Real Bedford FC

Real Bedford FC is a professional football club located in Bedford, England.

Established in 2002 from a merger of Bedford United and US Valerio, the club competes in the Southern League Premier Division Central, which is the seventh tier of the English football system. Home matches are played at McMullen Park. The club is owned by Peter McCormack, a Bitcoin advocate, who acquired it in 2021. In 2024, Winklevoss Capital invested $4.5 million in Bitcoin, becoming co-owners. Real Bedford FC has adopted a Bitcoin-centric financial strategy, focusing on sustainability through a Bitcoin treasury and sponsorships. The club offers services such as home match streaming, youth development programs, and training facilities. Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins, is the front-of-shirt sponsor for the men's team under a significant sponsorship agreement. Recently, Real Bedford has shown strong performance, winning 4 of their last 5 matches.