Nimes is a French soccer club based in the city of Nimes, located in the Occitanie region. The club was founded in 1937 and has a rich history in French football. Nimes has had periods of success, including reaching the final of the Coupe de France in 1958 and 1996. They were also runners-up in the French Ligue 2 in the 2017-2018 season, earning promotion to Ligue 1. The club plays its home matches at the Stade des Costières, which has a capacity of around 18,000 spectators. Nimes is commonly known as "Les Crocodiles" due to the presence of crocodile motifs in the city's architecture. This nickname reflects the club's strong connection to the city and its unique identity.