1. FC Düren

What 1. FC Düren does

1. FC Düren 2017 e.V. is a registered German amateur football association (eingetragener Verein) founded in 2017 and headquartered in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia. The club competes in the Mittelrheinliga, the sixth tier of the German football pyramid, playing home matches at the Westkampfbahn stadium (Mariaweilerstraße 81), which offers 414 covered seats and approximately 1,800 uncovered standing places. Beyond the senior first team, the club fields a second senior team (Kreisliga B), a third team (Kreisliga C), and operates an extensive Jugendleistungszentrum (JLZ) youth performance center at the Franz Keimes Sportpark in Niederau running age-group squads from U6 through U19.

The club's product portfolio centers on matchday experiences (day tickets, season tickets, VIP packages), fan merchandise (scarves, blankets, umbrellas, cups), sponsorship packages across multiple tiers (Hauptsponsor, Exklusiv Partner, Premium Partner, Stadion Partner), annual club memberships, and stadium tours/events. Technology infrastructure is standard for a regional German sports club: a ClubShare-powered website and mobile app (iOS and Android), Vivenu for online season ticketing, Box office sales for day tickets, and leagues.football for livestream broadcasts. The club engages fans through Instagram, Facebook, dedicated fanbetreuer personnel, and a summer festival. There is no proprietary technology stack beyond these standard integrations.

Revenue is generated across five principal streams: ticket sales (€8-12 per match ticket, €10 VIP day ticket), recurring sponsorship contracts (with Rurenergie as Hauptsponsor and Capelli Sport, Stadtwerke Düren, Rath Gruppe, Rurtalbahn, Rurtalbus, Sparkasse Düren as Exklusiv Partner-tier sponsors), merchandise sales through the Fanshop, VIP experiences (season and day), and annual membership dues. As a nonprofit e.V., the club does not publicly disclose financials; day tickets are sold exclusively at the stadium box office (no online day-ticket sales), while season tickets are handled via the Vivenu platform. The customer base is concentrated in the local Düren community and surrounding NRW region.

Name

1. FC Düren

Legal name

1. FC Düren 2017 e.V.

Website

https://fcdueren.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

1. FC Düren 2017 e.V. is a German amateur football club based in Düren, North Rhine-Westphalia, competing in the Mittelrheinliga (6th tier) and operating a multi-team youth academy (U6-U19). It generates revenue through ticket sales, regional sponsorships, merchandise, VIP hospitality, and memberships serving the local community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Other Spectator Sports (711219)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Matchday ticket sales
• Sports club membership
• Club sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Düren

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Ticket Sales: Revenue from day tickets and season tickets (Dauerkarten) for home matches at the Westkampfbahn stadium (414 covered seats, ~1800 uncovered standing places)
2. Sponsorship: Multi-tier sponsorship program including Hauptsponsor (main sponsor), Exklusiv Partner, Premium Partner, Stadion Partner, and Club FCD partners. Includes logo placement, VIP access, and marketing rights.
3. Merchandise Sales: Fanshop selling fan merchandise including scarves, blankets, umbrellas, cups, and other branded items.
4. VIP Experiences: VIP tickets (both season and day cards) offering premium seating, catering in VIP lounge, networking opportunities with business partners and football enthusiasts.
5. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for club members providing voting rights, discounts, and participation in club activities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

1. FC Düren 2017 e.V. operates an amateur professional football club fielding a senior team in the Mittelrheinliga at the Westkampfbahn stadium, supported by a youth academy (Jugendleistungszentrum) running age-group squads from U6 to U19. It sells matchday tickets (day and season) via Vivenu and the box office, VIP hospitality packages, branded fanshop merchandise, and annual club memberships, alongside a multi-tier sponsorship program for regional and national partners.

