Stockholms Fotbollförbund

What Stockholms Fotbollförbund does

Stockholms Fotbollförbund (StFF) is the regional district football association for the Stockholm metropolitan area, operating as one of 24 district associations under the Swedish Football Association (Svenska Fotbollförbundet, SvFF). Founded in 1917 and headquartered in Solna, the non-profit organization governs district-level football activities including competitions, coach and referee education, club development, and social inclusion programs. It serves affiliated football clubs across the Stockholm region — ranging from elite academies such as AIK, Djurgårdens IF, and Hammarby IF to mid-size clubs like Täby FK (3,000+ active players) and Sollentuna FK (4,000+ active players) and small community organizations — with a self-stated position as Sweden's leading football district ("Stockholmsfotbollen är ledande i landet").

Name

Stockholms Fotbollförbund

Legal name

Stockholms Fotbollförbund

Website

https://stff.se

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Stockholms Fotbollförbund is a non-profit district football association under the Swedish Football Association, governing Stockholm's football activities through competitions, coach and referee education, club development, and social inclusion programs for affiliated clubs, players, referees, and coaches.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sports Governance and District Football Administration

NAICS

Spectator Sports (71121), Sports Teams and Clubs (711211), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Sports Compliance, Governance & Integrity Services (Safeguarding, Anti-Doping, Match Integrity) (MPAKAKAM), Rules, Officiating & Referee Associations (Officials/umpires bodies) (MPAKAFAK)

Keywords

• District football association
• Football competition management
• Coach education programs
• Referee development services
• Club development support

Headquarters

HQ city

Solna

HQ country

Sweden

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Club membership and affiliation fees: Revenue generated through annual affiliation and membership fees from affiliated football clubs within the Stockholm district. Clubs pay fees to be part of the district and participate in organized competitions.
2. Competition and tournament fees: Fees collected from clubs for participation in district competitions including S:t Eriks-Cupen, Futsal series, and other organized tournaments.
3. Education and training course fees: Revenue from coach and referee training courses. Some courses are free for Stockholm district participants, while others from other districts are charged 500 SEK per participant. Cancellation fees of 1,500 SEK apply for late cancellations.
4. Project support funding: Grants and project funding from Swedish Football Association (SvFF), Riksidrottsförbundet (RF), and Idrottsklivet for specific development initiatives such as En bättre väg, Kvalitetsklubb, and equality programs.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

Stockholms Fotbollförbund (StFF) is a non-profit district football association that organizes and governs football in the Stockholm region. It administers district competitions (S:t Eriks-Cupen, Futsal series, Fair Play-Ligan), delivers coach and referee education programs (UEFA licenses, stegutbildningar), runs club development initiatives (Kvalitetsklubb, En bättre väg), and operates social inclusion and gender equality programs (Ellevio 50/50-fonden, Tränarlyftet).

Product overview

Stockholms Fotbollförbund (StFF) operates as Stockholm's regional football district association within the Swedish Football Association structure. The organization provides a comprehensive portfolio of products and services centered on football administration, development, and community engagement. The core offerings include the StFF website and Widgets for competition data integration, along with the Fogis and Min Fotboll platforms for member management. Competition products encompass Svenska Cupen, S:t Eriks-Cupen, Fair Play-Ligan, Futsal Series, and adidas Streetfotboll. Development initiatives include coach and referee education programs (UEFA licenses, Fortbildningskalendern), Kvalitetsklubb certification, and district team activities for youth players. Social programs include Ellevio 50/50-fonden for women's football, En bättre väg Stockholm for disadvantaged areas, and Lira Mera for accessible football. Content products feature the Stockholmsfotbollen and Ortens FF podcasts. The organization also hosts events like Fotbollsforum för kvinnor and BUK conferences. All these offerings work together to serve clubs, coaches, players, referees, and the broader football community in the Stockholm region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stockholmsfotbollen: A podcast about football in Stockholm produced by Stockholms FF.
• Ellevio 50/50-fonden
• Ortens FF
• En bättre väg Stockholm

Products and services

• S:t Eriks-Cupen Stockholm's largest youth football tournament organized by StFF for clubs across the Stockholm district. Clubs register teams in age-based divisions to participate.
• Futsal Series Indoor football competition series organized by StFF for the winter season, open for club registration.
• Fair Play-Ligan A fair play league initiative that recognizes and rewards good sportsmanship in district football competitions.
• Coach Education (UEFA C, UEFA B, SvFF D) Formal coach licensing and education programs including UEFA C, UEFA B, and SvFF D courses delivered by StFF at various locations across the district. Free for Stockholm district participants; 500 SEK for external district participants.
• Referee Development (Stegutbildning) Referee training and step education (stegutbildning) programs delivered by StFF, supporting recruitment, development, and progression to events such as Gothia Cup.
• Fortbildningskalendern (Continuing Education Calendar) Flexible year-round education calendar offering supplementary courses and lectures for coaches and leaders, complementing the regular coach education programs.
• Kvalitetsklubb Certification Quality Club certification program based on Swedish football's club development concept, focusing on the club, players, leaders, and resources. Solberga BK is the first Kvalitetsklubb in Stockholm district.
• Ellevio 50/50-fonden Fund launched in 2017 with main sponsor Ellevio that exclusively targets girls' football in Stockholm, awarding economic grants to clubs for projects that strengthen women's football. Five projects were approved for autumn 2025.
• En bättre väg Stockholm Social initiative co-developed with SvFF and Riksidrottsförbundet/Idrottsklivet to create meaningful leisure activities for children and youth and strengthen football's presence in police-designated vulnerable areas. SvFF distributed 17 million SEK to En bättre väg clubs in May 2025.
• Tränarlyftet (Coach Lift) Initiative running since 2023 to support more women in becoming football coaches and shaping next-generation players in a more inclusive football environment.
• Distriktslagsverksamhet (District Team Program) District team activities for players aged 14-17, providing a comprehensive educational concept with a continuous thread throughout the development years, including talent identification sessions for children born in 2011.
• BUK – Barn- och ungdomskonferensen (Child and Youth Football Conference) Annual child and youth football conference for club representatives to discuss the future development of youth football and changes to competitions such as S:t Eriks-Cupen.
• Fotbollsforum för kvinnor (Women's Football Forum) Annual full-day forum (formerly Fotbollssymposium) for female coaches, leaders, and referees, featuring lectures, workshops, and networking.
• adidas Streetfotboll Street football initiative organized by StFF in collaboration with adidas, featuring flexible 3v3 format tournaments at various locations across Stockholm, including the National Day (June 6) festival.

