GAIS, officially known as Göteborgs Atlet- & Idrottssällskap, is a Swedish football club based in Gothenburg, Sweden. Founded on 11 March 1894, it is one of the country's historic football institutions. The club's name translates to Gothenburg Athletic and Sports Association, reflecting its origins as a broader sporting association. Football became part of its activities in 1897, and the club subsequently developed into an established name in Swedish football. GAIS is traditionally associated with its green-and-black colours and is nicknamed “Makrillarna”. Its men's first team plays its home matches at Gamla Ullevi, a stadium located in central Gothenburg. The club's women's team also participates in the Swedish football league system, with home matches at Valhalla IP. GAIS has a distinguished domestic history, having won the Swedish national championship four times, in 1919, 1922, 1931 and 1954. It also won the Swedish Cup in 1942. In addition, the club has competed in Allsvenskan, Sweden's highest football division, across several different periods. Its history includes both successful top-flight campaigns and periods in lower divisions, followed by efforts to return to the highest level. The organisation operates youth and academy programmes designed to develop young footballers and provide pathways into senior football. Its academy structure includes boys' and girls' football, player development, coaching and youth-team competition. GAIS also organises community activities and works with commercial partners, supporters and local organisations. The club emphasises its role in society, using football to bring together people from different backgrounds and promote teamwork and social participation. Its administrative headquarters and training operations are located at Gaisgården, Gamla Boråsvägen 75, Gothenburg. GAIS is organised as a non-profit association and maintains a membership structure through which supporters can participate in the club's activities and governance. With more than 130 years of history, a distinctive identity and a strong connection to Gothenburg, GAIS remains an important part of Swedish football and the city's sporting culture.