SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V.

What SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V. does

SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V. is a registered nonprofit sports association (eingetragener Verein, VR 4369 at Amtsgericht Frankfurt am Main) founded September 1, 1880, originally as 'Fußballclub Frankfurt' and renamed in 1914. Owned by its ~2,800 members and led by an elected board under President Dr. Ulrich Byszio, the club operates four core sport programs—Rugby (since 1880), Hockey (since 1903), Tennis (since 1923), and Lacrosse (since 2004)—plus ancillary offerings including athletics, Eisstockschießen, gymnastics, pétanque, Heidelberger Ballschule for ages 3+, and a Special Hockey program for children with intellectual disabilities. Youth development is central: approximately 60% of members are under 18, with comprehensive pathways from Ballschule through U18 teams, and 1. Herren Rugby holds six consecutive German championships through 2026. The club is one of the largest member organizations in Frankfurt am Main.

The club's core technology stack is operational rather than product-facing: KURABU (partner since 2023) handles member database, fee billing, online membership applications, and team communication with push notifications; Tennis04 powers 24/7 online court booking for the indoor hall (3 ProBounce carpet courts) and 16 outdoor clay courts; Sportision manages tennis youth training and camp registration; and a SuperX-powered chatbot on the website (built on OpenAI ChatGPT, with EU data residency via SCCs) handles member inquiries. WhatsApp Business API is provided by SuperX GmbH for outreach. Digital infrastructure is GDPR-compliant and supports German/English-language applications. The 70,000 m² Dornbusch facility includes rugby pitches (artificial turf installed 2018), hockey/lacrosse fields, athletics tracks, tennis courts, the indoor tennis hall, and a historical clubhouse housing Stasny's restaurant.

Revenue is generated across seven streams: annual membership fees (club fee plus sport fee), seasonal training fees (summer/winter), usage-based court rental, Ballschule course fees (10×45-minute sessions, open to non-members), corporate sponsorship (Porsche Frankfurt for 1. Hockey Herren; Maserati via Autohaus Günther Frankfurt from May 2026), tax-deductible donations (250 euro certificate threshold), and on-site restaurant revenue. Pricing uses pro-rated entrance fees (full before June 30, 50% from July 1, 25% from October 1), a 30 euro new-member processing fee (waived for passive parent members), and seasonal tennis hall subscriptions. Financial results for fiscal 2025: operating result of 148,000 euros on 164,000 euros of net facility investments (after subsidies), with a balance sheet annual result of -993.62 euros reflecting ~60% asset reduction since 2021 due to the ongoing facility reinvestment program. The 2026 agenda includes Tennis and Racket Sports expansion (2 tennis courts, 3 padel, 2 pickleball, 1 multi-court) and Kunstrasenplatz 1 renovation.

Name

SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V.

Legal name

Sport-Club Frankfurt 1880 e.V.

Website

https://sc1880.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V. is a 145-year-old registered nonprofit sports association in Frankfurt am Main serving approximately 2,800 members across Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse, and ancillary club sports from a 70,000 m² Dornbusch facility, with seven Bundesliga-level teams and Germany's largest rugby youth department.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Club Services

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF), Youth & Scholastic Sports Organizations (K–12, AAU, Club Leagues) (MPAKACAF), Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Multi-sport club services
• Youth sports training
• Competitive league sports
• Tennis facility rental
• Sports membership programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Frankfurt, Hesse

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees consisting of club fee plus sport-specific fees. The club fee plus sport fee equals total membership contribution. Fees vary by age and sport.
2. Training Fees: Training fees for youth hockey and tennis programs, charged per season (summer/winter). Additional charges for private lessons.
3. Court Rental: Revenue from tennis hall bookings and outdoor court reservations. Subscription packages available for winter season.
4. Ballschule Courses: Course fees for Heidelberger Mini Ballschule program, 10 sessions of 45 minutes each. Participation does not require club membership.
5. Sponsoring: Sponsorship revenue from partners including Maserati, Porsche Frankfurt, and Autohaus Günther. Various sponsorship packages for teams, departments, and entire club.
6. Donations: Donations to support youth and recreational sports programs. Tax-deductible donation certificates issued for donations of 250 euros or more.
7. Restaurant Revenue: On-site restaurant operations (Stasny's) contributing to club revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V. is a multi-disciplinary sports club (registered association) operating four main sport departments — Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, and Lacrosse — alongside club sports such as Athletics, Eisstockschießen, Gymnastics, and Pétanque/Boule. The club provides training, competitive league participation, youth development programs, court/facility rental, inclusive sports offerings (Special Hockey), and a children/youth safeguarding framework, all delivered from a 70,000 m² facility in Frankfurt-Dornbusch.

