Case Study: Sports & Fan Engagement

How a Hungarian Football Club Rebuilt Revenue and Fan Loyalty with Tokenized Governance

This case study shows how a second-league football club in Hungary transformed fan engagement, unlocked new revenue streams, and strengthened club governance by launching a tokenized fan application and modernizing its digital operations.

SportsTech Fan engagement Tokenized voting Digital governance New revenue streams

1 Club challenges before tokenized fan engagement

A well-established second-league football club in Hungary faced a financial plateau after the COVID period. Despite having stable infrastructure, loyal supporters, and active digital channels, traditional engagement and monetization models stopped delivering growth.

Main pain points
  • Significant drop in match attendance due to pandemic restrictions and reduced tourism.
  • Revenue loss from ticket sales, merchandise, and stadium-related activities.
  • High operational costs with limited ability to scale down infrastructure.
  • Passive fan engagement through website and social media.
  • Difficulty attracting new investors and sponsors without digital traction.
  • Fragmented website and social media management.

2 What we built with SPORTEX

We designed and delivered a fan-centric digital platform that turned supporters into active participants of club governance through a secure tokenized voting system, combined with digital optimization and management consulting.

Fan Mobile Application

A centralized digital hub for supporters.

  • Club news, matches, schedules, and team roster
  • Real-time updates and announcements
  • Direct communication channel with the club

Tokenized Voting System

Participatory governance through digital ownership.

  • Token-based voting on selected club decisions
  • Transparent and auditable voting process
  • Increased fan emotional and financial involvement

Digital & Media Optimization

Improved online presence and engagement strategy.

  • SEO-optimized club website
  • Reworked social media content strategy
  • Unified digital branding across channels

Management & Governance Consulting

Strategic advisory based on MGP experience.

  • Optimized internal decision-making processes
  • Stronger interaction between management and fans
  • Preparation for governance platform expansion

 

3 Results

Key outcome
Active growth
in fan engagement & monetization
Tokenized participation created a sustainable engagement and revenue model beyond match attendance.

Fans became stakeholders

Supporters transitioned from passive followers to active participants in club decisions.

New monetization channel

Token purchases generated additional revenue independent of stadium capacity.

Stronger fan loyalty

Direct involvement increased emotional connection and long-term commitment.

Improved investor appeal

Transparent digital governance increased trust from sponsors and partners.

Modernized digital presence

Website and social channels shifted from informational to engagement-driven platforms.

Foundation for platform expansion

Negotiations started on integrating broader MGP solutions into club operations.

4 Proof & next step

Today’s reality

Fan engagement is now a core business driver in sports

Clubs no longer compete only on the field — they compete for attention, trust, and participation. Digital ownership and transparency define modern loyalty.

  • Engaged fans spend more and stay longer
  • Tokenized governance creates measurable commitment
  • Digital transparency increases investor confidence
The application changed how fans interact with the club. They feel involved, heard, and connected to decisions that matter.
SPORTEX club management
Second-league football club · Hungary
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