Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V.

What Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V. does

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V. is a registered non-profit association (eingetragener Verein, VR 7087 at Amtsgericht Stuttgart) founded in October 1946 and headquartered in the SpOrt Stuttgart building at Fritz-Walter-Weg 19, Stuttgart. It functions as the regional subdivision (regionale Untergliederung) of the Württembergischer Landessportbund (WLSB) and serves as the exclusive umbrella organization (Dachorganisation) for approximately 290 sports clubs representing roughly 330,000 members across 34 specialty federations and 52 sports disciplines in Stuttgart. Its affiliated Sportkreisjugend Stuttgart is the city's largest youth organization, representing approximately 110,000 club members under 27 years old.

The organization delivers advocacy, subsidies advisory, volunteer training, digitalization support, and event coordination to member clubs. Core programs include the Deutsches Sportabzeichen certification (~1,000 awards completed annually), Gemeinschaftserlebnis Sport, Sport.Pool Stuttgart, the 24-Tage-Lauf für Kinderrechte (raising over €400,000 since 2006), and the Stuttgarter Kinder- und Familienfestival (~70,000 visitors annually). It operates with a senior leadership team including President Fred-Jürgen Stradinger and Managing Director Dominik Hermet, supported by a Geschäftsführung team, with representation from clubs and federations on the elected Sportkreisrat. The organization has no proprietary technology platform.

Revenue is sourced primarily through municipal subsidies (administered via the Amt für Sport und Bewegung der Landeshauptstadt Stuttgart), WLSB allocations, and ancillary activities including a sub-entity (Stuttgarter Sportförderung e.V.) operating a Glühweinstand at the Stuttgart Christmas Market for over 47 years, which has distributed more than €2.7 million to Stuttgart athletes since 1978. The organization does not sell commercial products or services and does not publicly disclose revenue. Strategic partnerships include the City of Stuttgart, WLSB, SportRegion Stuttgart, Stuttgarter Jugendhaus, Stuttgarter Kinderstiftung, Laureus Sport for Good Foundation, LitCam, and FAIR.STÄRKEN. It is scheduled to host the Finals 2027 multisport German championships in Stuttgart.

Name

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V.

Legal name

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V.

Website

https://sportkreis-stuttgart.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit umbrella organization serving approximately 290 sports clubs with 330,000 members in Stuttgart, Germany. As the regional subdivision of the WLSB, it provides advocacy, subsidies advisory, youth programs, and event coordination to organized sports across 52 disciplines.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Sports Federation Services

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events (7113)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Amateur & Grassroots Sport Associations (Community/Youth Governing Orgs) (MPAKAFAF), Sports Community Relations & Grassroots Program Management (MPAKAKAJ)

Keywords

• Regional sports federation
• Sports club umbrella organization
• Youth sports development
• German sports badge certification
• Municipal sports coordination

Headquarters

HQ city

Stuttgart

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Glühweinstand Weihnachtsmarkt revenue: The Stuttgarter Sportförderung e.V. (a sub-entity) generates revenue through a Glühwein (mulled wine) stand at the Stuttgart Christmas Market, which has been operating for over 47 years. Proceeds fund the promotion of talented athletes and teams from Stuttgart clubs. Over €2.7 million has been distributed since the foundation in 1978.
2. Membership-based umbrella organization: Sportkreis Stuttgart functions as a non-profit umbrella organization for sports clubs, operating with municipal support, subsidies, and membership structures through the Württembergischer Landessportbund (WLSB). Revenue supports the coordination, promotion, and development of sports in Stuttgart.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V. is a non-profit regional sports umbrella organization (Dachorganisation) that represents approximately 290 sports clubs with around 330,000 members in Stuttgart. It provides advocacy, consulting on subsidies and volunteering, coordinates the Deutsches Sportabzeichen certification program, organizes major events (Stadtforum Sport, Kinder- und Familienfestival, 24-Tage-Lauf), and runs thematic programs such as Gemeinschaftserlebnis Sport, Netzwerk Inklusion und Sport, and the Sportkreisjugend youth development platform.

Product overview

Sportkreis Stuttgart e.V. is a regional sports federation (Sportkreis) that serves as a umbrella organization for approximately 290 sports clubs with around 330,000 members in Stuttgart, Germany. Rather than offering a software product, the organization provides sports program coordination and management services including the Deutsches Sportabzeichen (German Sports Badge) certification program, youth sports development through Sportkreisjugend Stuttgart, and various events such as the Stuttgarter Kinder- und Familienfestival, 24-Tage-Lauf für Kinderrechte, and Stadtforum Sport. The organization also facilitates a network of sports offerings across 52 sports disciplines through member clubs, including rehabilitation sports, fitness programs, and inclusive sports initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deutsches Sportabzeichen (German Sports Badge) program
• Gemeinschaftserlebnis Sport program
• Sportkreisjugend Stuttgart (youth sports organization)
• Netzwerk Inklusion und Sport
• Sport.Pool Stuttgart
• Klimafit program
• Ich spreche Chancen
• Stuttgarter Sportförderung e.V. athlete funding
• Stuttgarter Kinder- und Familienfestival
• 24-Tage-Lauf für Kinderrechte
• Stadtforum Sport

