Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball

What Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball does

Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball, commercially branded as "Team Chambé", is a professional men's handball club based in Chambéry (Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France) operating as a Société Anonyme Sportive Professionnelle (SASP). The club fields its first team in the Liqui Moly StarLigue — France's top-tier handball division — and qualified for the EHF European League for the 2026/2027 season after defeating Istres 30-28 in a decisive final match. Home matches are played at Le Phare, a 4,400-capacity arena. Beyond the senior men's team, the organisation operates a women's team (Team Chambé Féminines in Nationale 1), the Groupama Académie (its elite training facility and the first International Handball Academy), a Centre de Formation with amateur and youth sections, and a Fonds de Dotation that runs the Bill'éthique CSR programme (€5 per ticket donated to partner associations).

The club monetises through four primary streams: (i) match-day ticketing and season subscriptions via billetterie.teamchambe.com; (ii) a tiered corporate sponsorship and hospitality platform (Business Club) spanning principal partners (Excoffier Recyclage, Ford via Groupe Maurin, Groupama, Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Chambéry, Mairie de Chambéry, Le Département), major partners (Mizuno through 2029, Transev Savoie, GSF, ICR Construction, Mauro, Val Thorens, ED2S, Weepackup) and institutional supporters; (iii) merchandise sales through shop.teamchambe.com (home jerseys priced at €69); and (iv) donations through the Bill'éthique endowment operation. The technology stack is limited to standard club operations — a web app (Team Chambé Expérience Match), an e-commerce storefront, ticketing platform, Handball TV streaming, and social channels.

The recent strategic pivot is the launch of "Champions de Demain" — an AI-powered international talent-detection programme built in partnership with Sportiw — which attracted 1,204 candidates from 119 countries in its first phase, establishing a data-driven scouting pipeline that complements the Groupama Académie's training infrastructure. Customer concentration is split between B2C fans (ticketing, merchandise) and B2B sponsors/institutions; revenues are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball

Legal name

Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball

Website

https://teamchambe.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball (Team Chambé) is a French professional handball club competing in the Liqui Moly StarLigue and EHF European League, serving fans, sponsors, and regional stakeholders through ticketing, corporate hospitality, merchandise, and an AI-powered global youth scouting programme.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Spectator Sports (71121)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Handball Leagues (MPAKAAAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

Team Sports Clubs (Football/Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Hockey, Rugby, Cricket, etc.) (MPAKABAA), Team Sports Matches (Club & National) (MPAGAMAB)

Keywords

• Professional handball club
• Team merchandise sales
• Sports ticketing services
• Youth handball academy
• Corporate sponsorship programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Chambéry, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Ticketing & Match-Day Revenue: The club generates revenue through ticket sales for professional matches at Le Phare arena (4,400 capacity), season subscriptions (Abonnements 2026/2027 campaign), and single match tickets sold via billetterie.teamchambe.com.
2. Sponsorship & Hospitality: The club earns revenue from corporate sponsors across multiple tiers (principal, major, institutional partners) including Excoffier Recyclage, Ford, Mizuno, Transev Savoie, GSF, ICR Construction, Mauro, Val Thorens, ED2S, Weepackup, and others. Hospitality products and corporate packages are offered through business.teamchambe.com.
3. Merchandising: The club operates an official online store (shop.teamchambe.com) selling jerseys, lifestyle apparel, and accessories at 69€ per home jersey.
4. Fonds de Dotation / Bill'éthique Donations: The club's endowment fund (Fonds de Dotation) raises donations through the Bill'éthique operation — 5€ per ticket sold is donated to partner associations. This also generates goodwill and community engagement supporting sponsor relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The club fields a professional men's handball team that competes in France's top-tier Liqui Moly StarLigue and the EHF European League, playing home matches at Le Phare arena (4,400 capacity). It also operates the Groupama Académie training facility (the first International Handball Academy), a women's team in Nationale 1 Féminine (Team Chambé Féminines), a Centre de Formation for youth development, and runs ticketing (Abonnements, Pack à la Carte), official merchandise, Handball TV streaming, and a corporate sponsorship program via its Business Club.

Product overview

Chambéry Savoie Mont Blanc Handball operates as a professional sports club with a multi-tiered product portfolio centered on elite handball. The core offering is the Team Chambé professional men's team competing in Liqui Moly StarLigue and EHF European League. Supporting this are the Groupama Académie (training facility), the women's team (Team Chambé Féminines), and the Centre de Formation for youth development. The club extends its reach through digital products including Handball TV (streaming), Team Chambé Expérience Match (interactive fan app), and the Champions de Demain international scouting program. Commercial products include the Boutique Officielle (merchandise), Billetterie (ticketing), and Business Club (corporate partnerships), while the Fonds de Dotation manages charitable and community initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Team Chambé Professional Men's Handball
• Team Chambé Féminines (Women's Handball)
• Boutique Officielle (Official Merchandise)
• Handball TV Streaming
• Champions de Demain Scouting Program
• Groupama Académie Training Facility
• Business Club Sponsorship Program
• Centre de Formation (Youth Training Center)
• Team Chambé Expérience Match (Fan Engagement WebApp)
• Fonds de Dotation (Bill'éthique Donation Program)

Quantifiable outcome

• 55 new bone marrow donor registrations achieved through one awareness event
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered major, principal, core and minor.

