About SK Sigma Olomouc

SK Sigma Olomouc is a professional football club based in Olomouc, Czech Republic, founded in 1919 as FK Hejčín Olomouc. The team competes in the Czech First League and plays its home matches at Andrův stadion. For much of its early history, the club developed gradually through lower divisions before establishing itself at the top level of Czechoslovak football in the 1980s.

The club’s most notable rise came during the late 1980s and early 1990s, when Sigma became a stable top-flight team and began achieving success domestically and in Europe. One of its greatest achievements was reaching the quarter-finals of the 1991–92 UEFA Cup, defeating several strong opponents along the way. After the formation of the Czech Republic, Sigma remained competitive in the national league, regularly finishing in top positions and qualifying for European competitions.

In the modern era, SK Sigma Olomouc has experienced both successes and challenges. The club won the Czech Cup in 2012 but was later affected by sanctions related to a corruption case, which also led to a temporary ban from European competitions. After decades in the top division, Sigma was relegated in 2014 but managed to return shortly after. Today, the club continues to compete in the Czech First League and remains an important part of Czech football with a strong regional identity.