AD Tarma is a professional football club based in the city of Tarma, Peru, competing in the top flight of Peruvian football, Liga 1. The club's full name is Asociación Deportiva Tarma, and they play their home matches at the Estadio Unión Tarma. Founded to represent the Junín region, the team's colors traditionally incorporate blue and white. Under the guidance of their head coach and backed by local ownership, AD Tarma has established itself as a proud provincial side. The club's history is rooted in the passionate football culture of the central highlands of Peru. Their journey to the first division marked a significant achievement for the city, and they are often seen as gritty competitors who are difficult to beat at their high-altitude home ground. In recent seasons, AD Tarma has worked to consolidate its place in Liga 1, aiming to avoid relegation battles and occasionally springing surprises against more established Lima-based clubs. The fan base, known as "Tarmatino," provides fervent support, creating a vibrant atmosphere on match days. AD Tarma continues to be an important symbol of regional pride in the Peruvian football landscape.