SKN St. Pölten is a professional football club based in the city of St. Pölten, Lower Austria, currently competing in the Austrian 2. Liga, the second tier of the nation's football pyramid. The club plays its home matches at the NV Arena, a modern stadium built for the 2008 European Championship. Founded in 2000, the club has traditional colors of red and white. SKN St. Pölten was formed from the merger of older clubs and quickly rose through the Austrian leagues. Their peak era arrived in the mid-2010s when they achieved promotion to the Austrian Bundesliga for the first time in 2016. They enjoyed a four-season stint in the top flight, with their highlight being a runner-up finish in the Austrian Cup in 2018. The modern era sees them back in the 2. Liga, where they are consistently among the promotion contenders, boasting a mix of experienced professionals and promising youth. The club has a dedicated fanbase known for creating a vibrant atmosphere at the NV Arena. SKN St. Pölten remains a well-structured club with ambitions to return to the Bundesliga and re-establish itself among Austria's elite.