Breiðablik

What Breiðablik does

Breiðablik is one of Iceland's largest multi-sport athletic clubs, founded in 1950 and headquartered at Dalsmári 5, Kópavogur. The club operates 12+ sport departments spanning football, basketball, swimming, triathlon, taekwondo, karate, chess, powerlifting, track and field, cycling, skiing, running, and esports, serving youth through elite-level athletes in the greater Kópavogur/Reykjavík capital area. Its core offerings include department-based membership and training programs (æfingagjöld), annual flagship events such as Símamótið (a 42-year-old girls' football tournament attracting roughly 3,100 participants and 1,600+ games) and Kópavogsþraut (the longest-running triathlon in Iceland), facility rentals at the Smárinn indoor hall, Fífan athletics facility, and event/banquet rooms, plus merchandise sales through Blikabúðin and tax-deductible individual and corporate donations.

The club functions as a member-based association governed by a board and general assembly, with no parent company or external ownership. Revenue mechanics are diversified across subscription-style membership/training fees, transactional event participation fees, facility rental income, merchandise sales, and donation/sponsorship revenue capped by Icelandic tax-deductibility rules (up to 350,000 ISK/year for individuals and 1.5% of operating revenue for corporate sponsors). Go-to-market is community-led and event-driven, leveraging school outreach, summer camps, word-of-mouth, and its large flagship events as acquisition and retention channels. Technology plays a minimal role beyond third-party registration via the XPS platform and limited operational pilots (e.g., Ratatag lost-and-found at Símamótið 2026). Leadership transitioned in May 2026 with Pétur Hrafn Sigurðsson assuming the chairmanship from Ásgeir Baldurs, alongside three newly elected board members.

Name

Breiðablik

Legal name

Breiðablik

Website

https://breidablik.is

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Breiðablik is a Kópavogur-based Icelandic multi-sport club founded in 1950, operating 12+ sport departments (football, swimming, triathlon, taekwondo, chess, esports and more) that serve youth through elite athletes via memberships, training programs, and flagship events.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Multi-Sport Athletic Club

NAICS

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

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), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Multi-sport club
• Youth sports programs
• Sports facility rental
• Football tournament
• Amateur athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Kópavogur

HQ country

Iceland

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees and training fees: Annual club membership fees and sport-specific training fees (æfingagjöld) collected from members across all 12+ sports departments. Fees vary by department.
2. Event participation fees: Fees collected from participants in events like Símamótið (registration fees, team fees) and other competitions.
3. Facility and hall rental: Rental income from Smárinn and Fífan sports halls, and event venues (veislu- og fundarsalir) for private events and corporate functions.
4. Merchandise sales: Revenue from Blikabúðin store, online shop (verslun.breidablik.is), and merchandise including Jólakúla Christmas ornaments.
5. Donations and tax-deductible contributions: Individual donors can contribute up to 350,000 ISK per year (tax-deductible), and corporate sponsors can deduct up to 1.5% of operating revenue. Special bank accounts for each sports department.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Breiðablik is a multi-sport athletic club operating 13+ sport departments including football, swimming, basketball, taekwondo, triathlon, chess, powerlifting, karate, track and field, cycling, skiing, running, and esports. It delivers organized sports training programs for all ages, hosts major annual events such as Símamótið (girls' football tournament) and Kópavogsþraut triathlon, rents indoor sports halls and event venues, and sells club merchandise through its Blikabúðin shop.

Product overview

Breiðablik is one of Iceland's largest and most prominent multi-sport athletic clubs, headquartered in Kópavogur. It operates as a unified club with approximately 13 sport departments (Knattspyrna/Football, Sund/Swimming, Þríþraut/Triathlon, Taekwondo, Skák/Chess, Körfubolti/Basketball, Kraftlyftingar/Powerlifting, Karate, Frjálsar/Track and Field, Hjólreiðar/Cycling, Skíði/Skiing, Hlaupahópur/Running, Rafíþróttir/Esports) offering youth development, recreational, and elite competitive programs. The club's products and services span organized sports programs, facility rentals (Smárinn indoor hall and Fífan for sports use), venue/event room rentals, the flagship Símamótið annual girls' football tournament, summer camps, athlete registration services (via XPS platform), the Blikabúðin club shop and merchandise (including the Jólakúla Christmas ornament), and a tax-deductible donation program for supporters.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Símamótið: Annual girls' football tournament organized by Breiðablik, attracting around 3,100 participants and over 1,600 games.
• Blikabúðin
• Breiðablik Open

Products and services

• Símamótið

Quantifiable outcome

• ~3,100 youth participants in single annual event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Eik fasteignafélagcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 July 2026Naming rights partnership for Breiðablik's main football pitch, renamed Eikarvöllurinn (Eik Field). The partnership is based on a shared vision for the club's development.
• Velkomin (Community Integration Project)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 June 2026Community project operating in Kópavogur since 2018, supporting children and youth from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Visited Breiðablik's summer camp program.
• Þríþrautarsamband Íslands (Triathlon Association of Iceland)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 May 2025Co-organizers of triathlon summer course for youth, combining Breiðablik's training facilities with the national federation's expertise.
• Selsvellir við Flúðir (Golf Course)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2018Host venue for Breiðablik OPEN golf tournament (13th edition), held at Selsvellir golf course in the south of Iceland.
• Triton (Denmark Swimming Club)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 August 2018Danish swimming club that organized Triton Open competition. Breiðablik's swimming team participated in the international competition.
• ÁG Málning h.f, Icelandair, ORKAN/Skeljungur, BYKO, JAKO, PLT-leikandi lausnir, Samhentir, GKG, Vörður, Tengi, Ölgerðin, Nói Siríus, BananarminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 27 August 2018Sponsors of Breiðablik OPEN 2018 golf tournament. Provided prizes, support, and promotional materials for the event.
• Artasan, Bananar, Coca Cola, Flügger, Fætur Toga, GG-sport, Greenfit, Hafsport, Hlaupár, Hreysti, Íslandshótel, Lýsi, Macron, Mjólkursamsalan, Peloton, Reynir bakari, SaltverkminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 15 May 2018Sponsors of Kópavogsþraut triathlon event, providing prizes, refreshments, and discounts to support the annual competition organized by Breiðablik.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/breidablik
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@breidablik
• Facebookfacebook.com/breidablik
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/brei%C3%B0ablik-ubk
• Instagraminstagram.com/breidablik

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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