About SK Sturm Graz

SK Sturm Graz is a professional football club based in Graz, Austria, founded in 1909. The team is known for its black and white colors and is one of the most successful clubs outside Vienna. Sturm plays its home matches at the Merkur Arena and has built a strong identity in Austrian football, with a loyal fanbase and a long-standing rivalry with local club Grazer AK.

The club experienced its greatest period of success in the late 1990s under coach Ivica Osim. During this era, Sturm Graz won back-to-back Austrian Bundesliga titles in 1998 and 1999 and became a regular participant in European competitions, including the UEFA Champions League. This period established the club as a major force in Austrian football and marked its rise to international recognition.

In the modern era, Sturm Graz has remained competitive at the top level, winning additional league titles in 2011, 2024, and 2025. The club is known for developing young talent and maintaining a strong sporting structure despite financial limitations compared to larger clubs. By consistently challenging dominant teams like Red Bull Salzburg, Sturm Graz continues to play a key role in Austrian football and has re-established itself as one of the country’s leading clubs.