Club Esportiu Laietà

What Club Esportiu Laietà does

Club Esportiu Laietà is a historic, member-owned sports club founded in 1922 in Barcelona's Les Corts district, operating across a 30,000 m² campus with 15 tennis courts, 13 pádel courts, basketball and futsal pavilions, a fitness center, swimming pool, restaurant (Centx100Laietà), and ancillary wellness services such as physiotherapy and laser hair removal. The club serves individuals and families through monthly individual and family membership quotas, with family plans covering children up to age 22 and reduced rates for ages 22–25, creating a multi-generational member base. It supplements recurring membership revenue with sports schools (Laiesport), summer camps (Laiestiu for children 3–12, with special-needs-friendly categories), childcare services (Laiesplai), group fitness classes, personal training, court rentals, restaurant and event catering, corporate teambuilding (LaieEvents), and an online merchandise boutique.

The technology stack is light and operational rather than a differentiator: members book courts and classes via the Machtpoint mobile app and an online reservation portal (laieta.miclubonline.net), and select tennis courts have been equipped with QR-activated cloud video recording (Racketty) for training analysis. Marketing is conducted through Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, LinkedIn, a trilingual LaieNews email newsletter (Catalan, Spanish, English), local community events, and a member-referral program ("Soci porta Soci"). The club operates as a Spanish non-profit association (CIF V08496358) with a related private foundation (Fundació Privada Esportiva CE Laietà) and is GDPR-compliant. Recent competitive results (Champions of Spain +55 tennis, Champions of Catalonia Absolute Men's Tennis, +70 Catalan champion) and hosting of the 2026 Catalonia Absolute Tennis Championship reflect a competitive-talent strategy that underpins member retention and brand prestige.

Name

Club Esportiu Laietà

Legal name

CLUB ESPORTIU LAIETA

Website

https://laieta.cat

Company type

Private

Founded year

1922

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Club Esportiu Laietà is a 1922-founded, 30,000 m² private sports club in Barcelona's Les Corts district serving individual and family members with tennis, pádel, basketball, futsal, fitness, swimming, restaurant, and youth camp programs on a recurring membership model.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recreational Sports Club Services

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Sports club memberships
• Tennis and padel courts
• Fitness and wellness programs
• Youth sports training
• Summer sports camps

Headquarters

HQ city

Barcelona

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees (Quotes): The club generates primary revenue through individual and family membership fees (quota soci individual and quota familiar). Members pay recurring fees for access to sports facilities including tennis courts, pádel courts, fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant.
2. Summer Camps and Children's Programs: Revenue from Laiestiu summer camps and Laiiesplai programs for children aged 3-12 years, including Laiestiu Baby, Laiestiu Junior, Laiestiu Jove, and sports school stages for tennis and pádel.
3. Sports Schools and Training Programs: Fees from sports schools for tennis, pádel, basketball, and football training programs for various age groups.
4. Fitness Classes and Personal Training: Revenue from group fitness classes (Spinning, Zumba, Pilates, Body Pump, Tabata) and personal training services including Pilates Reformer sessions.
5. Wellness Services: Revenue from aesthetic services, physiotherapy, laser hair removal, and foot reflexology treatments offered at the club.
6. Restaurant and Catering: Restaurant services including Centx100Laietà offering regular dining, special event menus (Sant Esteve, Sant Joan), and take-away options.
7. Sports Facility Rentals: Revenue from court reservations for tennis and pádel, with priority booking for members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Club Esportiu Laietà is a historic membership-based multi-sport club operating 30,000m² of facilities in Barcelona. It provides access to 15 tennis courts, 13 pádel courts, a multi-sport pavilion for basketball and futsal, a fitness center, swimming pool, and restaurant (Centx100Laietà), alongside structured programs including sports schools (Laiesport), summer camps (Laiestiu), children's services (Laiesplai), and corporate events. Revenue is generated primarily through recurring individual and family membership fees, program fees, and ancillary service charges.

