Boulogne is a historic French football club based in Boulogne-sur-Mer, currently competing in Ligue 2, the second tier of French football. The team, known as US Boulogne, plays its home matches at the Stade de la Libération, a venue by the Channel coast. Founded in 1898, it is one of France's oldest clubs, traditionally wearing red and white. Boulogne's peak era in modern times was their promotion to Ligue 1 in the 2009-10 season, a remarkable achievement for the club, where they competed against the country's elite for a season. That period was defined by a collective spirit and tactical discipline. In the current era, after fluctuations between Ligue 2 and the third tier, Boulogne is firmly back in Ligue 2, aiming to establish itself as a stable second-division side and dream of another top-flight adventure. The "Marine et Blanc" supporters are famously loud and loyal. Boulogne is a club rich in history and maritime spirit.