Quantifiable outcome

• 17 million SEK in grants distributed to En bättre väg clubs in 2025
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• EllevioflagshipGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2017Ellevio is the main sponsor (Huvudsponsor) of Stockholms Fotbollförbund and the principal partner of the Ellevio 50/50-fonden initiative launched in 2017. The fund exclusively targets girls' football in Stockholm, supporting projects that increase the number of girls playing football. Ellevio contributes financial resources to help achieve gender equality on football pitches, with the vision of 'equal number of girls as boys'. Five projects were approved for autumn 2025.
• adidascoreGTM or Marketing Partneradidas is a partner of Stockholms Fotbollförbund, notably sponsoring the adidas Streetfotboll festival on National Day (June 6) and in Alby. adidas runs activities including speed shooting, seated 1v1 football, and showcases new football boots (F50) at these events.
• StadiumminorGTM or Marketing PartnerStadium is listed as a partner of Stockholms Fotbollförbund, providing sportswear and equipment sponsorship.
• Vitamin WellminorGTM or Marketing PartnerVitamin Well is listed as a partner of Stockholms Fotbollförbund, providing hydration and beverage products for events.
• GlimstedtminorGTM or Marketing PartnerGlimstedt is listed as a partner of Stockholms Fotbollförbund.
• Riksidrottsförbundet (RF) / IdrottsklivetcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIdrottsklivet is the Swedish Sports Confederation's initiative that co-funds the 'En bättre väg Stockholm' program together with SvFF partners. This initiative creates meaningful leisure activities for more children and youth and strengthens football's presence in vulnerable areas as defined by the Police Authority. The partnership enables financial support to clubs in priority areas for roles like föreningsutvecklare and fotbollsutvecklare.
• Svenska Fotbollförbundet (SvFF)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerSvFF is the national governing body of Swedish football. Stockholms Fotbollförbund is one of 24 district associations under SvFF. SvFF co-funds and co-develops initiatives like En bättre väg, Kvalitetsklubb, and equality programs. StFF also delivers SvFF coach education programs (UEFA C, UEFA B, SvFF D).
• RF-SISU StockholmcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRF-SISU Stockholm is the regional sports confederation that collaborates with StFF on various educational programs and club development initiatives. They co-organize strategic board education, inclusion training, and other development courses.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Riksidrottsförbundet (RF): Swedish Sports Confederation, parent of RF-SISU and Idrottsklivet. Co-funds StFF's En bättre väg and inclusion initiatives. Comparable as a national sports governing and funding body.
• RF-SISU Stockholm: Regional sports confederation covering Stockholm, co-funds educational programs and club development with StFF. Wider mandate across all sports, but directly comparable in regional sport governance and educational delivery.
• Svenska Fotbollförbundet (SvFF): StFF's parent national federation. Comparable as the umbrella football governing body in Sweden, but operates at national scope across all 24 districts. Owns Fogis, Min Fotboll, and overarching rules/distribution that StFF executes locally.
• The Football Association (English FA): National football governing body of England and operator of the grassroots/County FA network. Comparable as a national federation with district-level governance, although at much larger scale and with different funding mechanisms.

Direct peers

• Göteborgs Fotbollförbund: Gothenburg district football association, another large urban district under SvFF. Directly comparable in role, scope, and service portfolio — competitions, education, referee development, and club support.
• Dalarnas Fotbollförbund: Dalarna district football association under SvFF, similar governance and service portfolio to StFF but serving a smaller, predominantly rural population — useful comparable for scale and program-mix benchmarking.
• Västergötlands Fotbollförbund: Västergötland district football association under SvFF, structurally identical peer in mid-sized Swedish region — relevant for benchmarking competition scale, education pipeline, and club development funding flows.
• Skånes Fotbollförbund: Skåne district football association under SvFF, structurally identical to StFF as one of 24 Swedish district bodies. Comparable mandate: competitions, coach/referee education, club development, and social programs in southern Sweden.

Regional players

• Stockholms Handbollförbund: Stockholm regional handball association — comparable non-profit district sports body in the same geography, competing for participation share, volunteers, and public funding with StFF.
• Stockholms Ishockeyförbund: Stockholm regional ice hockey association — same geographic scope and comparable non-profit district governance role, but for ice hockey rather than football. Useful proxy for understanding shared regional sports-policy dynamics in Stockholm.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/fotbollforbund
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCq6e2DAHzpejegTcIrSk_GQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/stockholmsfotbollen
• Instagraminstagram.com/stockholms_fotbollforbund

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Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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