SpVgg Oberfranken Bayreuth is a German football club based in the historic city of Bayreuth, currently playing in the Regionalliga Bayern, the fourth tier of German football. The club, often simply called Bayreuth, plays its home matches at the Hans-Walter-Wild-Stadion. With a history dating back over a century, the club has experienced periods in the 2. Bundesliga and is one of the most well-known names in northern Bavaria. Their peak era came in the late 1970s and early 1980s with several seasons in the second division, featuring passionate local support. In the modern era, the club has stabilized in the Regionalliga, consistently challenging near the top of the table with ambitions for a professional return. The fan culture is fervent, with a large and vocal supporter base creating an intimidating atmosphere for visitors. SpVgg Bayreuth remains a giant of Franconian football with a proud past and ambitious future.