Tartu Kalev is a professional football club based in the historic city of Tartu, Estonia, currently competing in the Esiliiga B, the third tier of Estonian football. The club's home ground is the Tamme Stadium. Founded in 1909, it is one of the oldest clubs in the country, with its traditional colors being blue and white. The team's name honors the mythical Estonian hero Kalev. Historically, the club has enjoyed periods of success in the Soviet-era lower leagues and later in independent Estonia's top flight, even claiming the Estonian Cup in 1994. A key era saw them regularly compete in the Meistriliiga in the early 2000s. In recent seasons, Tartu Kalev has operated primarily in the second and third divisions, focusing on developing young Estonian talent and aiming for promotion. The club enjoys a dedicated local fan base, with a supportive atmosphere at their compact stadium. Tartu Kalev remains an important institution in Estonian football, serving as a vital breeding ground for the sport in the university city.