SAUDI VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION (SVBF) الإتحاد السعودي للكرة الطائرة .

What SAUDI VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION (SVBF) الإتحاد السعودي للكرة الطائرة . does

The Saudi Volleyball Federation (SVBF) is the official national governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Saudi Arabia, established in 1383 AH (1963-1964 CE) and headquartered at the Prince Faisal bin Fahd Olympic Complex in Riyadh. The federation operates as a non-profit sports organization under the Saudi sports system, affiliated with the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) since 1964, the Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC) since 1976, and the Arab Volleyball Confederation since 1976, granting it exclusive regulatory authority over volleyball activity in the Kingdom. SVBF is led by a board of directors chaired by President Waleed bin Ali Al-Muqbil, with Dr. Abdullah bin Abdulaziz Al-Hamdan as Vice President and Fares bin Fris Al-Otaibi as Executive Director; it operates with 19 employees and oversees a registered community of 5,606 players, 1,150 coaches, and 450 referees across eight Premier League clubs.

The federation's core products include the Premier Volleyball League (an eight-team top-tier competition featuring Al-Hilal, Al-Ittihad, Al-Ahli, Al-Laith, Al-Nassr, Al-Fateh, Al-Khaleej, and Al-Etqan), the Elite Cup tournament, the Saudi Beach Volleyball Club Championship (men's, women's, and youth divisions), and national-team programs across men's, women's, and beach disciplines. Competition administration is supported by the third-party VolleyStation platform, while officiating in the Elite Cup uses a Video Challenge System for referee decision support. Membership and registration services are delivered through an online portal covering players, referees, and coaches, and live broadcasts are distributed via the Team Saudi digital platform in partnership with the Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee.

SVBF generates revenue from membership and registration fees (subscription/recurring), competition entry fees paid by participating clubs (transaction-based), and sponsorship and broadcasting rights (advertising model), though no pricing or revenue figures are publicly disclosed. Its customer segments are professional volleyball clubs, volleyball athletes, referees, coaches, and national teams, with go-to-market executed through Ministry of Sports venues, the online registration system, the Team Saudi broadcasting platform, and member clubs as distribution points. The federation's strategic agenda is explicitly aligned with Saudi Vision 2030 sports-sector development.

Name

SAUDI VOLLEYBALL FEDERATION (SVBF) الإتحاد السعودي للكرة الطائرة .

Legal name

Saudi Volleyball Federation

Website

https://saudivb.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1964

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Saudi Volleyball Federation (SVBF) is the official governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Saudi Arabia, affiliated with FIVB, AVC, and the Arab Volleyball Confederation. It organizes the Premier League, Elite Cup, and Beach Volleyball Championships for 8 clubs and 5,606 registered players.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Federation and Volleyball Governance

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

National Governing Bodies (NGBs) (MPAKAFAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Volleyball Leagues (MPAKAAAL)

Keywords

• Volleyball governance
• Sports federation services
• Volleyball league management
• National team operations
• Athlete referee certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Riyadh

HQ country

Saudi Arabia

HQ region

Middle East

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership and Registration Fees: Revenue generated from player, coach, and referee registrations through the federation's online registration system
2. Competition Entry Fees: Fees collected from clubs participating in league and championship competitions organized by the federation
3. Sponsorship and Broadcasting Rights: Revenue from broadcasting competitions via Team Saudi platform and potential commercial sponsorships

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Saudi Volleyball Federation (SVBF) is the official national governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Saudi Arabia. It organizes domestic competitions such as the Premier Volleyball League, Elite Cup, and Beach Volleyball Club Championship, prepares national teams for international tournaments, certifies and registers 5,606 players, 450 referees, and 1,150 coaches, and represents Saudi Arabia in FIVB, AVC, and Arab Volleyball Confederation bodies.

