Football in Kurdistan is identity, pride, and belonging. Every match is a statement. Every goal, a declaration.
Founded in 1968 in the heart of Erbil — capital of the Kurdistan Region of Iraq — Erbil Sport Club has grown from a local institution into one of Iraq's most celebrated football clubs. Known for their electric yellow kits and unwavering fighting spirit, the Lions of Erbil have captured hearts across the nation.
Competing at the highest level of Iraqi football, the club has built a proud tradition of developing home-grown talent, embracing bold ambition, and representing Kurdistan with distinction on the continental stage.
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A family united by yellow. Driven by glory.
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Technical brilliance and determination — representing Erbil SC with pride on every matchday.
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Every touch, every duel — moments that define champions. This is Erbil Sport Club.
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Erbil Sport Club strengthens its ambitions with the addition of three international professionals, signaling a bold commitment to excellence.
The fortress. The roar. Erbil Stadium is where legends are forged — where tens of thousands of passionate fans in yellow transform a football match into something transcendent. Our home. Our stronghold.
From local derbies to continental nights under the lights, this ground has witnessed history and will continue to be the beating heart of Kurdish football.
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Aerial View
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Match Night
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The roots of Erbil Sport Club run deep. Decades before the modern era, a generation of players donned the yellow jersey and laid the foundations of a club that would become the heartbeat of Kurdish football.
From early years of the Iraqi Premier League to landmark moments on the Asian stage, the club's journey is one of perseverance, identity, and an unbreakable bond with its community.
