Peñarol is one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in Uruguay and South America. It was founded on December 28, 1891.
The club has a rich history of domestic and international success,... with numerous Uruguayan Primera División titles and international trophies to its name.
Peñarol is known for its intense rivalry with another Montevideo-based club, Nacional. The matches between Peñarol and Nacional are considered some of the most passionate and fierce derbies in South American football.
The team's home matches are played at the Estadio Campeón del Siglo.
Peñarol's home shirt traditionally features the club's primary colors, which are yellow and black in the form of stripes.