CEP LORIENT BREIZH BASKET

What CEP LORIENT BREIZH BASKET does

CEP Lorient Breizh Basket (legal name: CEP Lorient Basket Ball) is a private sports association and basketball club based in Lorient, Morbihan, Brittany, France. The club fields a professional men's team competing in Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1), the third tier of French basketball, and plays home matches at the Palais des Sports de Kervaric, a roughly 2,400-seat arena that was modernized in March 2023 with the addition of more than 600 numbered seats. Beyond the senior team, the organization operates an extensive youth development ecosystem spanning U9 through U18 categories, including elite U15 and U18 Nation squads, basketball camps (the 5th edition hosted 63 trainees), and detection sessions (a single February 2023 day attracted 170 pre-candidates), supported by a school-sports partnership with St Joseph La Salle and an ambition to establish a certified training centre (centre de formation).

The club has 21 employees and relies on approximately 100 volunteers to operate. Its technology footprint is intentionally lean: a website (hosted by OVH, built/maintained by Grouplive in Vannes), an official mobile application, and social channels on TikTok, YouTube, and Facebook. No proprietary technology platform is described. Revenue is generated through four primary streams — match-day ticket sales at the arena, season subscriptions and Breizh Kop supporters club memberships (€45/season including merchandise benefits), commercial and institutional sponsorship (main partners ORTIS Tuyauterie and Renault Blanc Lorient, plus Lorient Agglomération, Morbihan Department, Région Bretagne, and Ville de Lorient), and merchandise sales through the on-site boutique and Sports Ouest Equipements online store.

Customer segments split between local fans and community members (match attendance, Breizh Kop subscriptions, merchandise), families and youth athletes (development pathways), and local/regional businesses and government bodies seeking brand visibility and CSR positioning. The club's distinctive assets are its Breton regional identity ("Breizh"), deep community roots via the volunteer base and supporters club, and its youth pipeline feeding into the NM1 professional team. Recent strategic activity includes a November 2022 UNICEF "Club Ami" partnership, a coaching change to Morgan Belnou in May 2023, an active 2026-2027 squad rebuild, and a regulatory sanction from the CCRG consisting of a €1,500 fine and competitive point deductions.

Name

CEP LORIENT BREIZH BASKET

Legal name

CEP LORIENT BASKET BALL

Website

https://cep-lorient-basket.bzh

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CEP Lorient Breizh Basket is a French basketball association based in Lorient, Brittany, competing in NM1 (third tier of French basketball). The club operates a professional men's team, U9–U18 youth development programs, supporter membership, and merchandise, serving the Lorient and broader Brittany community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Teams

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Basketball Leagues (MPAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sport-Specific Private Coaching & Instruction (1:1, Small Group) (MPAKAJAE)

Keywords

• Professional basketball
• Youth basketball
• Basketball camps
• Fan membership
• Match tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Lorient

HQ country

France

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. Match-day ticket sales: Revenue generated from individual match tickets sold to spectators attending games at the Palais des Sports de Kervaric.
2. Season subscriptions and supporters club membership: Annual subscriptions for season tickets and the Breizh Kop supporters club membership (45 euros per season) which includes merchandise benefits.
3. Sponsorship and partnerships: Financial and in-kind support from main partners (ORTIS, Renault Blanc) and institutional partners (Lorient Agglomération, Morbihan, Région Bretagne, Ville de Lorient).
4. Merchandise and boutique sales: Sale of club merchandise including textiles and products through the official boutique and online via Sports Ouest Equipements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CEP Lorient Breizh Basket is a professional basketball club based in Lorient, Brittany, France, that fields a senior men's team competing in the Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1). Beyond competition, the club operates youth detection programs (U15/U18), recurring basketball camps, the Breizh Kop supporters club, official merchandise, match ticketing, and an annual Christmas basketball tournament.

Product overview

CEP Lorient Breizh Basket is a French basketball club based in Lorient, Brittany, operating primarily as a professional sports team in Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1). The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on its elite basketball team, supported by youth development programs, ticketing services, official merchandise sales, and community engagement initiatives including supporter membership and basketball camps. The club hosts home games at the Palais des Sports de Kervaric, a 2,400-seat arena that has undergone modernizations including numbered seating and upgraded sound systems. Key offerings include the professional NM1 team, national-level youth programs (U15/U18), online ticket sales, an official shop, the Breizh Kop supporter club membership, and annual basketball camps for young players.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Senior professional basketball team (NM1) The club's senior men's team competes in the Nationale Masculine 1 (NM1), France's second-tier professional basketball division, hosting home matches at the Palais des Sports de Kervaric in Lorient for fans and the local community.
• Youth detection programs (U15/U18) Talent identification and youth basketball programs targeting U15 and U18 age groups, providing a development pathway toward the senior professional team.
• CEP Lorient Basket-Ball Camps Basketball training camps organized by the club, offering skill development sessions for young players.
• Breizh Kop supporters club Official supporters club offering subscription-based membership with associated benefits for fans of the club.
• Match tickets (Billetterie) Ticket sales for home NM1 matches, with tiered pricing and discounted or free admission for children.
• Christmas basketball tournament Annual Christmas basketball tournament organized by the club.
• Official merchandise shop Official branded merchandise sales operated by the club for fans and supporters.

