Grasshopper Club Zürich commonly referred to as simply GC, GCZ, or Grasshoppers is a Swiss multisports club based in Zürich, Switzerland. The oldest and best known section of Grasshopper Club Zürich is its football team. With 27 titles, Grasshopper-Club Zürich holds the records for winning the most national championship titles and for the most successes in the Swiss Cup tournament (18 victories). The club is the oldest football team in Zürich.
The origin of Grasshopper's name is unknown, although the most common explanation refers to its early players' energetic post-goal celebrations.
After a number of appearances in European Cups and the UEFA Champions League, Grasshopper has become one of Switzerland's most recognizable football clubs. Today, in addition to its main football squad, the club has competitive professional and youth teams in rowing, ice hockey, handball, lawn tennis, court tennis, field hockey, curling, rugby, squash, and unihockey.

Grasshopper Club Zürich