Based in Waregem, West Flanders, Zulte-Waregem plies its trade in the Belgian First Division A - the top tier of the country's league system. The club was founded in 2001 after the merger of the teams Zulte Sportief, S.K. Zulte and K.S.V. Waregem. Zulte-Waregem has won multiple Belgian cups and has played internationally in leagues like UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League.