The Sport-Thieme family, management and children pulling a rope together on a grassy field.

Our Story

The History of Sport-Thieme We are a successful, medium-sized family business that has established itself as a market leader in Germany and across Europe. Despite rapid expansion, we have always remained true to our roots: a dedicated team and a passionate family.

Maximilian Hohe and Katharina Thieme-Hohe playing tug-of-war in a sports hall against the Sport-Thieme family.

Company

Our Company – The Leading Supplier of Sporting Goods When Karl-Heinz Thieme founded Sport-Thieme as a one-man business in the attic of his house in Grasleben in 1949, he likely never imagined it would grow into a family-run company with over 400 employees. Through the consistent development of new business areas and a customer-focused approach […]

Close-up of a white corner marking on an artificial turf football field.

Sustainability

The preservation of natural resources and social responsibility are essential to us. At Sport-Thieme, we are committed to making a meaningful contribution to sustainable development by taking responsibility for our business practices. This commitment extends to our employees, customers, suppliers, the environment, and both current and future generations. Sustainability and responsible action are core values […]

A group of Sport-Thieme apprentices stands outdoors, waving at the camera, surrounded by trees.

Our trainee trip 2024

Every year, trainees from all training programs and years embark on a joint trainee trip. This year, 24 trainees took part, accompanied by our training supervisor Caro and our head of training Nadine. The trip is a great opportunity to meet other trainees and exchange experiences across different training programs. This year, our journey took […]

Sport-Thieme trainees playing basketball in a gym.

Start

Sport-Thieme: Europe’s Leading Supplier for Institutional Sports 75 years ago, the journey of Sport-Thieme began as a one-man venture. Today, it has grown into a renowned company with over 400 dedicated employees. As Europe’s number one mail-order specialist for institutional sports, we proudly ship more than 20,000 different sports products worldwide every day. Our mission […]

Sport-Thieme employees participating in Trikottag 2024, an initiative by the German Olympic Sports Confederation, proudly wearing their jerseys.

Nationwide Jersey Day: We’re in!

The German Olympic Sports Confederation (DOSB) invites everyone to show support for their own club or favorite team on Jersey Day. After being successfully held for several years in various regional sports associations, the event took place nationwide for the first time on June 14, 2024—and of course, we joined in! We encouraged our employees […]