Product overview

The Saudi Volleyball Federation (SVBF) operates as the national governing body for volleyball and beach volleyball in Saudi Arabia. Its core products include the Premier Volleyball League (الدوري الممتاز) as the top professional competition featuring eight teams, the Beach Volleyball Club Championship across multiple categories, the Elite Cup tournament, and various national team programs. The federation also maintains online registration portals for players, referees, and coaches. Competitions are managed through the VolleyStation platform. The federation oversees approximately 5,606 players, 450 referees, and 1,150 coaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• الدوري الممتاز للكرة الطائرة (Premier Volleyball League) The top-tier professional volleyball league in Saudi Arabia featuring eight clubs, governed by updated regulations including a playoff system and allowance for three foreign players per team, aimed at elevating competitive standards.
• بطولة المملكة للأندية للكرة الطائرة الشاطئية (Saudi Beach Volleyball Club Championship) Beach volleyball club championship held in multiple rounds throughout Saudi Arabia, featuring categories for men, women, and youth, with the final stage hosted in Riyadh.
• كأس النخبة للكرة الطائرة (Elite Cup)

Quantifiable outcome

• Beach volleyball team improved 416 positions in world rankings (from 615th to 199th)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Saudi Olympic and Paralympic CommitteecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 4 April 2026The Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee works with SVBF on organizing competitions including the Saudi Games volleyball events. The Committee's CEO and Secretary General attended the Elite Cup final, demonstrating strong partnership in developing volleyball sports in Saudi Arabia aligned with Vision 2030.
• International Volleyball Federation (FIVB)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SVBF has been affiliated with FIVB since 1964, enabling participation in world volleyball events, international rankings, and adherence to global volleyball standards and regulations.
• Team Saudi PlatformflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026Partnership with Team Saudi digital platform for broadcasting volleyball championships. The platform achieved over 100,000 views for Elite Cup coverage, marking an experimental launch for sports broadcasting. Competitions are also broadcast via Saudi sports TV channels.
• Ministry of Sports (Saudi Arabia)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026SVBF utilizes Ministry of Sports facilities for hosting competitions including the Elite Cup at the Jeddah Ministry of Sports hall. The partnership enables access to world-class sports infrastructure for federation events.
• Asian Volleyball Confederation (AVC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976SVBF affiliated with AVC since 1976, enabling participation in Asian volleyball championships, continental rankings, and regional competition circuits including the Asian Beach Volleyball Tour.
• Arab Volleyball ConfederationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1976SVBF affiliated with the Arab Volleyball Confederation since 1976, enabling participation in Arab-level volleyball championships and regional events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Italian Volleyball Federation (FIPAV): Italian national volleyball federation affiliated with FIVB and the European Volleyball Confederation. Comparable to SVBF as a federation operating elite domestic leagues (Serie A), managing national teams, and representing Italy in international volleyball.
• USA Volleyball: National Governing Body for volleyball in the United States, FIVB-affiliated. Directly comparable to SVBF as the official federation organizing domestic leagues, national teams, and certifying players, coaches, and referees in its country.
• Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol (CBV): Brazilian Volleyball Confederation, FIVB-affiliated national governing body. Directly comparable to SVBF in operating the Superliga, beach volleyball circuits, and managing one of the world's strongest national team programs.
• Japan Volleyball Association (JVA): National federation for volleyball in Japan, affiliated with FIVB and AVC. Comparable to SVBF in operating the V.League, national team programs, and grassroots development with strong brand recognition and broadcast partnerships.
• Turkish Volleyball Federation (TVF): Turkish national volleyball federation running the Sultanlar Ligi and Efeler Ligi. Comparable to SVBF as a federation governing top-tier professional leagues and national teams with strong international results and corporate sponsorship base.

Others

• Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee: Saudi Arabia's National Olympic Committee that oversees multi-sport governance and the Saudi Games in which SVBF volleyball events are integrated. An adjacent institutional partner comparable in its federation-coordination and government-alignment role rather than as a direct volleyball competitor.
• VolleyStation: Third-party competition management platform currently used by SVBF to host match schedules, results, and tournament standings. Adjacent ecosystem participant providing technology infrastructure to volleyball federations and leagues globally.

Regional players

• UAE Volleyball Federation: UAE's national volleyball federation affiliated with FIVB and AVC. Comparable to SVBF as a fellow GCC volleyball federation with government support, similar competition structures, and overlapping regional player markets.
• Egyptian Volleyball Federation: Egypt's national volleyball federation and one of Africa's strongest volleyball programs. Comparable to SVBF as an Arab Volleyball Confederation peer with overlapping regional competition circuits and historical rivalry in men's and beach volleyball.
• Qatar Volleyball Association: Qatar's national volleyball federation, FIVB- and AVC-affiliated. A regional peer to SVBF operating within the Gulf sports ecosystem under a similar government-aligned model and competing in the same Asian Volleyball Confederation circuits.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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