SK Austria Klagenfurt is a football club from the city of Klagenfurt, currently playing in the Austrian 2.Liga, the second tier of the nation's football pyramid. Their home ground is the Karawankenblick Stadium. The club was founded in 2007 following a merger, inheriting a rich local football history, and its colors are violet and white. Under the ownership of Markus Mader and with head coach Peter Pacult, the team has been on an ambitious upward trajectory. The modern incarnation of Austria Klagenfurt was formed to create a strong, unified club for the Carinthia region. Their key era has been in recent years, achieving promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga for the first time in 2021, marking a historic achievement. After a stint in the top flight, they now compete in the 2.Liga with the aim of an immediate return. The current squad blends experienced campaigners with promising youngsters, playing an attacking style of football. The club's fan base has grown significantly with its recent successes, filling the stadium with a lively and hopeful atmosphere. SK Austria Klagenfurt is now seen as a modern, forward-thinking club with serious ambitions to become a Bundesliga mainstay.