Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC are one of the most important football clubs in north-eastern Hungary. Founded in 1928, the club represents the city of Nyíregyháza and has spent numerous periods competing for a place in the country’s top division. Although they do not possess the extensive trophy record of Hungary’s traditional giants, Spartacus play an important role in regional football and remain one of the city’s main sporting symbols. The red-and-blue side plays at Városi Stadion in Nyíregyháza.