Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire

What Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire does

The Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire is a regional sports federation and non-profit association that serves as the official Pays de la Loire arm of the Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT). It governs tennis, padel, beach tennis, and pickleball across the region, coordinating five departmental committees (Loire-Atlantique, Maine-et-Loire, Mayenne, Sarthe, Vendée), 373 affiliated clubs, and 54,000 licensed members. Its functions include regional competition organization (Critérium, Omnium, Espérance, Raquettes FFT finals, international tournaments such as the Open L'Adresse Immobilier and WTA 125), coach certification (DEJEPS, Initiateur Fédéral de Tennis, TFP Moniteur Padel), continuing education, club financial aid (Dispositif régional, FDVA, Ambition Club), and inclusive development programs (Tennis Féminin, Raquettes Ados, Para-tennis, Tennis Santé).

The Ligue operates primarily through the federal digital ecosystem rather than proprietary technology: Ten'Up handles licensing and competition registration, ADOC manages club administration, and partner systems cover padel access control and lighting. Its newly inaugurated Centre de Ligue in Vertou (October 15, 2025), equipped by Sportingsols surfaces and Architectures CS design, functions as the central hub for training, seminars, and high-performance activities. Staff comprises 24 employees supported by a 13-vehicle Peugeot fleet.

Revenue is generated from five streams: license fees across 54,000 members, training course fees (€280–€700 per program), competition entry fees, sponsorship and partner revenue from a Club des Partenaires network of 35+ regional businesses plus national brands (HEAD, BNP Paribas, Safilo), and institutional funding from Région Pays de la Loire. Distribution occurs through the federated club network, departmental committees, the new Vertou facility, and digital self-serve platforms; go-to-market is community-led, anchored by club development programs, youth initiatives, competitive events, and school partnerships.

Name

Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire

Legal name

Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire

Website

https://pays-de-la-loire.fft.fr

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire is the official regional arm of the Fédération Française de Tennis, governing tennis, padel, beach tennis, and pickleball across five departments and serving 373 affiliated clubs and 54,000 licensed members through competitions, coach certification, training, and club development.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKACAD

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional)

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

SECONDARYMPAKAAAJ

Tennis Leagues & Team Competitions

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Leagues (Domestic & International)

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)

SECONDARYMPAKAEAE

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Tennis club governance
• Coach certification programs
• Amateur tennis competitions
• Racket sports development

Headquarters

HQ city

Vertou

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Licence Fees: Revenue from tennis and padel license fees collected through the network of 373 affiliated clubs and 54,000 licensed members in the region.
2. Formation Fees: Revenue from professional training programs including DEJEPS, Initiateur Fédéral de Tennis (IFT), TFP Moniteur Padel, and continuing education courses. Training fees range from 280 EUR to 700 EUR per course.
3. Competition Entry Fees: Revenue from regional championship registrations, tournaments, and competitive events across tennis, padel, beach tennis, and pickleball disciplines.
4. Sponsorship and Partnerships: Revenue and in-kind support from institutional partners (FFT, Région Pays de la Loire), equipment partners (HEAD), official partners (BNP Paribas), and the Club des Partenaires network of regional businesses.
5. Regional Funding: Financial support from the Région Pays de la Loire for sports development initiatives and the Centre de Ligue facility.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire is a non-profit regional sports federation that governs and develops tennis, padel, beach tennis, and pickleball across the Pays de la Loire region of France. It organizes regional competitions, delivers professional coach certification and continuing education programs, administers club development support and financial aid, and manages licensing for its 54,000 members through 373 affiliated clubs and 5 departmental committees. Its newly inaugurated Centre de Ligue in Vertou (October 2025) serves as the central hub for training, seminars, and high-performance development.

