UD Las Palmas celebrates 77 years since its founding this Saturday, an anniversary that arrives with the team leading the Segunda División standings. According to a report from www.google.com, the club was created on August 22, 1949 from the merger of five entities: Real Club Victoria, Marino CF, CD Gran Canaria, Atlético Club, and Arenas Club. The main goal of that union was to stop the mass exodus of Canarian football talent to the Spanish mainland.
In the current 2026-2027 season, the club's 35th in the second tier, the team has started strongly. They sit first in the standings with 6 points from two wins in two games, scoring 4 goals and conceding just one. Their next fixture is away at Girona on August 29.
How was the club's identity forged?
The creation of UD Las Palmas responded to a historical need in Canarian football. The diaspora of players to teams on the Spanish mainland was a constant issue that weakened local sport. The merger of the five historic clubs on the island aimed to create an entity strong enough to retain and develop that talent at home. This founding act not only gave life to a new club but consolidated a football identity for all of Gran Canaria.
Since then, the club has written memorable chapters. Its record includes 36 seasons in the top tier of Spanish football, where it has played more than 1,200 matches and scored over 1,400 goals. Its best-ever finish in the Primera División was the runner-up position achieved in the 1968-1969 season, a milestone that remains in the collective memory.
What are the most notable milestones in its history?
Besides the league runner-up finish, another peak moment came in 1978. UD Las Palmas reached the Copa del Rey final, although they lost 3-1 to FC Barcelona at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium in Madrid. That final confirmed that the project started in 1949 could compete at the highest level.
The journey between divisions also defines its trajectory. The club has achieved promotion to the Primera División on seven occasions throughout its history. The most recent came on May 27, 2023. However, its latest spell in the top flight ended on May 14, 2025, the date of its last relegation to the second tier, where it has competed since. The team also spent six seasons in the now-defunct Segunda División B, split across two periods: from 1992 to 1996 and from 2004 to 2006.
How is the club approaching the current competition?
The anniversary commemoration coincides with a sweet moment on the sporting front. Leading the table is the best possible gift. Forward T. Miyashiro, with one goal in two appearances, is the team's top scorer in this early campaign. This strong initial performance provides an optimistic context for looking at the immediate future.
The team now faces a sequence of matches that will test its consistency. The visit to Girona will be an important examination. Fans can follow the evolution of the squad and check the upcoming fixtures on our site. With a solid historical foundation and a promising present, UD Las Palmas celebrates its 77 years with an eye on adding more chapters to its rich history.
