Suomen Pesäpalloliitto

What Suomen Pesäpalloliitto does

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto ry (the Finnish Pesäpallo Association) is the official national governing body for pesäpallo — Finland's designated national sport — founded in 1931 and headquartered at Robert Huberin tie 2 in Vantaa. Operating as a registered non-profit association (Business ID 0202255-3) with a lean core staff of 8, the federation administers the sport's competitive structure from grassroots to professional levels. Its product suite includes PesisTV for streaming matches, the Tulospalvelu results service at pesistulokset.fi, dedicated Superpesis and Ykköspesis league platforms, and integration with the cross-federation Suomisport platform for license and member management. Competition administration covers the top-tier Superpesis and second-tier Ykköspesis professional leagues, plus regional series, alueleirit, and a structured youth development pathway (Pesisliikkari for ages 3–6, Pesiskoulu for ages 6–12, youth leagues, and academy programs). Certification programs for coaches (PLVT), referees, and clubs (Tähtiseura quality mark in partnership with the Olympic Committee) anchor the federation's educational and quality-assurance function.

The federation operates a community-led go-to-market model reaching participants through four regional organizations (Länsi, Etelä, Itä, Pohjoinen) and a network of 30+ junior and coaching managers embedded in clubs. Revenue is generated from a diversified mix of low-friction streams: 100 EUR annual club membership fees, pay-as-you-go badge and medal sales (20–60 EUR per unit), camp participation fees across multiple national and regional youth camps, and likely public-sector subsidies and Olympic Committee funding. Customer segments span member clubs, children and youth (ages 3–18), adult recreational players, schools and daycares, adaptive programs for special groups, and elite athletes and referees — collectively reaching 'hundreds of thousands' of Finns across every municipality. Distribution channels include direct club membership, regional networks, self-serve digital platforms, and institutional partnerships with schools, daycares, and municipalities.

The organization's competitive position rests on its status as the sole official governing body, a 100+ year heritage, universal cultural recognition, and integrated digital infrastructure. Technology partnerships with ZTE and banking partnerships with OP Länsi-Suomi support digital and youth-employment initiatives, while the Olympic Committee relationship provides insurance (Tuplaturva), music licensing, and quality-program infrastructure. Leadership is exercised by CEO Miika Rantatorikka, governed by a board chaired by Ari Mononen, with a board structure including first vice-chair Juha Tanskanen and second vice-chair Jaana Ojaniemi. The federation does not disclose revenue, has no funding rounds or external investors, and operates as a member-driven association under standard Finnish non-profit governance.

Name

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto

Legal name

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto ry

Website

https://pesis.fi

Company type

Private

Founded year

1931

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto ry is the official Finnish national governing body for pesäpallo (Finnish baseball), founded 1931, headquartered in Vantaa. It organizes national leagues, coaching and referee certification, youth development programs, and camps, serving member clubs and participants across Finland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation & League Administration

NAICS

Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Amateur Sport Governing Bodies & Federations (National/Regional) (MPAKACAD)

akta.pro secondary industry

Disability & Adaptive Sports Organizations (Paralympic, Special Olympics) (MPAKACAH)

Keywords

• National sport federation
• Sports league management
• Athlete development programs
• Referee certification
• Club membership services

Headquarters

HQ city

Vantaa

HQ country

Finland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: Member clubs pay annual membership fees to Pesäpalloliitto. The current membership fee is 100 euros per year.
2. Competition organization: The association organizes and administers national-level competitions including Superpesis and Ykköspesis, as well as regional competitions.
3. Camps and training programs: Revenue generated from organizing camps (leirit) for children and youth, including Naperoleiri, Tenavaleiri, Suurleiri, and Nuorisoleiri.
4. Licenses and badges: Sale of recognition badges and medals (ansiomerkit) including Player Badges (Pelaajamerkki) at 20 EUR, Official Referee Badges at 20 EUR, Recognition Badges at 60 EUR, and Gold Recognition Badges at 60 EUR.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto is Finland's national governing body for pesäpallo (Finnish baseball), established in 1931. It organizes and administers national competitions including Superpesis (top tier) and Ykköspesis (second tier), certifies coaches and referees, supports member clubs through development programs and the Tähtiseura quality certification, and runs grassroots programs (Pesisliikkari for ages 3-6, Pesiskoulu for ages 6-12) along with national youth camps.

