Rennes Métropole Handball

What Rennes Métropole Handball does

Rennes Métropole Handball is a French non-profit sports association (association loi 1901) headquartered in Rennes, with its professional women's team (Saint-Grégoire Rennes Métropole Handball, SGRMH) competing in Division 2 Féminine (D2F), the second tier of French women's handball. The club operates across four municipalities (Saint-Grégoire, Rennes, Acigné, Servon-sur-Vilaine), runs a Centre de Formation for elite youth development, and an amateur sector spanning Nationale 2F, youth, and loisir categories. It is led by President Jean-Luc Bosse and Head Coach Romain Corre, with a small commercial team (development officer Laure Bulucua, business officer Hugo Blondet) managing the Entrepr'hand partner program.

The club's revenue model is multi-stream: annual license fees tiered by age (€115 Babyhand to €190 for 16+), match ticketing and season abonnements, VIP hospitality packages across 13 home matches at the Vivalto Centre tribune, and tiered sponsorship visibility (Premium, Major, Regular, Technical) through the Entrepr'hand program. Technology is purposefully light: WordPress on O2Switch hosting, HelloAsso for license payments, Grinta for merchandise, and HandballTV for streaming all D2F matches. Notable commercial partners include Sodico, Vivalto Sport, Grand Quartier, Kia Saint-Grégoire, Hummel, and Sport2000, with institutional backing from Rennes Métropole, Ville de Rennes, Ville de Saint-Grégoire, Région Bretagne, and Ille-et-Vilaine.

In June 2026, the club achieved its first D2F championship, defeating HB Clermont Auvergne in the final (aggregate 50-46), with player Aziliz Vidie separately winning the FISU World University Championship. The club is actively recruiting for a potential D1 promotion push in the 2026-2027 season, signing five players from rival D2F and D1 clubs (BBH, ASUL, Bouillargues, Dijon).

Name

Rennes Métropole Handball

Legal name

RENNES MÉTROPOLE Handball

Website

https://rennesmetropolehandball.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rennes M\u00e9tropole Handball is a French non-profit women's handball club based in the Rennes metropolitan area, operating a professional team in Division 2 F\u00e9minine, an amateur sector, and a Centre de Formation for elite youth development. It serves players, fans, and corporate sponsors across Brittany.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Sports Club (Women's Handball)

NAICS

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

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Amateur Clubs & Community Sports Organizations (MPAKACAE)

Keywords

• Women's handball club
• Professional handball team
• Amateur handball association
• Handball talent development
• Handball sponsorship packages

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes-les-bains

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership / License Fees: Annual club membership fees charged to players (licensiés), ranging from €115 to €190 depending on age category, plus €135 for adult leisure players and free for club officials (dirigeants). Revenue is collected via HelloAsso online platform, cheque, bank transfer, or in-person during preseason sessions.
2. Equipment Sales: Sale of club apparel including the 'Pack Rentrée' which bundles a club T-shirt and shorts. Sold via HelloAsso. Additional boutique sales through the Grinta.eu platform.
3. Match Tickets and Abonnements: Revenue from match-day ticketing. The billetterie page indicates upcoming subscription (abonnement) sales for the 2026-2027 season. Ticket sales are processed through the club's ticketing system.
4. VIP Hospitality: The club sells VIP match experiences at the Vivalto Centre tribune, including catering (cocktail/repas), open bar, partner/player/staff networking access, and children's entertainment across 13 matches per season.
5. Sponsorship and Partnership Revenue: The club generates sponsorship revenue through its Entrepr'hand program, offering tiered visibility packages (textile, terrain, print, digital, événement) across Premium, Major, Regular, and Technical partner levels. Partners include local businesses, financial institutions, automotive, healthcare, sports retail, and regional authorities.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rennes Métropole Handball is a women's handball sports association that operates a professional team (Saint-Grégoire Rennes Métropole Handball) competing in Division 2 Féminine (D2F), an elite Centre de Formation for youth player development, and a full amateur sector with age-group teams from Babyhand (4-year-olds) through adult. The club sells annual membership licenses, match tickets, VIP hospitality experiences, seasonal equipment bundles, and tiered corporate sponsorship visibility packages.

