUR.
• Club Membership Program Annual club membership offerings for youth (80-120 EUR), adult (60 EUR), and inclusive Ballschule (95 EUR) participants, providing access to club activities and facilities.
• Club 100 Youth support program where members donate at least 100 EUR annually to support the club's youth academy, receiving regular updates and invitations to club events.
• BSC Fanshop Online merchandise store offering official BSC merchandise including jerseys, scarves, accessories, and fan articles, powered by fan12.de.
• BSC Livestream subscription Online streaming service allowing fans to watch all home and away matches remotely via the Leagues.football platform.
• Kaiserstuhlstadion (match-day events) Home stadium with 4,000 seats (Kaiserstuhlstadion) hosting all home matches and events, including the resident Vereinsheim Ponderosa clubhouse.
• Ponde Echo Stadium Magazine Official stadium magazine providing news, interviews, and insights about the Bahlinger SC, available as a digital flipbook.

Quantifiable outcome

• 14 youth teams and 18 total teams operated annually
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• Ernst + KönigcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) with prominent logo placement on club communications and stadium presence
• KarkossacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) providing financial support and marketing visibility
• Dieter Buehler (IB Bühler)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) and Vorstandsvorsitzender (CEO); dual role as key stakeholder
• Kindler EtikettenmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) with logo visibility on club materials
• Fürstenberg BrauereicoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) providing jersey sponsorship (trikotwerbung) - their logo on team jerseys
• Mission ZEROmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) supporting club operations
• Ingenieurbüro SchweigermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) providing engineering expertise and financial support
• Koch-Voegele GmbHmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) supporting club activities
• Badisches OktoberfestminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent partner with promotional collaboration
• WolfpackminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSponsor partner with branding presence
• BarmerminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for health insurance services; logo visible on youth team pages
• ReservixmajorTechnology or IntegrationTicket distribution platform providing online ticket sales infrastructure for matches including DFB-Pokal
• Leagues.footballmajorTechnology or IntegrationStreaming partner providing live coverage of home and away matches for remote viewing
• JAKOmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment supplier for official BSC team apparel through team.jako.com
• SC FreiburgmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerYouth development partner; SC Freiburg U19 team plays test matches vs BSC; Laura Ernst progressed from BSC to SC Freiburg

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SC Freiburg: Bundesliga club headquartered in Freiburg and a strategic youth development partner of Bahlinger SC. Comparable via the talent funnel and shared regional catchment, while representing the upper-end scale benchmark in the same region.
• SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball: Baden-Württemberg club that scaled from amateur roots to professional football (3. Liga/2. Bundesliga). Comparable as a model of the same region's amateur-to-professional trajectory, illustrating both upside ceiling and competitive pressure.
• Stuttgarter Kickers: Larger, more established amateur/professional club from the same federal state (Baden-Württemberg) with broader regional brand recognition. Comparable at the level of youth development and community engagement, but operates at a higher tier with greater resources.

Regional players

• SV Sandhausen: Baden-based club that has operated at higher professional tiers historically. Comparable as a same-region club with shared sponsor pools and catchment, though operating at a different competitive level.

Others

• Reservix: Ticketing platform partner that handles BSC's online ticket sales including DFB-Pokal fixtures. Comparable as a commercial infrastructure provider rather than a competitive peer.
• Leagues.football: Streaming infrastructure partner enabling Bahlinger SC's remote matchday reach. Comparable as an enabling platform within the amateur football media ecosystem rather than a direct competitor.

Direct peers

• TSG Balingen: Württemberg-based amateur football club playing at comparable regional tiers. Comparable for member-driven economics, youth academy structure, and Südbadischer/Südwest league participation.
• Freiburger FC: Historic Freiburg-based amateur football club. Comparable in geography (immediate Kaiserstuhl/Breisgau region), tier, and community-rooted operating model, though with a longer competitive history.
• SV Oberachern: Baden-based amateur football club competing in the lower tiers of the Südbadischer football pyramid. Closely comparable in scale, regional focus, and community-led operating model, making it a peer for member economics and local sponsorship dynamics.
• FC 08 Villingen: Amateur football club from Villingen-Schwenningen in Baden-Württemberg competing in regional leagues. Comparable in membership size, volunteer-driven structure, and youth development depth.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@BahlingerSCeV
• Facebookfacebook.com/BahlingerSC
• Instagraminstagram.com/bahlingersc1929
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bahlinger-sc

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Number of profiles

Profiles22 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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