FC Versailles

What FC Versailles does

FC Versailles 78 is a French non-profit football association (loi 1901) founded in 1989 and headquartered in Versailles, Île-de-France, competing in the Championnat National — the third tier of French football. The club operates a full pyramid of teams spanning its senior National squad, Regional 1 and Départemental 2 seniors, veteran teams, women's teams (competing in Division Honneur Régional), and a youth academy (Pôle Formation) covering U6 to U20, with approximately 79 staff and volunteers supporting operations across all categories. Home matches and training are hosted at Stade Porchefontaine (53 rue Rémont, 78000 Versailles). The club also runs seasonal football training camps during school holidays and operates structured player detection (tryout) sessions across age groups.

The business model is diversified across five revenue streams: matchday ticket sales (via Weezevent), corporate sponsorships and partnerships (Kappa kit supply, Nutrimuscle, HOLY beverages, Godot & Fils, HEC Paris, AS Monaco, BMW, Declair Immobilier, Madewis, Sumeria/Lydia, plus the City of Versailles as institutional partner), licensed merchandise (via the Madewis-powered online shop), academy and training camp fees, and occasional player transfer fees. The club cultivates a community-led GTM motion, anchored by the Business Club 1682 corporate membership program (starting at €1,500/year HT) and hospitality packages (from €100/match HT), supplemented by detection sessions and event-based marketing (e.g., the Godot & Fils treasure hunt). Distribution is omnichannel across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, and LinkedIn, with own-storefront e-commerce for merchandise and ticketing.

The value proposition rests on offering a complete football pathway from age 6 through veterans, both male and female, coupled with professional coaching staff (including former PSG and Nîmes Olympique personnel) and a strategic partnership with AS Monaco. The club does not build proprietary technology — its digital stack is composed of third-party platforms (Weezevent for ticketing, Madewis for merchandise, social media for community engagement) — and revenue is not publicly disclosed.

Name

FC Versailles

Legal name

FC Versailles 78 (Football Club de Versailles 78)

Website

https://fcversailles.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

FC Versailles 78 is a French non-profit football association based in Versailles, fielding a senior team in the Championnat National plus a full youth (U6–U20), women's, and veteran pyramid, financed through sponsorships, ticketing, merchandise, academy fees, and player transfers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Amateur Football Club Services

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Amateur football club
• Youth football academy
• Football training camps
• Sports sponsorship packages
• Football match tickets

Headquarters

HQ city

Versailles

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Matchday Revenue: Ticket sales for National league matches and other competitions
2. Sponsorships & Partnerships: Corporate sponsorships including kit supplier (Kappa), official partners (Nutrimuscle, HOLY, Godot & Fils), Business Club memberships, and hospitality packages
3. Merchandise Sales: Online shop for licensed merchandise using club code 24331 through Madewis platform
4. Academy & Training Fees: Summer camps and training programs for youth players (U6-U18)
5. Player Transfers: Transfer fees from player movements to other clubs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

FC Versailles is a community-based French football club that fields competitive teams across National, Régional, and Départemental levels for men, women, and veterans. It runs a youth development academy (Pôle Formation) covering U6 to U20, hosts open player tryouts (Détections), and operates seasonal football camps during school holidays. The club sells match tickets through Weezevent, distributes licensed merchandise through the Madewis-powered online shop, and packages corporate sponsorships (Business Club 1682, hospitality) for local and regional businesses.

Product overview

FC Versailles operates as a multi-level football club offering a unified portfolio of sports services. The core offering consists of competitive football teams spanning National, Regional, and Departmental leagues for seniors and youth (U6-U20). The club's youth academy (Pôle Formation) provides structured player development, while organized detections (tryouts) serve as the pathway for new players. Training camps during school holidays, the Stade Porchefontaine facilities, match ticketing, and an official merchandise store round out the service portfolio. These services collectively support the club's mission of developing football talent while engaging the local community.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Pôle Formation (Youth Academy) Structured youth development program providing football training, educational follow-up, and a progression pathway from U6 to U20 categories for aspiring young players.
• Détections (Player Tryouts) Organized open tryout and detection sessions hosted at Stade Porchefontaine for prospective players across youth (U13–U18) and senior categories, serving as the entry pathway into the club's competitive teams.
• Football Training Camps Multi-day football camps for youth aged U6 to U12 offered during summer, Easter, February, and Christmas school holidays, featuring technical training, matches, and workshops; priced at €120 for licensed members and €140 for non-licensed participants, with a 10% sibling discount.
• Match Tickets (Billetterie) Online ticketing service for attending FC Versailles' Championnat National home matches and other competitive fixtures at Stade Porchefontaine, sold through the Weezevent platform.
• Official Merchandise Store Licensed e-commerce store selling official FC Versailles apparel and accessories, operated through the Madewis platform with club code 24331.
• Business Club 1682 (Corporate Partnership Membership) Annual corporate partnership program providing local and regional businesses with brand visibility, networking events, hospitality, and association with FC Versailles; subscription priced from €1,500 HT per year.
• Match Hospitality Packages Premium matchday hospitality experiences for corporate clients and guests at FC Versailles home matches, priced from €100 HT per match.