Product overview

Rennes Métropole Handball operates as a women's handball club with a multi-tier structure: the core product is the Saint-Grégoire Rennes Métropole Handball (SGRMH) professional team competing in Division 2 Féminine (D2F), supported by a training center (Centre de Formation) for elite youth development and an amateur sector with a Nationale 2 Féminine team. The club offers supplementary revenue streams including membership/license programs for players of all ages, VIP hospitality packages during home matches, corporate sponsorship visibility packages across textile/terrain/print/digital/event channels, a business networking program (Entrepr'hand), ticketing services, and seasonal merchandise bundles. The professional D2F team plays at the Ricoquais arena in Saint-Grégoire and streams matches via HandballTV, with memberships processed through HelloAsso and merchandise sold via the Grinta e-commerce platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Saint-Grégoire Rennes Métropole Handball (SGRMH) D2F Professional Team The professional women's handball team competing in Division 2 Féminine (D2F), the second tier of French women's handball. Home matches are played at the Salle de la Ricoquais in Saint-Grégoire and streamed live and on replay via HandballTV.
• Centre de Formation Haut Niveau (Elite Training Center) Elite training center for developing young female handball players, with a dedicated coaching staff, sports development project, and structured pathway from youth to professional level.
• Nationale 2 Féminine (N2F) Amateur Team Amateur women's handball team competing in Nationale 2 Féminine, part of the club's amateur sector covering multiple age groups from Babyhand through adult.
• Annual Licence and Membership Programs Annual sports licenses for players of all ages, with tiered pricing based on age and category. Includes reductions for families (sibling discounts), government subsidy integration (PASS'SPORT, Coupons Sport, SORTIR card, ARS back-to-school allowance), and CE holiday vouchers.
• Espace VIP (Premium Match-Day Hospitality) Premium hospitality experience during home matches at the Vivalto Centre tribune, including catering (cocktail/repas), open bar, partner/player/staff networking access, and children's entertainment across 13 matches per season.
• Corporate Partnership and Sponsorship Visibility Packages Tiered corporate sponsorship opportunities across Premium, Major, Regular, and Technical partner levels, with visibility channels including textile (teamwear), terrain (court signage), print, digital, and event activations over 13+ home matches per season.
• Entrepr'Hand Business Partner Network Business partner club connecting local companies with Rennes Métropole Handball, offering B2B networking opportunities, visibility benefits, and community engagement tied to the women's handball team.
• Match Ticketing (Billetterie) and Season Subscriptions Online ticketing platform for D2F home match tickets, with season subscriptions (abonnements) for the full 2026-2027 season offered online.
• Pack Rentrée Season Equipment Bundle Seasonal equipment bundle sold to licensed members for the 2026-2027 season, bundling a club T-shirt and shorts in club colors. Sold via the HelloAsso online boutique; additional merchandise available through the Grinta.eu platform.

Quantifiable outcome

• Won D2F championship (2025-2026 season), finishing 1st in regular season and winning two-legged final against Clermont on aggregate (29-21 home, 25-21 away)
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

