BENTELER becomes official partner of SC Paderborn 07

Paderborn, July 31, 2025. For the 2025/2026 season, the SC Paderborn 07 soccer team (SCP07) is entering into a new partnership with the BENTELER Group. As an official cooperation partner, BENTELER will be actively involved with SCP07 and become a co-partner of the club’s overarching branding “Herzblut. Verbindet.” (“Passion. Connects.”), which brings together all of the club’s community outreach activities. This cooperation underscores the company’s close ties to the region.

A particular highlight of the partnership will be exclusive training sessions at the training and youth development center. On three days during the forthcoming season, BENTELER apprentices and children of BENTELER employees will lace up their soccer boots together with SCP07 professionals. The partnership also includes a family day at a 2nd division home game – featuring a stadium tour and a chance for children of BENTELER employees to walk out onto the pitch with the team – as well as autograph sessions with the players at on-site BENTELER events.

“The partnership with BENTELER builds well on our previous collaboration. This leading local company aligns perfectly with our values and our overarching branding ‘Herzblut. Verbindet.’ The planned activities demonstrate how social engagement and sport can come together in a meaningful way,” explained SCP07 Managing Director Alexander Wahler.

“As a company deeply rooted in East Westphalia, we’re especially pleased about this new partnership,” added Ralf Göttel, CEO of the BENTELER Group. “What unites us with SC Paderborn 07 is the shared desire to nurture and motivate young talent. This partnership gives us the opportunity to inspire our employees, their families, and especially our apprentices in a new and emotional way.”