Product overview

The Ligue de Tennis des Pays de la Loire is a regional sports federation that provides organizational, administrative, and development services for tennis and racket sports across the Pays de la Loire region. It does not offer a commercial technology product, software platform, or SaaS offering.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Regional Tennis Competitions Organized tennis championships and tournaments at the regional level for licensed players of all ages, including Interclubs competitions and national qualification pathways. Designed for the 54,000 licensed members across 373 affiliated clubs.
• DEJEPS Mention Tennis Certification State-recognized professional diploma program certifying tennis coaches, managed by the Ligue's pedagogical team and delivered at the Centre de Ligue. Intended for aspiring and current professional tennis coaches.
• Initiateur Fédéral de Tennis (IFT) Training Federal training program to certify entry-level tennis instructors, with 42 trainees enrolled across 4 training centers. Aimed at club coaches and teachers seeking foundational certification.
• TFP Moniteur Padel Certification Professional certification program for padel monitors/instructors, limited to 12 participants per session. Targeted at aspiring padel coaches in the growing regional padel ecosystem.
• Continuing Education - Tennis en Crèche
• Continuing Education - Mental Resources Level 2 17-hour Level 2 continuing education program on mental performance in competitive sports contexts, priced at 700 EUR including pedagogical fees and documentation. Aimed at coaches and competitive players.
• Continuing Education - Private Partners Search 14-hour continuing education program on identifying and securing private partners and sponsors, priced at 560 EUR. Designed for club leaders and sports managers.
• Open L'Adresse Immobilier International Tournament International professional tennis tournament held in Angers, sponsored by L'Adresse Immobilier as principal partner. Open to spectators with varying entry fees and to players at professional level.
• Open Arena des Sables d'Olonne WTA 125 WTA 125 professional women's tennis tournament held at Les Sables d'Olonne, offering a special ticket promotion (1+1 free) for FFT license holders. Aimed at professional players and tennis spectators.
• Padel Competitions and Programs Regional padel competitions, development programs, and competitive pathways for youth and adult players. Includes partnership with EPS Concept for padel court infrastructure since 2012.
• Beach Tennis and Pickleball Programs Regional competition and development programs for beach tennis and pickleball, expanding the Ligue's racket sport portfolio beyond traditional tennis and padel.
• Raquettes FFT and Raquettes Ados Programs Inclusive participation programs for women (Raquettes FFT) and teenagers (Raquettes Ados) to grow tennis among underrepresented demographics, with regional champions advancing to national finals.
• Club Development Financial Aid Financial aid programs for affiliated clubs, including the regional Dispositif, FDVA (Fonds pour le Développement de la Vie Associative), Ambition Club, and solidarity actions to support club development and infrastructure.
• Centre de Ligue Training and Event Venue Modern regional facility in Vertou hosting training programs, coaching seminars, regional meetings, and high-performance development activities for clubs, coaches, and players.

Quantifiable outcome

• 373 affiliated clubs and 54,000 licensed members across 5 departmental committees
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

