- CEO
- Thomas Treß
- Full Time Employees
- 1,044
- Sector
- Communication Services
- Industry
- Entertainment
- Address
- Rheinlanddamm 207-209 Dortmund NW Germany 44137
- IPO Date
- Apr 30, 2002
- Business
- Borussia Dortmund GmbH & Co. KGaA operates as the corporate entity managing the professional football club Ballspielverein Borussia 09 Dortmund, which competes in Germany's Bundesliga and UEFA competitions; its core activities encompass professional match operations, matchday revenue from the SIGNAL IDUNA PARK stadium including ticketing, catering, and merchandising; television marketing and broadcasting rights; sponsorship and advertising partnerships; player scouting, development, and transfer deals; event staffing, stadium tours, and conference organization through subsidiaries such as BVB Event & Catering GmbH; travel services via Besttravel Dortmund GmbH including package tours and hotel bookings; and digital media, internet services, and interests in medical rehabilitation. The company, founded in 1909 and headquartered at Rheinlanddamm 207-209 in Dortmund, Germany, primarily serves fan bases and commercial partners across Europe with a focus on the German market and international broadcasting audiences. Recent developments include Vodafone becoming the new main shirt sponsor in May 2025; extension of the long-term partnership with PUMA through June 2034 to equip all teams and produce fan merchandise, announced in July 2025; release of the annual financial report for fiscal year 2024/2025 in September 2025 highlighting revenue growth from media and match operations; and a positive decision in DFL licensing proceedings in April 2025.