Product overview

Club Esportiu Laietà is a multi-sport club offering a comprehensive range of sports facilities and programs. The core portfolio includes 15 tennis courts, 13 padel courts, basketball (with multi-sport pavilion), and futsal, supported by dedicated sports schools (Laiesport) and summer camps (Laiestiu, Laiesplai). Auxiliary services include a fitness center with Pilates Reformer and virtual classes, swimming pool, restaurant (Centx100Laietà), laser hair removal, and physiotherapy. The club also operates an online boutique store and provides corporate event services through LaieEvents. Members access services via the Machtpoint mobile app for bookings and scheduling.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Tennis Court Access and Programs Access to 15 tennis courts for members, including central courts equipped with QR-code video recording service for cloud-based match and training analysis. Court rental is also available via the online reservation system.
• Pádel Court Access and Programs 13 pádel courts offering recreational and competitive play, with associated physical training programs and courts available for reservation by members.
• Basketball Program Multi-sport pavilion hosting basketball sections with competitive teams across Mini, Infant, Cadet, and Senior categories, along with a coordinated men's and women's program led by dedicated coordinators.
• Futsal Program Indoor futsal (football sala) section offering training, competitions, 3x3 tournaments, and school holiday camps for children and youth across multiple age groups.
• Gym and Fitness Center Cardio and fitness facility with guided activities including spinning studio, group classes (Zumba, Body Pump, Tabata, Pilates), Pilates Reformer sessions, and personal training led by qualified instructors.
• Swimming Pool Outdoor pool facility open seasonally, with weekend access initially, expanding to full-week availability during summer months for members and guests.
• Laiestiu Summer Camp Summer sports camp for children aged 3-12 offering tennis, padel, basketball, football, swimming, water games, workshops, and group activities with values education. Programs include Laiestiu Baby, Laiestiu Junior, and Laiestiu Jove tiers.
• Laiesport Sports School Structured sports school program for children offering training in tennis, padel, basketball, and futsal with progression pathways toward competitive teams and school holiday camps.
• Laiesplai Childcare and Monitoring Service Childcare and recreational activity service providing supervised monitoring during school holidays (Easter, Christmas) and special events for member families.
• Restaurant Centx100Laietà On-site restaurant and café offering regular dining, special event menus (Sant Esteve, Sant Joan), take-away options, and event catering. Open Monday-Saturday 07:00-00:00 and Sundays 07:00-22:30.
• Aesthetic and Wellness Services Aesthetic services including laser hair removal (underarms, Brazilian, half legs, full legs), facial rejuvenation, foot reflexology, and physiotherapy treatments offered on-site to members and non-members.
• Corporate Events and Teambuilding Corporate event services including team building activities, space rentals, and customized events hosted at the club, along with the LaieEvents (La Pèrgola) outdoor terrace venue for social activities, concerts, gastronomic experiences, and private events.
• CrossFit Outdoor Gym Area Outdoor CrossFit and Hyrox training facility for members, with capacity for 20 people in open access and 16 participants in instructor-led sessions, located between tennis courts and the children's playground.

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Mr. WonderfulminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaboration with Mr. Wonderful for the Laiestiu summer camp program. Each week, one Laiestiu group becomes the 'Wonderful Team' receiving recognition for joy, teamwork, respect, and enthusiasm. Children receive Mr. Wonderful merchandise including Capybara gifts from the National Teams collection.
• Idiomes TarradellasminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSummer programs in England for young members including English classes with native teachers, accommodation in residences or families, sports activities, excursions, and leisure. Exclusive discount for club members. The 'Come, Learn and Train' program offers English lessons at the club before sports training.
• Aura FoundationminorOthersCollaboration with Aura Foundation, an organization working to create job opportunities and promote personal autonomy for people with intellectual disabilities. CE Laietà attended the Aura Foundation Summer Gala focused on inclusion and employment inclusion.
• Can MascaróminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPitch and Putt venue in Cervelló used for family outings organized by CE Laietà. Located 20 minutes by car from Barcelona. Activity open to members and non-member friends.
• Càrites BarcelonaminorOthersCharitable partnership for the Tapas Route event where proceeds from the award-winning tapa at Centx100Laietà were donated entirely to Càrites Barcelona.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Metropolitan Fitness (Club Metropolitan Spain): Premium multi-club fitness and wellness chain in Spain offering gyms, classes, pools, and family amenities. Comparable in premium family positioning but operates across multiple urban locations.
• DIR (Dogers International Recreation): Large Spanish fitness chain operating multi-sport and gym facilities nationwide. Competes for the same fitness and family-sports consumer in Barcelona with a broader, less heritage-focused value proposition.
• Holmes Place España: Premium European fitness and wellness club operator with Spanish locations, offering gyms, group classes, pools, and spa services. Comparable in premium multi-service positioning though broader and more modern in feel.

Direct peers

• Club Esportiu Mediterrani: Barcelona-based sports club offering tennis, swimming, fitness, and youth programs under a membership-based model. Comparable in offering breadth and target families.
• Real Club de Tenis Barcelona: Historic Barcelona tennis and multi-sport club with comparable membership model, competitive tennis teams, and similar Les Corts-area catchment. The closest direct peer given shared city, sport focus, and heritage positioning.
• Club Natació Atlètic-Barceloneta: Large Barcelona sports club with a comparable mix of swimming, racket sports, fitness, and youth programs under a membership model. Operates as a peer traditional multi-sport club in the same metro.
• Reial Club de Polo de Barcelona: Prestigious Barcelona multi-sport social club founded in 1897, offering tennis, hockey, and social amenities on a large urban footprint. Highly comparable in heritage, urban real-estate scale, and family membership orientation.
• Club Tennis de la Salut: Traditional Barcelona tennis and pádel club with similar sports schools, court rentals, and family member programs. Comparable in product mix and geographic market.

Regional players

• Club de Tennis Sabadell: Catalan tennis and pádel club operating outside Barcelona proper. Comparable in sport mix and member-base, but serves a different geography with a smaller-scale footprint.
• Bola de Drac Sports Club: Catalan sports and social club with a traditional membership model and family programming. Comparable in regional member-base dynamics though more oriented toward team sports than CE Laietà's tennis/pádel focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC_U5oarHpukCodaWysUNvEQ/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/LaietaSportFamily
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/clubesportiulaiet%C3%A0
• Instagraminstagram.com/clublaieta

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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