22 partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• L'Adresse ImmobilierminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 9 April 2026Principal partner of the Open L'Adresse Immobilier international tennis tournament in Angers.
• Larde Sports Nantes - Les SorinièresminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 28 November 2025Equipment retailer offering exclusive discounts (20-30%) on rackets, shoes, textiles, and bags to padel members and affiliated clubs.
• Peugeot La Roche-sur-YonminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 24 November 2025Automotive partner providing fleet of 13 vehicles for Ligue staff, enabling territorial proximity and support for clubs across the region.
• HEADcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 November 2025Equipment partner providing tennis gear for regional coaches, CSTs, CTRs, and competition balls. New partnership from November 2025 covering textile, equipment, and balls.
• A Two CommunicationminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 14 February 2025Digital printing specialist for 25+ years providing small and large format prints, promotional items, and signage.
• Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Ligue operates as the official regional body of FFT, governing tennis in Pays de la Loire. FFT provides the competitive calendar, training frameworks, licensing systems (Ten'Up), and institutional support.
• Région Pays de la LoirecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional government authority providing financial support and political backing for the Ligue's development initiatives and the Centre de Ligue facility.
• BNP ParibascoreGTM or Marketing PartnerHistorical partner of French tennis offering exclusive advantages to FFT licensees. BNP Paribas provides special offers for the Ligue's 54,000 licensed members.
• SportingsolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSports surface specialist that designed and installed the playing surfaces at the new Centre de Ligue in Vertou, providing high-quality competition courts.
• BreheretminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFamily-run business specializing in custom industrial windows and doors, hosting Club des Partenaires events.
• RénovalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVeranda, pool enclosure, and home improvement specialist supporting tennis development and regional projects.
• Ouest BureauminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness solutions provider and venue host for Club des Partenaires launch event.
• Sareco NantesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional business partner participating in Club des Partenaires networking events.
• GeresominorGTM or Marketing PartnerBusiness management solutions provider supporting the Ligue's operations.
• Adonis Hotels & ResidencesminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHospitality partner providing accommodation services for regional tournaments and events.
• Tout & BonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCatering and restaurant partner for events and tournaments.
• France BoissonsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBeverage distributor supporting Ligue events and competitions.
• SafilominorGTM or Marketing PartnerEyewear manufacturer and official partner.
• Transport UrgentminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUrgent transport services partner for equipment and materials.
• Neva NettoyageminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleaning services provider for the Centre de Ligue.
• Jardins de l'AnjouminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue hosting the 2025 Assemblée Générale with over 100 attendees.
• La Boca (Breheret)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerNew restaurant opening July 2 at Varades, showcasing Breheret group's local economic engagement.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Ligue de Tennis d'Occitanie: FFT regional ligue for Occitanie with identical mandate: club affiliation, regional championships across tennis/padel/beach, DEJEPS/IFT training, and youth development programs.
• Ligue de Tennis de Normandie: FFT regional ligue serving Normandie, providing the same licensing, competition, training, and club development services under the same national framework as the anchor.
• Ligue de Tennis d'Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes: FFT regional ligue for Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with the same affiliation, licensing (Ten'Up), training (DEJEPS/IFT), and competition mandate as the anchor. Closest structural and operational peer.
• Ligue de Tennis de Bretagne: Another regional tennis ligue affiliated to the FFT, operating under the same mandate (club affiliation, licensing, regional competition, coach training) but serving a different French region (Bretagne). Structurally and operationally identical to the anchor.
• Ligue de Tennis du Grand Est: FFT regional ligue covering Grand Est, organized under the same federated model with departmental committees, affiliated clubs, licensed players, and coach training pipelines.
• Ligue de Tennis PACA: FFT regional ligue covering Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur with the same mandate around club affiliation, regional championships, padel/tennis programs, and coach certification.
• Ligue de Tennis de Nouvelle-Aquitaine: FFT regional ligue covering Nouvelle-Aquitaine with comparable club affiliation, competition, and coaching training responsibilities. Recently hired Nicolas Sabas from the anchor Ligue, indicating direct labor-market and operational overlap.
• Ligue de Tennis d'Île-de-France: FFT regional ligue for the Île-de-France region, performing the same club development, licensing, regional championship, and coach certification functions as the anchor but at substantially larger scale.
• Ligue de Tennis des Hauts-de-France: FFT regional ligue covering Hauts-de-France; comparable governance structure, departmental committee network, and service offering to affiliated clubs and licensed players.

Broad incumbents

• Fédération Française de Tennis (FFT): National federation and parent of the Ligue. Owns the licensing system (Ten'Up), competitive calendar, coach certifications, and digital platforms used by the Ligue; comparable in mandate but operates at national scale with professional and elite-level focus.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC39Hz9mYEphqpVvaoJjX8AQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/liguedetennis.paysdelaloire
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ligue-de-tennis-des-pays-de-la-loire
• Instagraminstagram.com/ligue_tennis_paysdelaloire

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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M&A

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