Quantifiable outcome

• ~1,000 Deutsches Sportabzeichen completed in Stuttgart per year
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Landeshauptstadt StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe City of Stuttgart is a key strategic partner of the Sportkreis. The Amt für Sport und Bewegung (Department of Sports and Exercise) cooperates with the Sportkreis on sport policy, municipal sport promotion funding, facility management, and joint events including the Stadtforum Sport. The Sportkreis represents club interests in municipal sport governance bodies.
• Württembergischer Landessportbund e.V. (WLSB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Sportkreis Stuttgart is the regional subdivision (regionale Untergliederung) of the WLSB. The WLSB provides the organizational framework, training programs, insurance contracts (ARAG), digital tools (meinWLSB portal), and advocacy at the state level. The WLSB organizes the annual Servicetag SPORT at SpOrt Stuttgart.
• Stuttgarter Jugendhaus gGmbH (StJG)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStJG is a key partner for youth sports and youth work in Stuttgart. The Sportkreisjugend collaborates with StJG on youth development projects, Bildungsangebote, and movement promotion programs for children and adolescents.
• SportRegion Stuttgart e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSportRegion Stuttgart is a regional sports network covering the greater Stuttgart area. Sportkreis Stuttgart is represented in the SportRegion board through Geschäftsführer Dominik Hermet. The SportRegion coordinates regional sports strategy, elite sports support, and sports infrastructure planning.
• Stuttgarter KinderstiftungmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2006, the Stuttgarter Kinderstiftung and Sportkreis Stuttgart jointly organize the 24-Tage-Lauf für Kinderrechte (24-Day Run for Children's Rights). The event has raised over €400,000 for children's charity projects in Stuttgart.
• Laureus Sport for Good Foundation Germany, AustriamajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLaureus supports the 'Ich spreche Chancen' project (since April 2024), which uses sport and language development to support integration for children and youth from third-country origins. The project aims to reach over 1,000 children and adolescents at more than 15 locations in Germany over three years, funded by the AMIF (Asyl-, Migrations- und Integrationsfonds).
• City-Initiative Stuttgart e.V.majorGTM or Marketing PartnerCity-Initiative Stuttgart is the organizer of the Stuttgarter Kinder- und Familienfestival. The Sportkreis Stuttgart is a key event partner, with ~40 member clubs presenting sports at the annual festival which attracts ~70,000 visitors.
• Stuttgart bewegt sichminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe 'Stuttgart bewegt sich' (Stuttgart Moves) platform is a partner for promoting sports offerings and events. The Sportkreis contributes offerings to this platform.
• Ensinger Mineral-Heilquellen GmbHminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEnsinger Mineral-Heilquellen GmbH sponsors events and programs of the Sportkreis Stuttgart, providing beverages for sporting events and activities.
• LitCam gGmbHmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 'Ich spreche Chancen' project consortium (Laureus-led), LitCam contributes language and educational expertise to the sport-based integration initiative for children and youth from third countries.
• FAIR.STÄRKEN e.V.majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 'Ich spreche Chancen' project consortium, FAIR.STÄRKEN contributes social integration expertise to the sport-based integration program.
• Sonnenkinder BergstraßemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPart of the 'Ich spreche Chancen' project consortium, Sonnenkinder Bergstraße hosts project activities at their inclusive meeting farm and provides catering for project events.
• Amt für Sport und Bewegung der Landeshauptstadt StuttgartcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe municipal Department of Sports and Exercise is a core co-organizer of key events including Stadtforum Sport and the Leistungssportkonzept Stuttgart. It administers municipal sport funding distributed through the Sportkreis to member clubs.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Württembergischer Landessportbund (WLSB): WLSB is the state-level sports federation of which Sportkreis Stuttgart is a regional subdivision. It is the umbrella's structural parent and provides the organizational framework, training programs, insurance, and digital tools that Sportkreis Stuttgart operates within.
• Deutscher Olympischer Sportbund (DOSB): National umbrella of German organized sport. Sportkreis Stuttgart sits two levels below the DOSB, which sets the national framework, elite-sport policy, and international representation for the entire amateur sports system.

Regional players

• Bayerischer Landes-Sportverband (BLSV): State-level sports federation in Bavaria, the largest Landessportbund in Germany. Provides a relevant benchmarking peer on scale, federal-state coordination, and member-service delivery beyond Stuttgart's territory.
• Landessportbund Hessen: State-level sports federation in Hesse with the same regional-association structure as Sportkreis Stuttgart's state umbrella (WLSB). It is structurally analogous but does not directly compete because it operates in a different state.

Others

• SportRegion Stuttgart: Regional sports network covering the greater Stuttgart area, with overlapping leadership and coordination goals (Geschäftsführer Dominik Hermet sits on its board). Closely ecosystem-coupled but not a substitute for the Sportkreis's club-umbrella mandate.

Direct peers

• Sportkreis Karlsruhe: Another regional Sportkreis in Baden-Württemberg serving the Karlsruhe area with the same Dachorganisation mandate, structure, and WLSB affiliation. Functions as the closest functional peer to Sportkreis Stuttgart.
• Sportkreis Ludwigsburg: Adjacent regional Sportkreis in the Stuttgart metropolitan region with the same WLSB-aligned structure, providing a directly comparable peer on club-umbrella operations and member coordination.
• Sportkreis Heidelberg: Regional Sportkreis in Baden-Württemberg with the same club-umbrella, WLSB affiliation, and Fachverband coordination role as Sportkreis Stuttgart, making it a directly comparable peer in scale and mission.
• Sportkreis Böblingen: Adjacent regional Sportkreis in the Stuttgart metropolitan region, operating the same WLSB-Dachorganisation model for ~150,000+ members in the Böblingen district.
• Sportkreis Mannheim: Regional Sportkreis in Baden-Württemberg serving the Mannheim area, operating the same WLSB-aligned umbrella model for sports clubs and Fachverbände in its territory.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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