Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V.

What Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V. does

Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V. (DCB) is the official national governing body for cricket in Germany, headquartered at Alfredistraße 31, Essen, and operating as a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein) with a 9-person administrative staff led by President Severin Weiß and Managing Director Dieter Voigt. The federation organizes the full pyramid of German cricket, from entry-level school programs (Criiio, "Cricket im Ganztag") and youth leagues (U15/U17/U19) up to the adult T20 and 50-overs Bundesliga and the men's and women's national teams that compete in ICC-sanctioned events and the European Cricket Championship organized by the European Cricket Network. Since January 2024, DCB has held full membership in the German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) and from 2025 receives federal Leistungssportförderung as a federation on the temporary Olympic peak sport track targeting the 2028 Olympic Games.

The federation operates a federated go-to-market via 8 regional Landescricketverbände (BCV, BWCV, CN, CRHH, HCV, ODCV+SCV, WDCV) and their affiliated clubs. DCB's revenue model is a hybrid of (i) recurring membership fees from regional associations and clubs, (ii) federal DOSB Leistungssportförderung and ICC development support, and (iii) ancillary hardware sales through the Criiio program (€59.90 per set, subsidized to €5.90 for members). Core product surfaces are league competitions (Bundesliga men/women, T20 Deutsche Meisterschaft), ICC-accredited coach and umpire certification (ICC Level 1-3 coaching, Level 1-2 umpiring), youth and school outreach, and international representation. The core technology stack is non-proprietary: DCB is explicitly not a technology company and has no disclosed AI, API, or product-engineering capabilities, with digital presence limited to a website (cricket.de), social channels, and a monthly email newsletter.

Name

Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V.

Legal name

Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V.

Website

https://cricket.de

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V. is Germany's national cricket federation, organizing Bundesliga and youth leagues, national teams, and ICC-accredited coaching while serving 8 regional associations, affiliated clubs, schools, and players across Germany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

National Sports Federation

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAFAC

National Governing Bodies (NGBs)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKAFAE

Professional Sport Governing Bodies & League Sanctioning Authorities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Rights Holders & Governing Bodies (Federations, Associations, Sanctioning Bodies)

SECONDARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Collegiate & Amateur Sports Organizations (NCAA, Federations, Clubs)

Keywords

• National cricket federation
• Sports governance services
• Youth cricket development
• Cricket league management
• Coach certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Essen

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: DCB generates revenue through membership fees from affiliated clubs and regional cricket associations. Since 2024, DCB is a member of DOSB and receives Leistungssportförderung (performance sport funding) from the German federal government.
2. Criiio Program Sales: Sale of Criiio Cricket Sets to clubs and schools at 59.90 € per set (subsidized to 5.90 € for members).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Deutscher Cricket Bund e.V. (DCB) is the official national governing body for cricket in Germany. It organizes national leagues (T20 Bundesliga, 50 Overs Bundesliga for men and women), youth development leagues (U15, U17, U19), runs grassroots entry-level programs (Criiio, school cricket), certifies coaches and umpires, and fields German national teams in international ICC and European competitions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Criiio: Entry-level cricket program developed by ICC and DCB for schools and beginners, providing simplified rules and equipment for introducing cricket to children and newcomers.

Products and services

• Criiio Cricket Set Physical equipment set containing 4 wickets, 6 plastic balls, bats in sizes 3 and 5, and a transport bag, sold to schools and clubs for cricket introduction programs.
• DCB Bundesliga Männer (T20 Bundesliga Men's League) National men's cricket league competition organized by DCB for affiliated clubs across Germany, with regional qualification and a national championship structure.
• DCB Bundesliga Frauen (Women's Cricket League) National women's cricket league competition organized by DCB for affiliated clubs, providing a competitive pathway for women players.
• T20 Deutsche Meisterschaft (DCB Club Pokal) National club championship tournament in T20 format run by DCB for affiliated member cricket clubs across Germany.
• ICC Coach and Umpire Certification Programs Structured training and certification pathways for cricket coaches and umpires, accredited by the International Cricket Council and administered nationally by DCB.
• Criiio Cricket-Programm (Entry-Level School Program) Structured entry-level cricket curriculum with simplified rules and accompanying Criiio Cricket Sets for use in schools, after-school programs, and beginner clubs.
• DCB Youth Leagues (U15, U17, U19) Age-group cricket competitions for U15, U17, and U19 players run through the 8 regional associations, providing talent identification and a development pathway to senior cricket.

