FC Augsburg was founded in 1907 but spent most of its history outside Germany's top division. The turning point came in 2011, when the club reached the Bundesliga for the first time. Since then, Augsburg have managed to remain in the top flight for an extended period, becoming a symbol of stability despite operating with considerably fewer resources than Bavaria's biggest clubs.
Simply competing regularly against Germany's elite has become one of the defining achievements of Augsburg's modern history. The club represents Bavaria alongside much larger institutions such as Bayern Munich. Die Fuggerstädter play their home matches at WWK Arena.