Quantifiable outcome

• 170 pre-candidates for U15/U18 detection in a single day (February 2023)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

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

• UNICEFcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 November 2022The club signed a 'Club Ami' partnership with UNICEF, committing to long-term social engagement including player sponsorship of UNICEF actions, sensitization of youth center perfectionnement players (U15 and U18 Nation), annual fundraising collections, and communication on UNICEF's media platforms.
• ORTIS TuyauteriemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerORTIS Tuyauterie is a main partner (partenaire principal) of the club, providing financial and marketing support visible on the club's website and communications.
• Renault Blanc LorientmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenault Blanc Lorient (Bodemer Auto) is a main partner (partenaire principal) of the club, visible as a key sponsor across club communications.
• Lorient AgglomérationcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLorient Agglomération is an institutional partner supporting the club, alongside other local government bodies.
• Morbihan DepartmentcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Morbihan departmental council is an institutional partner providing support to the club.
• Région BretagnecoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Brittany regional council is an institutional partner supporting the club.
• Ville de LorientcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe city of Lorient is an institutional partner providing municipal support to the club.
• L'Atlantique Le TélégrammemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerL'Atlantique Le Télégramme is a media partner of the club, promoting basketball and running joint outreach events such as a stand at La Base de Lorient for basketball initiation and player autograph sessions.
• Lexus LorientminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLexus Lorient co-sponsors the monthly player of the month fan vote, creating engagement and brand visibility at home games.
• GroupamaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGroupama participates in fan engagement activities at matches, providing animations and giveaways for supporters.
• Sports Ouest EquipementsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSports Ouest Equipements is the official equipment partner, providing prize donations for youth basketball camps.
• OVHminorOthersOVH provides web hosting services for the club's official website (cep-lorient-basket.bzh).
• St Joseph La Salle (Lorient)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSt Joseph La Salle (college and lycée) is the club's academic partner for youth athletes, combining basketball training with formal education through a dedicated school sports section (section sportive).
• Le Havre (basketball club)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPlayer loan partnership: Grace Matundu Vubi was loaned to CEP Lorient by Le Havre for the 2026-2027 season.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Boulazac Basket Dordogne: Established Pro B basketball club with community-led revenue model and modest arena footprint. Comparable in scale of operations and French regional basketball dynamics.
• Levallois Metropolitans: Higher-tier French basketball club referenced in CEP Lorient's recent match results. Established professional basketball operator in the broader French ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Saint-Quentin Basket-Ball: Pro B/NM1 French basketball club with similar small-city footprint and community-oriented structure. Relevant for comparable tier-level commercial dynamics.
• SOM Boulogne: NM1 Poule B peer ranked 9th in same standings. Northern French basketball club at same competitive level with similar semi-professional operational scale.
• Chorale de Roanne: French basketball club oscillating between Pro B and NM1. Comparable mid-sized city footprint, member-led association structure, and competitive trajectory relevant to CEP Lorient.
• Pays de Fougères Basket: Brittany-based NM1 competitor ranked 10th in the same standings. Most geographically and culturally proximate peer given shared Breton identity.
• Caen BC: Normandy-based French basketball club with similar NM1/Pro B competitive level. Comparable volunteer-dependent operating model and regional sponsorship strategy.
• Union Quimper Basket 29: Breton basketball club referenced as CEP Lorient's next scheduled opponent. Similar regional footprint, youth development focus, and tier-level competition.
• BC Orchies: Direct NM1 Poule B competitor to CEP Lorient, listed at 7th in the same standings table. Comparable tier, regional French basketball club structure, and community-led revenue model.

Regional players

• Hyères-Toulon Var Basket: Mediterranean French basketball club competing in NM1/Pro B with similar semi-professional structure. Comparable regional club economics and ticketing/sponsorship revenue mix.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC...
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• TikToktiktok.com/@ceplorientbreizhbasket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cep-lorient-breizh-basket

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Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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