FC Ingolstadt is a German football club based in Ingolstadt, Bavaria. Founded in 2004, the club has had a relatively short but eventful history. They have played in various lower divisions before achieving promotion to the Bundesliga, Germany's top tier, for the first time in their history in 2015. Their home venue is the Audi Sportpark, which has a capacity of around 15,000 spectators. The club is nicknamed "Schanzer," which refers to the fortress walls that once surrounded the city of Ingolstadt. This nickname reflects the team's strong defensive style of play. Despite their relatively recent establishment, FC Ingolstadt has managed to establish themselves as a competitive force in German football.