Product overview

SC Frankfurt 1880 is a multi-disciplinary sports club offering four main sports (Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Lacrosse) plus various club sports (Athletics, Eisstockschießen, Gymnastics, Boule). The club operates a 70,000 m² facility with specialized venues for each sport including fields, courts, and an indoor tennis hall. Supporting services include a membership management platform (KURABU), online court booking (Tennis04), training registration (Sportision), and a child/youth protection program. Additional offerings include the Heidelberger Ballschule for young children and Special Hockey for children with intellectual disabilities. The club is expanding its tennis facility to include Padel and Pickleball alongside traditional tennis.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rugby The founding sport of the club since 1880; the men's first team plays in 1. Bundesliga Süd/West and is a six-time consecutive German champion. Includes the largest rugby youth department in Germany with approximately 300 children and youth across U8–U18 age groups. Coaches sourced from New Zealand and South Africa.
• Hockey One of the largest and most active hockey clubs in Germany with approximately 1,000 hockey players. Men's first team plays in 1. Bundesliga and the women's first team was recently promoted to Bundesliga. Operates 2 artificial turf fields with irrigation and 1 natural grass field.
• Tennis Largest tennis department in Hessen with over 1,400 members. Features 16 outdoor clay courts and an indoor hall with 3 courts on ProBounce carpet flooring. Expanding to include Padel, Pickleball, and a Multi-Court with ball wall as part of facility expansion.
• Lacrosse Lacrosse department featuring men's, women's, U16, and youth teams; men's first team plays in 1. Bundesliga West. Focused on quantitative growth and qualitative player development with emphasis on youth work.
• Heidelberger Ballschule (Mini Ball School) Introduction to ball sports for children aged 3 and up, following the Heidelberger Mini Ballschule concept. 10 sessions of 45 minutes each, with playful, age-appropriate instruction of sport-related skills without focusing on a single sport. Open to non-members.
• Special Hockey Inclusive hockey program for children and youth with intellectual disabilities, ages 6 and up. Trains on Saturdays 11:00–12:00 year-round outdoors. Focuses on development through sport, community building, and social interaction.
• Tennis Hall Booking (Tennis04) Online court booking system for the indoor tennis hall (3 courts) and outdoor courts. Bookable 07:00–24:00 (carpet hall) and 07:00–22:00 (air dome, October–March). Available to members and guests; SEPA direct debit billing. Seasonal subscriptions available before season start.
• Eisstockschießen (Ice Stock Sport) Traditional German winter sport played on ice stock lanes at Eissporthalle Frankfurt. Season October to March, Thursdays 19:30–21:30. Club members only.
• Gymnastics (40+ Class) Weekly gymnastics class for members aged 40+ focusing on flexibility, full-body strength, and relaxation through classical back school elements, functional training, Pilates, and static/dynamic stretching.
• Pétanque / Boule Social boules game played on 2 dedicated courts on club grounds, played in good weather from spring to autumn. Wednesday sessions at 16:30–18:00 and 18:30–open end. Club members only.
• Athletics Facility Athletics area with 100m track, 400m track, long jump facility, and shot put area. Available to active club members for running, movement, and conditioning training; provided to local schools on weekdays 08:00–16:00.

Quantifiable outcome

• Six consecutive German championships in Rugby (2024)
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

AI capability2 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and supporting.

