Slezský fotbalový club Opava a.s.

Name

Slezský fotbalový club Opava a.s.

Legal name

Slezský fotbalový club Opava a.s.

Website

https://sfc.cz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1907

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Football Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sports Streaming Platforms (MPACAAAE)

Keywords

• Professional football club
• Match ticket sales
• Season ticket subscriptions
• Club merchandise retail
• Youth football academy

Headquarters

HQ city

Opava

HQ country

Czechia

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Matchday ticket sales: Revenue generated from ticket sales for league matches (Chance Národní Liga), cup matches (MOL Cup), and friendly matches. Tickets sold via Ticketportal online platform, QR codes at entry points, and central cash desk.
2. Merchandise and fanshop sales: Revenue from official club merchandise including replica shirts, scarves, caps, bags, flags, and accessories sold through the club fanshop (behind stands H and G) and online e-shop at fanshop.sfc.cz.
3. Corporate sponsorship and partnerships: Revenue from main partners and match sponsors, including KNOWLIMITS Group (main partner), Best Account (main accounting/tax partner), Simply You, OC Breda & Weinstein (match partner), and various other commercial partners and advertisers.
4. Stadium and facility rentals: Revenue from renting club spaces and sporting facilities at Simply Arena stadium.
5. Broadcasting rights: Revenue from participation in professional football league competitions including broadcasting rights associated with Chance Národní Liga.
6. Permanent season tickets: Season ticket sales (permanentky) providing guaranteed access to all home league matches, sold annually ahead of each season.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Slezský FC Opava operates a professional A-team in the Chance Národní Liga (Chance National League), a reserve team, and a youth academy spanning U6 to U19. It provides live football and sells match tickets, season tickets, official merchandise, stadium and sports-facility rentals, and a match-day magazine.

Product overview

Slezský FC Opava is a Czech football club operating multiple teams across professional and amateur levels. The primary offering includes the A-Tým competing in the Chance Národní Liga, supported by a B-Tým in regional leagues and an extensive youth academy (Mládež). The club operates complementary services including a fanshop/e-shop for merchandise, ticket sales for home matches, season tickets, and stadium facility rentals. Additional offerings include a charitable foundation and match-day magazine publication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Official Fanshop and E-shop Official club merchandise, including replica shirts, scarves, caps, bags, flags, and accessories, is sold through the physical fanshop at Simply Arena and the online store at fanshop.sfc.cz for supporters.
• Match Tickets (Vstupenky) Individual match tickets cover home league, cup, and friendly matches and are sold online through Ticketportal, by mobile or QR-code purchase at stadium entry points, and at the central cash desk.
• Season Tickets (Permanentky) Annual season tickets, or permanentky, guarantee access to all home league matches at Simply Arena and are sold ahead of each season.
• Simply Arena Stadium and Sports Facility Rental Simply Arena spaces and sporting facilities are available for rental to individuals, businesses, and organizations for events and activities.
• Yellow-Blue Opava Match Magazine (ŽLUTOMODRÁ OPAVA) The ŽLUTOMODRÁ OPAVA match-day publication is sold for 20 CZK at the fanshop and central cash desk, cash only, and contains interviews, previews, and club information.

Quantifiable outcome

• One of the tightest defenses in Chance Národní Liga during 2024/2025 season
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• OC Breda & WeinsteinminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 13 August 2026OC Breda & Weinstein, a modern shopping centre in the heart of Opava, served as the match partner for the Kladno fixture, sponsoring a half-time competition and contributing prizes for fans. The centre offers a wide range of shops, services, dining, and entertainment.
• KNOWLIMITS GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 28 July 2026KNOWLIMITS Group became the new main partner (hlavní partner) of SFC Opava. Announced July 28, 2026 as a significant new strategic partnership. The nature and scope of the partnership was described as a major new addition to the club's commercial portfolio.
• Best AccountcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 3 June 2026Best Account, a reputable accounting, tax, and payroll services provider, became the main accounting and tax partner (hlavní účetní a daňový partner) of SFC Opava. Described as a significant step in the development of the club's partner portfolio. The company shares values important to both business and sport, aiming for a long-term partnership.
• Simply YouminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Simply You is a partner of SFC Opava, appearing on the club's partner logo wall on the official website. Additional details about partnership scope not publicly disclosed.
• TicketportalcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Ticketportal serves as the official online ticket sales platform for SFC Opava, providing the ticketing infrastructure for match tickets and season tickets. Described as guaranteeing authenticity of tickets.
• Šošon PlayminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2025Free streaming platform for SFC Opava friendly matches. Used for broadcasting friendly against Žilina (June 2026) for free to registered users. Partnership enables remote fan engagement.
• City of Opava (Magistrát města Opavy)coreOthers · 1 January 2025The city of Opava is closely linked to the club as the club plays in the city's primary sports venue (Simply Arena). The city and club share civic identity and community development goals.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FC SILON Táborsko: Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga. Beat Opava 3-0 away on August 15, 2026, and operated with 5 points after three rounds in 2026/2027.
• FK Třinec (Fotbal Třinec): Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga. Opava's 5th-round opponent in 2026/2027 season; comparable Silesian-region club operating at the same second-tier level.
• Artis Brno: Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga, having exchanged places with Karviná for the second tier. Opava has played multiple league matches against Artis, including the postponed February 2026 fixture.
• MFK Karviná: Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga. Karviná is a former top-flight club that exchanged places with Artis Brno for the second tier, opening the 2026/2027 season against Opava in a regional derby.
• FK Viktoria Žižkov: Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga, sitting just below Opava in the early 2026/2027 standings. Comparable Prague-based second-tier club with similar operational profile.
• TJ Frýdlant nad Ostravicí (1.BFK Frýdlant): Fourth-tier opponent that eliminated SFC Opava from the 2026/27 MOL Cup on penalties after a 1-1 draw, demonstrating the broader Czech football pyramid overlap relevant to cup competition.
• FC Baník Ostrava (B-team): Reserve/B-team of regional Silesian giant FC Baník Ostrava, also competing in the Chance Národní Liga (sitting 10th, just above Opava). Direct competition for talent and league points in the same Silesian catchment area.
• SK Kladno: Direct league rival in the Chance Národní Liga. Newly promoted for the 2026/2027 season and faced Opava at home on August 7, 2026, illustrating direct competitive overlap.

Regional players

• FC Baník Ostrava: Premier Silesian club historically in the Czech First League. Geographic and regional-identity overlap with SFC Opava, competing for the same fan pool and local sponsorship market despite playing at a higher tier.
• MFK Vítkovice: Lower-division Silesian club with overlapping catchment. Competes for amateur/youth talent and local supporter attention in the broader Moravian-Silesian region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/sfcopava
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/slezskyFCopava/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/SlezskyFCOpava
• Instagraminstagram.com/sfcopava
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/slezsk%C3%BD-fotbalov%C3%BD-club-opava

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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