FC Vysočina Jihlava is a football club from Jihlava, Czech Republic, which plays in the Czech National Football League (second tier). The club played in the Czech First League for the first time in its history in the 2005–06 season, and also played in the league for six seasons between 2012 and 2018.
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History
The club was founded under the name PAL Jihlava in 1948. After the Czech Republic became independent in 1993, the club played in the third-tier Bohemian Football League until promotion in 2000 to the Czech 2. Liga. The club went on to take part in the second division for five years, reaching the semi-finals of the Czech Cup in 2003–04 and winning promotion to the top flight after finishing second in the 2004–05 Czech 2. Liga. Jihlava played in the top flight for the first time in their history in 2005–06, being relegated back to the second league on the last day of the season, after a loss at home against Slavia Prague. Following another spell in the second league, this time of six years, the club won back a place in the top flight having finished second in the 2011–12 Czech 2. Liga. Returning to the First League in 2012, Jihlava spent six seasons in the top tier, peaking with a historic 8th-place finish. After bowing out in 2018 after a 2–0 loss against Karviná, the club instantly challenged for promotion in the 2018–19 play-offs again against Karviná. The fierce battle, however, became infamous for severe refereeing controversies that blocked Vysočina's path back to the top flight. Since then, Jihlava has remained in the second tier.
Historical names
1948–49 – PAL Jihlava
1949–53 – Sokol Motorpal Jihlava
1953–93 – Spartak Jihlava
1993–95 – Spartak PSJ Jihlava
1995–97 – PSJ Motorpal Jihlava (merger with SK Jihlava)
1997–00 – FC PSJ Jihlava
Since 2000 – FC Vysočina Jihlava
Stadium
Jihlava play home matches at the Stadion v Jiráskově ulici, which boasts a 4,082 all-seater capacity. The club undertook major reconstruction each time the club was promoted to the Czech First League, in 2005 and 2012, in order for the stadium to meet league criteria. The stadium features two main stands for the crowd (sectors A and B), while the away fans are catered for with 229 seats behind one of the goals (sector D). The remaining side, sector C, is reserved for VIP guests.
Players
Current squad
As of 14 September 2026.
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Out on loan
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
History in domestic competitions
Seasons spent at Level 1 of the football league system: 7
Seasons spent at Level 2 of the football league system: 18
Seasons spent at Level 3 of the football league system: 7
Seasons spent at Level 4 of the football league system: 0