Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. Kommanditgesellschaft auf Aktien (BVB KGaA) is the corporate entity responsible for managing Borussia Dortmund, one of Germany’s leading professional football clubs. Founded in 1909 and headquartered in Dortmund, North Rhine-Westphalia, the company combines a limited partnership structure with joint-stock features to oversee all sporting and commercial operations, including first-team activities, youth development and academy programs.
The company’s principal business activities encompass matchday operations, media and broadcasting rights, sponsorship agreements, and global merchandising. Home games are held at Signal Iduna Park, one of Europe’s largest stadiums, where ticketing, hospitality and concessions play a key role in event-day revenues. Media partnerships extend the club’s reach across television and digital platforms in Europe, Asia and the Americas, while corporate partnerships and brand collaborations underpin sponsorship income.
Borussia Dortmund maintains an extensive international presence through its competitive participation in domestic and UEFA competitions and a passionate global fanbase. Official merchandise—including replica jerseys, training apparel and licensed collectibles—is sold via online channels and partner retailers worldwide. The club also leverages its digital and social media platforms to engage supporters, deliver branded content and cultivate new markets.
The company is led by CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke, with Chief Financial Officer Thomas Treß and Sporting Director Michael Zorc forming part of the executive team. Governance and strategic oversight are provided by a supervisory board chaired by Reinhard Rauball. Through a combination of sporting performance, commercial innovation and structured management, Borussia Dortmund GMBH & Co. KGaA aims to sustain competitive success and long-term growth.
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