• Maserati (via Autohaus Günther)majorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 May 2026Premium club sponsor since mid-May 2026. Partnership represents Italian elegance, sporting passion, and distinctive design. Autohaus Günther (Hanauer Landstraße 196, Frankfurt) is official Maserati partner in Rhine-Main region. First joint presentation May 23, 2026 at club.
• Kurabu GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationVerein software provider for membership management. SC 1880 uses KURABU for member database, membership fee billing, online membership applications, team communication, event management, and member platform access. Partnership since 2023 with GDPR-compliant data processing agreements.
• Förderverein Hockeyjugend SC 1880 e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association founded 1996 supporting youth hockey. Finances training operations, coach education, equipment procurement, and provides financial assistance for families. Minimum annual contribution of 50 euros. Organized by volunteer board.
• Förderverein Lacrosse-Jugend SC Frankfurt 1880 e.V.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association founded March 2010 for youth lacrosse development. Supports equipment procurement (helmets, sticks, pads, gloves, jerseys, balls), school AGs, travel costs for away games and tournaments. Minimum contribution of 45 euros per year.
• Frankfurter Jugendrugby e.V. (Förderverein)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport association enabling professional youth rugby coaching through cooperation with SC Frankfurt 1880. Enables employment of active and former players (including from New Zealand, South Africa) as youth coaches.
• Porsche FrankfurtmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerMain sponsor for 1. Hockey Herren team (Bundesliga). Premium automotive brand partnership.
• SportisionsupportingTechnology or IntegrationTraining registration platform used for tennis youth training and camp enrollment. Links to club-specific registration pages.
• Tennis04supportingTechnology or IntegrationOnline court booking system for tennis hall and outdoor courts. Used by members and guests for reservations with SEPA direct debit payment.
• German Olympic Sports Federation (DOSB)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerDialogue forum on sports development. SC 1880 facility selected as example for climate-adapted sports facilities workshop, demonstrating club's role in innovative sports facility management.
• Landessportbund HessensupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerSelected SC 1880 facility for climate adaptation workshop example. Club participates in safeguarding training through LSBH-qualified volunteers who now serve as consultants for Sportjugend Hessen.
• Haagsche Rugby Club (Den Haag, Netherlands)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing friendly relationship across all age categories. Regular exchange matches including pre-championship test matches.
• Boitsfort Rugby Club (Brussels)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational youth rugby tournament participation. SC 1880 youth teams regularly participate in Belgian tournaments.
• Autohaus GünthermajorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial Maserati partner in Rhine-Main region (Hanauer Landstraße 196, Frankfurt). Part of established group with additional Maserati locations in Hamburg and Berlin. Represents brand with competence and personal commitment.
• Heidelberger BallschulesupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLicensed program provider for early childhood ball sports education. SC 1880 offers courses based on Heidelberger Mini Ballschule concept for children ages 3+.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• MTV Stuttgart 1843: MTV Stuttgart 1843 is one of Germany's largest traditional multi-sport clubs with several thousand members across multiple disciplines. Directly comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in scale, multi-sport breadth, and registered-association (e.V.) structure.
• Dresdner SC 1898: Dresdner SC 1898 is a traditional German multi-sport club with a long history and multiple competitive departments. Comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in heritage, multi-sport structure, and registered-club governance model.
• SC Charlottenburg: SC Charlottenburg is a traditional Berlin-based multi-sport club with hockey, tennis, and other sports departments. Closely comparable in organizational structure (multi-disciplinary e.V.), member-based revenue model, and competitive ambitions to SC Frankfurt 1880.
• Mannheimer HC: Mannheimer HC is one of Germany's most storied hockey clubs with Bundesliga-level teams and a large youth academy. Directly comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880's hockey department in scale, competitive level, and traditional-club operating model.
• SC Neuenheim: SC Neuenheim is a Heidelberg-based traditional sports club competing at the top of German rugby and field hockey. Directly comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in rugby competitive profile, Bundesliga participation, and youth-academy-driven model.
• MTV 1879 München: MTV 1879 München is a traditional Munich multi-sport club with several thousand members across many disciplines. Comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in heritage, broad multi-sport programming, and member-based operating model.
• Uhlenhorster HC (UHC Hamburg): UHC Hamburg is a top-tier German hockey club with Bundesliga presence and a strong youth development program. Comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in hockey operational profile, Bundesliga ambitions, and traditional multi-sport member-club structure.

Regional players

• Frankfurter Turn- und Sport-Gemeinde 1847: FTG Frankfurt is a local Frankfurt multi-sport club founded in 1847. Comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in geographic market (Frankfurt Rhine-Main), registered-association structure, and broad recreational and competitive sports programming.
• Wiesbadener Tennis- und Hockey-Club: WTHC is a regional tennis and hockey club in nearby Wiesbaden. Comparable to SC Frankfurt 1880 in offering tennis and hockey programming with member-based access, and operates in the same Rhine-Main competitive geography.

Broad incumbents

• TSV 1860 München: TSV 1860 München is a much larger and more commercially prominent German multi-sport club. Comparable as a broad incumbent in the same multi-disciplinary sports-club category, though its scale, football-centric profile, and commercialization model differ from SC Frankfurt 1880's structure.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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