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Girona FC

Girona FC is a Spanish professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain.

Updated September 12, 20261 min readCited sources

Girona FC is a Spanish professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia. Founded in 1930, it plays at Estadi Montilivi and has been part of City Football Group since 2017.

What it is

Girona FC (full name Girona Futbol Club, S.A.D.) is the main football club of the city of Girona in Catalonia. It was founded on 23 July 1930 and has moved between Spain's top divisions and lower tiers over its history. The club also operates youth and amateur women's teams.

Key details

The club's home ground is Estadi Montilivi, with a capacity of 14,624, used since 1970. Girona FC became part of City Football Group in 2017, joining a global network of clubs. The president is Delfí Geli.

Recent league status

Girona FC has competed in La Liga, Spain's top division, in recent years. After the 2025–26 season, the club was relegated and set to return to Segunda División for the following campaign.

In short

  • Founded 23 July 1930 in Girona, Catalonia.
  • Home stadium: Estadi Montilivi (capacity 14,624).
  • Part of City Football Group since 2017.
  • Relegated after 2025–26 season to Segunda División.
Canadian angle

Canadian readers may know Girona FC through Canadian television coverage of La Liga, international football reporting, and City Football Group’s global network of clubs.

Quick questions

What is Girona FC?
Girona FC is a Spanish professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia.
When was Girona FC founded?
It was founded on 23 July 1930.
Who owns Girona FC?
Girona FC is part of City Football Group.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Girona_FC
    Supports: Founding date, full name, location, stadium, capacity, ownership group, team structure, and recent league status.
  2. LaLiga — https://www.laliga.com/en-GB/clubs/girona-fc
    Supports: Club founding year, stadium, and home venue information.
  3. City Football Group — https://www.cityfootballgroup.com/clubs/girona
    Supports: Girona FC's year founded and joining City Football Group in 2017.
  4. FC Barcelona — https://www.fcbarcelona.com/en/football/first-team/news/3808709/the-lowdown-on-girona-fc/featured
    Supports: Brief club history and promotion milestones.
  5. LaLiga — https://www.laliga.com/en-US/news/five-things-you-may-not-know-about-girona-fc
    Supports: Club origin and founding context in 1930.