About TSV Hartberg

TSV Hartberg is an Austrian football club based in Hartberg, Styria, founded on 29 April 1946. For most of its history, the club played in lower regional leagues and remained a modest provincial side without national prominence. It gradually built its infrastructure and reputation in Styrian football, especially from the late 20th century onward, where it became a consistent competitor in regional competitions.

The club’s rise through the Austrian league system accelerated in the 2000s and 2010s. After several promotions and relegations between the third and second tiers, Hartberg achieved a major breakthrough in the 2017–18 season by finishing second in the 2. Liga, which earned the club its first-ever promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga. This marked a historic step, establishing Hartberg as a top-flight team for the first time.

Since reaching the Bundesliga, TSV Hartberg has established itself as a stable mid-table club capable of competing against Austria’s stronger sides. One of its most notable achievements came in the 2019–20 season, when it finished 5th in the league and qualified for the UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds. This period confirmed Hartberg’s transformation from a regional amateur club into a consistent professional Bundesliga participant.