• MizunomajorGTM or Marketing PartnerEquipment and kit partner since 2018, with contract extended to 2029. Mizuno also joined the Champions de Demain scouting program as an official partner, supporting the international talent detection initiative.
• Excoffier RecyclageprincipalGTM or Marketing PartnerPrincipal partner of the club. Excoffier Recyclage is a recycling company based in the Savoie region.
• Ford (via Groupe Maurin)principalGTM or Marketing PartnerMain automotive partner. Ford vehicles provided through Groupe Maurin dealership in Chambéry.
• GroupamaprincipalGTM or Marketing PartnerGroupama Académie is the club's training facility named after the insurance company. Groupama is a key partner and sponsor, with the academy serving as the club's elite training and development center.
• SportiwcoreTechnology or IntegrationStrategic technology partner for the Champions de Demain global scouting program. Sportiw provides its AI-powered platform and international database (1M+ users, 200+ countries) for talent detection. Joint initiative combining club expertise with digital innovation.
• Transev SavoiemajorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal mobility/transport partner operating under the Grand Chambéry public transport network.
• GSF Propreté & ServicesmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCleaning and facility services company operating as a major partner of the club.
• ICR ConstructionmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerConstruction company operating as a major partner, contributing to the club's infrastructure and local economic ecosystem.
• Mauro (BTP)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerBuilding and public works company as a major partner.
• Val ThorensmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSki resort in the Trois Vallées as a major partner, connecting the club to the mountain tourism industry of Savoie.
• ED2S (Étanchéité 2 Savoie)majorGTM or Marketing PartnerWaterproofing and sealing specialist based in Savoie as a major partner.
• WeepackupmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerPackaging/sustainability solution provider as a major partner.
• Région Auvergne-Rhône-AlpesprincipalGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional government institution as an institutional partner, supporting the club as a major regional sports and economic actor.
• Grand ChambéryprincipalGTM or Marketing PartnerMetropolitan area authority as an institutional partner representing the local government of the Chambéry area.
• Le Département (Savoie)principalGTM or Marketing PartnerDepartmental council of Savoie as an institutional partner.
• Mairie de ChambéryprincipalGTM or Marketing PartnerCity of Chambéry as a municipal institutional partner.
• Bill'éthique Partner AssociationsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerLocal associations supported through the Bill'éthique program where 5€ per ticket sold is donated. Associations include Les Lucioles, Team Juju, Cantine Savoyarde, and others. This is an ongoing CSR partnership rotating across local charitable organizations.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Montpellier Handball: One of France's historic handball powerhouses, competing in StarLigue and European competition. Directly comparable as a top-division French handball club with similar ticketing, sponsorship, and academy-driven business model.
• PAUC Handball (Aix-en-Provence): Competes in Liqui Moly StarLigue with comparable business model and regional sponsor base. Direct peer in scale and operations within French top-tier handball.
• Limoges Handball: StarLigue member club competing in the same league as Chambéry with similar regional sponsorship and academy-driven model. Comparable mid-sized French handball operator.
• Paris Saint-Germain Handball: PSG Handball competes in the same Liqui Moly StarLigue and EHF European League as Chambéry, with a far larger budget and Paris arena. Directly comparable on product (top-tier French handball), revenue model (ticketing, sponsorship, merchandise), and target audience.
• Fenix Toulouse Handball: Top-tier French handball club with similar venue scale and B2B sponsorship focus. Directly comparable as a mid-sized StarLigue club competing for European places.
• Cesson Rennes Métropole Handball: Top-flight French handball club with analogous ticketing, sponsorship, and academy model. Direct competitor in the same domestic league.
• HBC Nantes: Regular StarLigue and European competitor with a strong academy and arena-based match-day revenue. Closely comparable in scale, audience model, and competition footprint to Chambéry.
• Saint-Raphaël Var Handball: StarLigue and European handball club with similar regional identity and arena-scale operations. Comparable as a French professional handball peer competing for European qualification.

Others

• Mizuno Europe: Equipment and kit partner of Chambéry through 2029. Comparable as a global handball-specific apparel/equipment supplier that also supports other top handball clubs.
• Sportiw: Technology partner of Chambéry powering the Champions de Demain global scouting program. Relevant as the AI talent-detection platform enabling Chambéry's international recruitment engine.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCxwnDDnMtsuyMzb3cHSagqg
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/chambery-savoie-mt-blanc-handball

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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