25 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• SodicocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and specialist in professional wood heating. Sodico sponsored the championship aftermovie video commemorating the D2F final victory. Sodico is among the club's most visible commercial partners.
• Vivalto SportcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner and healthcare/sports provider. Vivalto Sport branding appears on VIP hospitality areas (Vivalto Centre tribune) at the Ricoquais venue.
• Grand QuartiercoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner — local shopping center in the Rennes metropolitan area. Contributes to the club's visibility and community ties within the retail ecosystem.
• Odyssée DesigncoreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner — design firm providing creative services to the club's brand and visual identity.
• Kia Saint-Grégoire (Groupe GCA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPremium partner — automotive dealer providing vehicle support or branding visibility. Located in Saint-Grégoire, aligning with the club's home territory.
• HummelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnical partner and sports equipment brand providing textile kits (playing uniforms, training gear) for the club's teams.
• Sport2000minorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner in sports retail, providing equipment and visibility support for the amateur section.
• Rennes MétropolecoreOthersInstitutional partner and namesake of the club. Rennes Métropole is the metropolitan authority encompassing Rennes and surrounding municipalities (Saint-Grégoire, Acigné, Servon-sur-Vilaine, etc.). It provides institutional and financial support to the club.
• Ville de RennescoreOthersInstitutional partner — the city of Rennes provides municipal support and visibility for the club.
• Ville de Saint-GrégoirecoreOthersInstitutional partner — the host city of the Salle de Ricoquais where all D2F home matches are played.
• Région BretagnecoreOthersInstitutional partner — regional council of Brittany providing support to the club's elite women's sport program.
• Fédération Française de Handball (FFHB)coreOthersNational governing body for handball in France. Sanctions the D2F championship and all amateur competitions the club participates in.
• Ligue de Bretagne de HandballcoreOthersRegional governing body for handball in Brittany. Oversees regional competitions and club development programs.
• Ille-et-Vilaine (Département)minorOthersDepartmental institutional partner supporting sport development at the departmental level.
• AcignéminorOthersMunicipal partner — hosts in-person license sessions at the Lande Guérin during late August/September. One of the club's member municipalities.
• Servon-sur-VilaineminorOthersMunicipal partner — one of the club's member municipalities in the Rennes Métropole area.
• Ouest FranceminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner — major regional newspaper covering club news, match results, and championship achievements.
• TVR (Télévision Rennes Bretagne)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional television partner covering club activities and match coverage in the Rennes/Brittany area.
• Europe 2minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRegional radio partner providing media coverage and brand visibility.
• Handball TVcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial streaming partner for all D2F matches. Provides live broadcasts and replay access for all home and away games on handballtv.fr, extending the club's reach nationally.
• BBH (Brest Bretagne Handball)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElite women's handball club in Brittany (Division 1). The club sourced two players (Melissa Choup, Pauline Le Gendre) from BBH's academy pipeline. Demonstrates a talent development pathway between the two Brittany-based women's clubs.
• ASUL Vaulx-en-VelinminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD2F rival club from Lyon area. Two players (Ema Cordier, Julia Yue Rodrigues) were recruited from ASUL. The clubs compete in the same championship league.
• Bouillargues NîmesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerD2F rival club. Lisa Stritt was recruited from Bouillargues Nîmes where she ranked in the top 10 goalkeepers of the season.
• HB Clermont Auvergne (HBCAM)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChampionship rival in the D2F final of the 2025-2026 season. Lost the two-legged final to SGRMH. Clermont was preparing for a Division 1 promotion playoff against Stella Saint-Maur.
• Centre FFRH — DijonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining academy in Dijon. Juliette Louveau was recruited from Dijon's Centre de Formation, having played in D1 and N1.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Metz Handball: Dominant French women's handball club competing at the top of Division 1 and in European competition. Represents the structural ceiling of the French women's handball market — a benchmark for sponsorship scale, academy depth, and broadcast value that aspiring D2F clubs measure against.
• Paris 92: Established Division 1 women's handball club in the Paris region with comparable corporate sponsorship and VIP hospitality model. Comparable in offering tiered partnership packages and elite women's handball to sponsors and fans.

Direct peers

• Brest Bretagne Handball: Division 1 women's handball club also based in Brittany. Most directly comparable regional peer — same geography, same sport, same women's elite pathway, and RMH has sourced players (Melissa Choup, Pauline Le Gendre) from BBH's academy.
• Plan de Cuques Handball: D2F women's handball club in southern France with comparable semi-professional structure, sponsorship tiers, and academy model. Direct competitive peer at the same league tier.
• HB Clermont Auvergne: D2F women's handball club that RMH defeated in the 2025-2026 championship final. Direct competitor in the same league tier with comparable operational scale, semi-professional structure, and regional SMB sponsorship model.
• Toulon St-Cyr Var Handball: Women's handball club with comparable elite women's program offering VIP hospitality, sponsorship tiers, and academy development. Operates as a comparable model of a mid-sized French women's handball association.
• Stella Saint-Maur Handball: D1 women's handball club referenced in the D2F promotion playoff context against Clermont. Comparable semi-pro women's handball operating model with sponsorship, ticketing, and academy revenue streams.
• ASUL Vaulx-en-Velin Handball: D2F women's handball club from the Lyon metropolitan area. RMH recruited Ema Cordier and Julia Yue Rodrigues from ASUL, indicating direct player-market and competitive overlap. Comparable scale and semi-pro structure.
• Bouillargues Nîmes Handball: D2F women's handball club in southern France. Direct league rival; Lisa Stritt was recruited from Bouillargues where she ranked among top goalkeepers. Similar operational scale and amateur-to-semi-pro structure.

Regional players

• Nantes Loire Atlantique Handball: Women's handball club in another major French western city. Operates a comparable elite women's program with sponsorship and academy pathways; competes for similar regional sponsorship and youth talent in western France.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/club-entreprhand-sgrmh

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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