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

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

• Godot & FilscoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 16 February 2026FC Versailles partnered with Godot & Fils, a French gold and precious metals dealer. The partnership includes joint community events such as a treasure hunt in Versailles with prizes including gold bars (10g worth €1,200). Godot & Fils provides visibility across their store screens and at the club's headquarters.
• AS MonacocoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAS Monaco FC is listed as a club partner of FC Versailles, indicating a collaborative relationship between the two football clubs for mutual development and visibility.
• KappacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerKappa is the official kit supplier for FC Versailles, providing match uniforms and training gear. The partnership includes a new collection of jerseys with two distinct designs representing different identities.
• NutrimusclemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerNutrimuscle, a French sports nutrition brand, is an official partner of FC Versailles. The partnership aims to support player nutrition and performance.
• HOLYmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHOLY, a Berlin-based natural beverage brand known for its creative approach, partnered with FC Versailles. The partnership is branded as 'fHoly' and emphasizes a creative, unconventional collaboration.
• HEC ParismajorGTM or Marketing PartnerHEC Paris is listed as a partner of FC Versailles, indicating a collaboration with the prestigious business school.
• Neubauer BMWminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBMW dealer Neubauer based in Versailles area is a partner of FC Versailles, providing automotive sponsorship.
• Declair ImmobilierminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVersailles-based real estate agency Declair Immobilier sponsors FC Versailles.
• MadewiscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerMadewis Group is a sports equipment and merchandise partner providing the official online shop platform for FC Versailles merchandise.
• Le Mets du RoiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant 'Le Mets du Roi' in Versailles is a partner supporting the club.
• Grands GarçonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRestaurant brand Grands Garçons in Versailles is a partner of FC Versailles.
• Walter ClassiqueminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner brand Walter Classique associated with FC Versailles.
• Ville de VersaillescoreGTM or Marketing PartnerThe City of Versailles is a major institutional partner supporting the football club.
• Sumeria (Lydia)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerFC Versailles launched a digital card holder with Sumeria, the banking app developed by Lydia. This innovative partnership represents digital banking collaboration.
• PadelShotminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPadelShot in Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines is a padel venue partner for the Business Club 1682 networking events.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Red Star FC: Historic Paris-area club currently competing in the Championnat National, sharing the same third-tier competition as FC Versailles and competing for the same regional sponsor and talent pool.
• SO Cholet: Western France Championnat National club with comparable scale, community-based operations, and reliance on local sponsorship and academy output.
• FC Sochaux-Montbéliard: Historic French football club currently competing in Championnat National with a similar resource profile and reliance on academy development and regional sponsorship.
• Le Mans FC: Club currently competing in Championnat National with a similar multi-tier community structure and historical roots as FC Versailles, providing a direct operational benchmark.
• Paris FC: Paris-based football club currently competing in Ligue 2 that previously played in the National tier alongside FC Versailles. Closely comparable in geography, multi-level community structure, and Paris-region sponsorship market dynamics.
• US Quevilly-Rouen Métropole: Normandy-based club competing in the Championnat National/Ligue 2, a directly comparable third-tier French football club with similar youth academy and community partnership structures.
• US Créteil-Lusitanos: Paris-region football club that has played in the Championnat National, directly comparable to FC Versailles in tier, catchment area, and community-based operating model.
• FC Chambly: Clermont-region club that rose from amateur ranks to Ligue 2 and back to National, offering a relevant benchmark for FC Versailles's possible promotion/relegation trajectory and similar-sized operations.
• Stade Lavallois: Western France club competing in Championnat National with a comparable club-size, community-led business model, and reliance on local and regional commercial partnerships.

Emerging players

• AS Beauvais: Lower-division northern French club with a comparable community-club structure and youth-development emphasis, though operating at a smaller scale than FC Versailles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/FC_Versailles
• Facebookfacebook.com/FCVersailles78
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/fcversailles
• Instagraminstagram.com/fcversailles
• TikToktiktok.com/@fcversailles

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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