SK Rapid has a long and impressive history that dates back to the late 1800s. It all began in the summer of 1897 when a group of young people gathered at Schmelz to found the 1st Vienna Workers' Football Club.
On July 1, 2016, the club's professional football department was separated and transferred to SK Rapid GmbH, which is now wholly owned by the club. As of January 10, 2023, the club has 16,703 members, making it one of the largest sports clubs in Austria. Additionally, the club has won the Austrian football championship 32 times, earning the right to wear three stars on its logo, with each star representing ten championship titles. SK Rapid is not only the largest football club in Austria but also a successful business with significant media presence.