Product overview

1. FC Düren 2017 e.V. is a German football club offering a portfolio of products and services centered around football match experiences and youth development. The core offering includes match tickets sold through the vivemu platform, supported by a mobile app for iOS and Android. The club operates the Westkampfbahn stadium with 414 covered seats and approximately 1800 standing places, offering VIP hospitality packages. A comprehensive merchandise operation (Fanshop) provides official articles including scarves, blankets, umbrellas, and cups. The club's youth academy (Jugendleistungszentrum) runs multiple teams from U6 to U19 age groups at the Franz Keimes Sportpark Niederau. Additional services include stadium tours, event hosting, media content (news and photo galleries), and club membership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Matchday Tickets (Tagesticket & Dauerkarte) Day and season tickets for home matches at the Westkampfbahn (414 covered seats, ~1,800 standing places). Standing (Stehplatz) full-price €10, reduced €8 (seniors, students, disabled); seated (Sitzplatz) full-price €12, reduced €10; children up to 14 free on standing areas. Day tickets sold at the box office from 1.5 hours before kickoff; season tickets sold online via Vivenu.
• VIP Tickets and VIP Hospitality Premium hospitality offering at the Westkampfbahn VIP lounge with optimal field view, culinary catering, and networking opportunities for business partners and football enthusiasts. Available as VIP-Dauerkarte (season) and VIP-Tageskarte (single match).
• Fanshop (Club Merchandise) Physical and online store selling official 1. FC Düren branded merchandise including Fanschal scarves, Seidenschal silk scarves, Decke blankets, Regenschirm umbrellas, and Tasse cups, targeted at supporters and fans.
• Club Membership (Vereinsmitgliedschaft) Annual membership in the registered association 1. FC Düren 2017 e.V., providing voting rights in the membership assembly, discounts on club services and merchandise, and participation in club activities.
• Jugendleistungszentrum (Youth Performance Center) Düren-Niederau Structured youth football academy at the Franz Keimes Sportpark in Niederau with natural grass and artificial turf pitches, operating age-group squads from U6 through U19 with talent identification, qualified coaching, and a documented pathway into the senior first team.
• Stadium Tours and Event Hosting (Stadionführung & Veranstaltungen) Stadium tours and event hosting at the Westkampfbahn, with venue facilities including the main pitch, hybrid pitch, artificial turf, changing rooms, VIP lounge, fanshop, and kiosk for private events and group visits.
• 1. FC Düren Mobile App (iOS & Android) Official mobile application for 1. FC Düren available on iOS and Android, delivering match schedules, club news, fan engagement features, and integration with the ClubShare platform.
• Corporate Sponsorship Packages Structured B2B sponsorship offering with tiers (Hauptsponsor, Exklusiv Partner, Premium Partner, Stadion Partner, Club FCD), including logo placement, VIP tickets and lounge access, hospitality rights, and marketing visibility across club communications and stadium branding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mittelrheinliga Cup winners and Regionalliga promotion achieved
• +2 more outcomes

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered minor, main sponsor, exklusiv partner, premium partner and core.

• Stadtwerke DürenminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 June 2026Crowdfunding partner for youth referee project. For every donation over 10€, Stadtwerke adds 10€ (matching program). Project aims to train and equip youth referees.
• Rurenergiemain sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor (Hauptsponsor) of 1. FC Düren. Rurenergie is a regional energy company providing primary sponsorship visibility across club communications and stadium branding.
• Capelli Sportexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerInternational sports apparel company headquartered in New York, founded 1990. Provides team kits, sportswear, accessories and equipment. Exclusive partner for club apparel.
• Stadtwerke Dürenexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal municipal utility company and exclusive partner. Offers matching donations for club crowdfunding initiatives (e.g., 10€ added for every 10€ donated to youth referee project).
• Rath Gruppeexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business group as exclusive partner providing support and visibility.
• Rurtalbahnexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional railway operator as exclusive partner with travel solutions for away fans.
• Rurtalbusexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional bus operator as exclusive partner supporting fan transportation.
• Niederauer Mühleexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal mill/business as exclusive partner.
• Sparkasse Dürenexklusiv partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal savings bank sponsoring the 39th Sparkassencup youth tournament.
• Autohaus Sazmapremium partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal car dealership and premium partner. Venue for 'Heimspiel Talk' fan events.
• Dorint Hotel Dürenpremium partnerGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium hotel partner offering accommodation services for away teams and VIP guests.
• ClubSharecoreTechnology or IntegrationDigital platform provider for club website, ticketing, and app functionality. Enables social media integration and member management. Presented as club technology partner.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SV Eintracht Hohkeppel: Mittelrheinliga opponent directly comparable to 1. FC Düren — same league, similar tier in the German football pyramid, and named as a recent match opponent in the company's own data; both compete for the same regional fan base in NRW.
• Bonner SC: Regionalliga West club from nearby Bonn with a similar amateur-to-semi-professional profile, comparable stadium scale, youth development pipeline, and NRW regional sponsorship base.
• SV Bergisch Gladbach 09: Lower-tier NRW football club competing in the Mittelrheinliga/Regionalliga transition zone; directly comparable in scale, revenue model (tickets, sponsors, membership), and regional community orientation.
• S.C. Fortuna Köln: Mittelrheinliga peer listed as a recent 1. FC Düren opponent (2:5 home defeat); comparable amateur football club operating in the same regional league pyramid with similar fan-base dynamics in NRW.

Broad incumbents

• 1. FC Köln: Bundesliga club headquartered in Cologne (NRW) operating one of Germany's most prominent youth academies; competes for the same regional youth talent pool and corporate sponsorship dollars that 1. FC Düren targets at the lower end of the market.
• Rot-Weiss Essen: Historic NRW club currently in the 3. Liga/Regionalliga orbit with comparable regional fan base and grassroots community DNA; a useful peer for understanding the amateur-to-semi-professional transition path in NRW.
• Alemannia Aachen: Historic NRW club several tiers above 1. FC Düren (currently Regionalliga/3. Liga orbit) operating in the same regional football ecosystem; useful benchmark for what scaling a successful NRW amateur club can look like in terms of fan base and commercial reach.
• Borussia Mönchengladbach: Bundesliga club from NRW with a well-known youth academy (Fohlenstall) operating in the same talent catchment as 1. FC Düren's JLZ; serves as a regional incumbent and top-tier aspirational benchmark for local youth talent.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcdueren
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fcdueren

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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