About Stade de Reims

Stade de Reims is a French professional football club based in Reims, founded in 1910 and officially taking its current name in 1931. The club plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste-Delaune and is known as one of the traditional teams in French football. Reims gained international recognition early in its history due to its strong performances and stylish playing approach during the mid-20th century.

The club’s golden era came in the 1950s and early 1960s, when it dominated French football and became one of Europe’s strongest sides. During this period, Reims won multiple league titles and reached European Cup finals, establishing itself as a major force in continental competition. Legendary players such as Raymond Kopa and Just Fontaine were key figures in this success.

After its peak, the club experienced a long decline, including relegations, financial problems, and even liquidation in the early 1990s. Reims was later rebuilt and worked its way back through the lower divisions before returning to Ligue 1 in the modern era. Today, it is seen as a historic club that combines a rich legacy with efforts to re-establish itself in top-level French football.