Sturm Graz celebrates championship title: A dream will come true after heartbeat final!

Sturm Graz celebrates championship title: A dream will come true after heartbeat final!

Graz, Österreich - On May 25, 2025, SK Sturm Graz, a renowned football club from Austria, won the championship title. It is the fourth title in club history after they had previously celebrated in 1998, 1999 and 2011. This impressive success fell after an exciting heartbeat final against the WAC, which ended 1-1. President Christian Jauk described the title win as a "little miracle" and announced "lush premiums" for the players who duly celebrated the triumph in front of the stadium.

coach Jürgen Saumel, who was recently promoted to the Bundesliga by the amateurs, was able to win the championship title as a coach in his first season. "I am proud of the team," said the coach, who named the unity and cohesion of the team as a decisive factor for triumph. Captain Stefan Hierländer confirmed this statement and emphasized the pressure that prevailed during the season.

successful season and good planning

The SK Sturm Graz has not only secured a place in the play-off to the UEFA Champions League, which will take place on August 19 and 20, but also participation in the Europa League is already guaranteed. Managing Director Sport and Business emphasized the associated "planning security" for the association. Sports director Michael Parensen sees the title as a strong argument for the transfer market and emphasizes the unity of the team.

Tradition and rivalries

The SK Sturm Graz was founded in 1909 and has established itself as one of the leading clubs in Austrian football. The club colors are black and white and the greatest rivalry is with the Grazer AK with which they play their home games in the Merkur Arena. This rivalry is part of a long football tradition in Austria that is closely connected to clubs such as Rapid Vienna and FK Austria Vienna.

In the past few decades, football has experienced an eventful history in Austria, shaped by ups and downs. According to 12termann.at, football experienced its heyday in the 1970s and 1980s. The national team was also able to establish itself at various international tournaments. The development in Austrian football shows that the SK Sturm Graz plays an important role not only nationally, but also internationally.

With the championship title of 2024/2025, the SK Sturm Graz shows that the proud tradition of the club also continues in the present and the basis for future successes is laid.