Stade de Reims is a historic French football club based in Reims, currently competing in Ligue 2, the second division of French football. The team plays its home matches at the Stade Auguste-Delaune, a modern stadium with a capacity of over 20,000. Founded in 1931, the club is famous for its glorious past in the 1950s and early 1960s, when it dominated French football and reached two European Cup finals, led by the legendary Raymond Kopa. That era defined the club's identity of attractive, attacking football. After periods of decline and revival, the modern Stade de Reims aims to return to Ligue 1, often playing a proactive style. The club enjoys a passionate fan base and a rich heritage, making it one of French football's most respected institutions.