SK Sturm Graz II is the reserve team of the famous Austrian Bundesliga club SK Sturm Graz, and they compete in the 2. Liga, Austria's second division. Based in Graz, they share the Merkur Arena with the senior squad, though they often play at smaller training grounds. As a reserve side, their primary purpose is to develop young talents for the first team, meaning they cannot be promoted to the Bundesliga. The team is composed of promising academy graduates and first-team players needing match fitness. Their presence in the 2. Liga provides invaluable competitive experience against professional outfits. While they do not have a traditional fan base or history of their own, their matches are closely watched by Sturm Graz supporters eager to see the stars of tomorrow. The team plays a technical, possession-based style mirroring the senior squad, serving as a crucial bridge between youth football and the top flight.