FC Zalau is a Romanian football club based in the city of Zalau, Sălaj County, currently competing in Liga III, the third tier of Romanian football. The team plays its home matches at the Stadionul Municipal in Zalau. The club has a varied history, with periods spent in Liga II and as a consistent presence in the third division. A key era for the club may have involved a successful promotion campaign or a strong run in the Romanian Cup. In recent seasons, FC Zalau's objective has been to secure its status in Liga III and build a squad capable of mounting a promotion push to the second league. The club is an important part of the sporting culture in Zalau, supported by local fans. FC Zalau continues to work towards reclaiming a place among Romania's stronger professional clubs.