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Parma FC

Parma FC, officially Parma Calcio 1913, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna.

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

Parma FC, officially known as Parma Calcio 1913, is an Italian professional football club based in Parma, Emilia-Romagna. The club was originally founded in 1913 and has played in Italy's top division, Serie A. Its current legal identity dates to a 2015 re-founding after bankruptcy.

History

Parma was founded in 1913 and began league football in the 1919–20 season. After financial difficulties and bankruptcy in 2015, the club was re-established as Parma Calcio 1913.

Stadium

The club’s home ground is Stadio Ennio Tardini, which has been used by Parma since 1923. It is one of the city’s best-known sporting venues.

Honours

Parma’s most successful era came from the early 1990s to early 2000s, when it won eight major titles. Its European successes include two UEFA Cups and a UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.

Identity and colours

The club is based in Parma and is commonly identified with its long-standing football tradition. Sources describe it as having blue and yellow team colours and nicknames linked to those colours.

Key facts

  • Parma was originally founded in December 1913 and the present club dates from 2015 after bankruptcy.
  • The team plays home matches at Stadio Ennio Tardini in Parma.
  • Parma won eight major trophies between 1992 and 2002.
  • Its honours include three Coppa Italia titles, one Supercoppa Italiana, two UEFA Cups, one UEFA Cup Winners' Cup, and one European Super Cup.
  • The club has competed in Serie A, the top tier of Italian football.

Frequently asked questions

When was Parma FC founded?
The club was originally founded in 1913, specifically in December according to some histories.
Why is Parma FC sometimes called Parma Calcio 1913?
Parma Calcio 1913 is the current club name used after the 2015 re-founding following bankruptcy.
Where does Parma FC play its home matches?
Parma plays at Stadio Ennio Tardini in Parma, Italy.
What is Parma FC’s biggest period of success?
The club’s most successful era was between 1992 and 2002, when it won all of its major titles.
Has Parma FC won European trophies?
Yes. Parma won the UEFA Cup twice, the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup once, and the European Super Cup once.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parma_Calcio_1913
    Supports: Founding date, current club identity, home stadium, league, and major honours.
  2. Parma Calcio 1913 — https://www.parmacalcio1913.com/en/history-of-the-club/
    Supports: Club history and its origin in the Verdi Foot Ball Club.
  3. Football History — https://www.footballhistory.org/club/parma.html
    Supports: Founding year, early league participation, stadium completion, and bankruptcy/re-founding context.
  4. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/en/articles/Parma%20F.C.%20in%20Europe
    Supports: European competition history and the club’s UEFA Cup, Cup Winners' Cup, and Super Cup wins.
  5. Transfermarkt — https://www.transfermarkt.us/parma-calcio-1913/startseite/verein/130
    Supports: Official club name, founding date, and address in Parma.