Quantifiable outcome

• Women's national team achieved T20I ranking of 29 (Top 30)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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App detail

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DJK (Deutsche Jugendkraft)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization shown in DCB partner logos section.
• Reisebüro KochminorOthersTravel agency partner shown in DCB partner logos section.
• DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund) - Willkommen im SportcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIntegration program for refugees. DCB is a member of DOSB since 2024 and receives federal performance sport funding. DOSB membership provides access to German sports infrastructure and recognition.
• UNHCRminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner shown in DCB partner logos section, likely related to integration through sport initiatives.
• ICC (International Cricket Council)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCB is an ICC member association. ICC provides coaching certification (ICC Level 1-3), umpire certification (ICC Level 1-2), and development programs (Criiio). ICC organizes World Cup Qualifiers and other international competitions that DCB teams participate in.
• European Cricket Network (ECN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDCB participates in European Cricket Championship (ECC) organized by ECN. ECN provides platform for international cricket matches and tournaments.
• DOSB (Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund)coreOthersDCB became member of DOSB in 2024. DOSB membership enables DCB to receive federal Leistungssportförderung (performance sport funding) and integrate cricket into German sports structures.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Swedish Cricket Federation (Svenska Cricketförbundet): National cricket federation of Sweden, closely comparable in scale, ICC associate status, and Nordic/European market dynamics. Both pursue similar participant growth strategies.
• Cricket Scotland: National cricket federation of Scotland, comparable European ICC member at similar development stage. Operates similar league structures and youth development pathways, and competes alongside DCB in European qualifying events.
• Danish Cricket Federation (DCF): National cricket federation of Denmark, a smaller European peer of comparable size to DCB. Both target grassroots expansion through schools and operate within similar Northern European sporting cultures dominated by football.
• Austrian Cricket Association: National cricket federation of Austria, similar small-scale European ICC member. Comparable operational footprint and grassroots development focus in a non-traditional cricket market.
• Cricket Ireland: National cricket federation of Ireland with comparable size, ICC membership, and Full Member status pursuit. Both operate in European markets where cricket is a minority sport and pursue similar grassroots and performance pathway strategies.
• Royal Netherlands Cricket Association (KNCB): Oldest ICC associate member and European cricket federation. Comparable in scale, governance structure, and operating environment to DCB; both compete in the European Cricket Championship circuit.
• Cricket Association of Nepal: Another ICC associate member federation at comparable development stage that has successfully grown cricket from a non-traditional sport into a national sport with strong ICC rankings, providing a comparable growth trajectory benchmark for DCB.

Broad incumbents

• England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB): The ECB is the senior ICC Full Member governing cricket in England and Wales. It is the broad incumbent reference point — far larger and more professionalized than DCB — and is the source of DCB's men's head coach (Donovan Miller, ECB Level 4).

Others

• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): The umbrella organization of German national sports federations. DCB became a DOSB member in 2024, which is the structural enabler for federal funding access and integration into the German sports system.
• International Cricket Council (ICC): Global governing body of cricket and the parent organization to which DCB is affiliated as a member. ICC provides development programs (Criiio), coaching/umpire certifications, and organizes World Cup Qualifiers that DCB participates in.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Cricket_Germany
• Facebookfacebook.com/GermanyCricket
• Instagraminstagram.com/dcbcricket
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/deutscher-cricket-bund-ev

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Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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