Product overview

Suomen Pesäpalloliitto operates a suite of digital services centered on pesäpallo (Finnish baseball), Finland's national sport. The primary platforms include PesisTV for streaming match content, Tulospalvelu for competition results, and dedicated league platforms for Superpesis (top tier) and Ykköspesis (second tier). Additional services support the organization's core functions of organizing competitions, camps, training programs, and club development across Finland. The federation's digital ecosystem also includes the main pesa.fi website and member services through external platforms.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• PesisTV Streaming service providing live and on-demand coverage of pesäpallo matches and content for fans and followers of Finland's national sport.
• Tulospalvelu (Result Service) Online results service providing real-time and historical competition results for pesäpallo leagues and matches across all divisions.
• Superpesis League Platform Official platform for Superpesis, the top tier of Finnish pesäpallo, featuring team information, schedules, league standings, and competition coverage.
• Ykköspesis League Platform Official platform for Ykköspesis, the second tier of Finnish pesäpallo, with team information, schedules, and league standings.
• National Youth Camps (Leirit) Multi-tier camp programs including Naperoleiri, Tenavaleiri, Suurleiri, Nuorisoleiri, and alueleirit (regional camps) for children and youth player development across Finland.
• Club Membership (Liiton jäsenyys) Annual membership for pesäpallo clubs at 100 EUR per year, providing access to competitions, training programs, support services, and voting rights at federation meetings.
• Coach Certification (PLVT) Official coaching certification program (Pesäpallon lajivalmentajatutkinto) providing structured coach education from junior to advanced levels for club coaches.
• Referee Certification and Education Official referee training, classification, and certification programs covering all competition levels from grassroots to Superpesis, including tuomaripalkkiot (referee fees) and huipputuomarit (top referees).
• Recognition Badges (Ansiomerkit) Physical recognition badges and medals including Player Badges (20 EUR), Referee Badges (20 EUR), Recognition Badges (20-60 EUR), Merit Badges (60 EUR), and Gold Merit Badges (60 EUR) awarded to meritorious individuals.
• Pesisliikkari and Pesiskoulu Programs Grassroots introductory programs: Pesisliikkari for children ages 3-6 and Pesiskoulu for ages 6-12, delivered through clubs, schools, and daycares nationwide.

Named customers13 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SuomisportcoreTechnology or IntegrationSuomisport is the electronic sports community service used for license management, Pesispassi registration, and member administration.
• Suomen OlympiakomiteacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOlympic Committee partnership for athlete development, Tähtiseura quality program, insurance coverage (Tuplaturva), and music licensing agreements through Teosto and Gramex.
• ZTEminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnology partnership under 'Yhteistyö - ZTE' as shown in federation navigation.
• Municipalities and citiescoreOthersPartnerships with local governments for field access, funding for club activities, and school/daycare programs.
• OP Länsi-SuomiminorGTM or Marketing PartnerBanking partner that supported youth employment through 'Kesäduuni OP:n piikkiin' campaign, providing funding for hiring young people.
• Schools and daycarescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEducational institutions that distribute pesäpallo programs including Pesiskoulu and Pesisliikkari to children as part of physical education and after-school activities.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Suomen Olympiakomitea (Finnish Olympic Committee): The umbrella organization that the federation partners with. Comparable as the parent-class coordinating body for all Finnish sport federations; not a direct competitor but provides shared services (Tähtiseura, Tuplaturva insurance) and represents the broader ecosystem in which the subject operates.
• World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC): Global governing body for baseball and softball — analogous international federation for bat-and-ball sports. Comparable in role (international sport governance, rules standardization, competition organization) but operates at vastly larger scale and serves a globally played sport family.

Direct peers

• Suomen Koripalloliitto (Finnish Basketball Federation): National basketball federation in Finland with analogous governance, competition organization (Korisliiga), youth development programs, and Olympic Committee partnership structure. Directly comparable federation archetype.
• Suomen Urheiluliitto (Finnish Athletes' Association): Finnish national athletics federation — directly comparable as a Finnish sport federation with member clubs, competition organization, coach certification, and Olympic Committee alignment, though operating a different sport category.
• Suomen Lentopalloliitto (Finnish Volleyball Federation): National governing body for volleyball in Finland with matching club-membership, league organization, and youth talent pipeline structure. Comparable mid-sized Finnish sport federation operating with similar staff and revenue constraints.
• Suomen Pallolititto (Football Association of Finland): National governing body for football in Finland. Directly comparable as a Finnish national sport federation with membership-based club structure, national competitions, youth development programs, and digital platforms, but operating in a much larger and internationally scalable sport.
• Suomen Salibandyliitto (Finnish Floorball Federation): Governing body for floorball, another Nordic-origin sport with strong Finnish participation and similar federation structure. Highly comparable in scale, member-club model, and domestically-concentrated sport profile.
• Suomen Jääkiekkoliitto (Finnish Ice Hockey Association): Finnish national ice hockey federation with similar membership-club federation model, league organization (Liiga), and grassroots youth pathway. Comparable in structure though operating a far more commercially valuable sport with stronger international profile.

Regional players

• Suomen Pesäpalloliitto international equivalents / Swedish counterpart: Swedish Baseball and Softball Federation — operates in a neighboring country with a sport historically linked to pesäpallo, providing a regional peer for federation governance and amateur ball-bat sport development models.

Emerging players

• International Pesäpallo Federation (IPF): Emerging international body attempting to expand pesäpallo beyond Finland. Comparable as the international counterpart in the same sport, though at significantly smaller scale than the Finnish national federation and primarily focused on cross-border promotion rather than domestic league management.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses2 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/pesapallo
• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Pesapalloliitto-fi
• Facebookfacebook.com/Pesapallo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/suomen-pesapalloliitto
• Instagraminstagram.com/pesis.fi
• TikToktiktok.com/@pesisleirit

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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