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Girona FC

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

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Girona FC is a Spanish professional football club based in Girona, Catalonia, Spain. Founded on 23 July 1930, the club plays its home matches at Estadi Montilivi and has been part of City Football Group since 2017. Girona FC has competed in La Liga and also operates youth and amateur women’s teams.

History

Girona FC was founded on 23 July 1930 and grew into the main football club of the city of Girona. It later moved between Spain’s top divisions and lower tiers, with recent periods in La Liga and Segunda División.

Stadium

The club plays at Estadi Montilivi in Girona. Sources list the stadium’s capacity at 14,624 and note that it has been Girona’s home since 1970.

Ownership and structure

Girona FC is part of City Football Group, which added the club in 2017. The club operates as a professional side and also supports youth and women’s amateur football.

Recent league status

Recent sources indicate Girona competed in La Liga before being relegated after the 2025–26 season, with the club then set to return to Segunda División.

Key facts

  • Girona FC was founded in 1930 in Girona, Catalonia.
  • The club plays its home matches at Estadi Montilivi.
  • Girona FC became part of City Football Group in 2017.
  • The club has youth teams and amateur women’s teams.
  • Girona FC has competed in La Liga and, after the 2025–26 season, was set to play in the Segunda División.
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Canadian context

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.

Frequently asked 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.
Where does Girona FC play home matches?
The club plays at Estadi Montilivi in Girona.
Who owns Girona FC?
Girona FC is part of City Football Group.
Does Girona FC have women’s or youth teams?
Yes. The club also runs youth and amateur women’s teams.

References

  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.