Hamburger SV: History, Sponsors, Net Worth & Trophies

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10	SCF SC Freiburg	7	2	3	2	0	9
11	HSV Hamburger SV	7	2	2	3	-3	8

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Hamburger SV (HSV), or Hamburger Sport-Verein, is one of the oldest and most prestigious football clubs in Germany. Founded in 1887, HSV has a history of more than 100 years in professional football. Referred to as "Der Dino," which means "the dinosaur," HSV is given this name for its lasting influence in the German football landscape.
Throughout difficult times, including their relegation to the 2. Bundesliga in 2018 (after spending 55 consecutive years in Germany's first division), HSV has still projected an aura of strength when looking at their fanbase, sponsorships, and valuations. Finally, in May 2025, the club returned to the Bundesliga for the first time in 7 years, bringing a sense of hope for the future. Hamburger SV takes pride in its fanbase, which exceeds 110,000 members (among other team memberships), several modern sponsorship agreements, and a full stadium potential of 57,000 fans. The story of Hamburger SV will always remain a part of Germany's football culture.

Hamburger SV History & Key Facts

Hamburger SV’s history is intertwined with German football culture. Formed as a merger between three clubs in Hamburg in 1887, HSV quickly became a force in German football and was dominant from the late 1970s to the late 1980s in the Bundesliga.
HSV had its most notable victory in the European Cup in 1983, when it defeated Juventus, and this victory came amid several Bundesliga titles, which positioned HSV as one of the best in Germany during this time.
In the past few decades, HSV has struggled with their financing and relegation battles, but their promotion back into the Bundesliga in 2025 is a potential turning point in their efforts to reclaim their right to be at the elite levels of German football.

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Founded	1887
Current Owner	Kühne Holding AG, Sparda-Bank Hamburg
Country	Germany
City	Hamburg
Nickname	Die Rothosen (The Red Shorts) / Der Dino
League	Bundesliga
Stadium	Volksparkstadion
Capacity	57,000
Manager/Head Coach	Merlin Polzin
Squad Size	28 players

Key Club Information

Hamburger SV Net Worth & Value

Hamburger SV has a value of $326 million (2023 Forbes valuation) and it is among the richest clubs outside the usual Bundesliga powerhouses in Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund. The club's capabilities are backed by commercial operations, matchday revenue, and broadcasting rights.
The club's recent promotion will probably increase its valuation and revenues further because playing in the Bundesliga will give them even higher television income and sponsorship exposure.

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Net Worth	$326 million (2023, Forbes)
Hamburger SV Valuation	$326 million (Enterprise Value)
Revenue Sources	Match Day (tickets, concessions, hospitality), Broadcasting, Sponsorships & Merchandising

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Net Worth

$326 million (2023, Forbes)

Hamburger SV Valuation

$326 million (Enterprise Value)

Revenue Sources

Match Day (tickets, concessions, hospitality),

Broadcasting, Sponsorships & Merchandising

Financial Snapshot

Hamburger SV Sponsors

HSV’s commercial partnerships play a vital role in sustaining the club financially. The club has secured long-term contracts with major brands, ensuring stability and visibility.

Sponsors	Type of Sponsorship
HanseMerkur	Main / Front-of-Shirt Sponsor
adidas	Official Kit Supplier
HELM AG / Plan International	Sleeve Partner
11teamsports	Service Specialist Partner
Bet365	Official Team Sponsor
Popp Feinkost	Food & Lifestyle Partner
Sparda-Bank Hamburg	Exclusive Partner
König Pilsener, REWE, VOLVO, Hapag-Lloyd, NXP, Shell	Exclusive Partners

Hamburger SV Sponsors

Hamburger SV Rivalries

Hamburger SV has some of the fiercest rivalries in German football, adding intensity and cultural depth to their fixtures.

Hamburger SV Derby/Derbies

Hamburg Derby (HSV vs. FC St. Pauli):

The Hamburg derby is one of the most electrifying matches in German soccer. However, it is not just a clash of two soccer teams; it is a clash of two contradictory modern cultural and social identities in Hamburg. HSV is the more conventional and suburban club, while FC St. Pauli depicts a counterculture and working-class identity.
Nordderby (HSV vs. Werder Bremen):

The Nordderby is a similar historical rivalry between HSV and Werder Bremen. The rivalry extends beyond soccer, as Hamburg and Bremen are competing cities. The derby always contains passion, history, and even tragedy, including the death of a Werder Bremen fan in 1982, which added an even more sinister layer to the rivalry.

Hamburger SV Trophies & Achievements

Hamburger SV has a rich history of domestic and international titles, especially between the 1970s and 1980s during their golden period.

Competition	Achievements/No. of Titles	Seasons
Bundesliga (German Championship)	6	Last in 1982–83
DFB-Pokal (German Cup)	3	Last in 1986–87
European Cup / Champions League	1	1982–83
UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup	1	1976–77
German League Cup	2	Various
Intertoto Cup	3	Various
Runners-Up (European Super Cup, Intercontinental Cup, Europa League)	Multiple	Various

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Hamburger SV Fan Following

Hamburger SV is one of the teams in Germany with one of the biggest audiences. They have over 110,000 official members and an average of 56,000 people attending games for their 2. Bundesliga seasons, and 1,887 across the globe. Their fans are known to be loyal, passionate and resilient, through thick and thin.

Future Goals

With their long-anticipated return to the Bundesliga in 2025, Hamburger SV’s primary objectives consist of stabilizing in the top tier, assembling at a squad capable of challenging for European qualification, and further developing their global brand awareness. Cementing youth development, investing in existing infrastructure, and continuing to be financially robust are also fundamental to HSV’s future ambitions.