Question
Short answer: According to Wikidata, Tottenham Hotspur was founded on 5 September 1882 in London (Haringey). The club has played at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium since 3 April 2019. Its original name was Hotspur FC. The registered name is Tottenham Hotspur Football Club.
At a glance: Tottenham Hotspur
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Club | Tottenham Hotspur |
| Founded | 5 September 1882 |
| Source for the date | Wikidata (P571) |
| Original name | Hotspur FC |
| City | London (Haringey) |
| Home ground since | Tottenham Hotspur Stadium (since 3 April 2019) |
| Nicknames | The Spurs, The Lilywhites |
| Official name | Tottenham Hotspur Football Club |
| Wikidata item | Q18741 |
What the record says about the date
Wikidata’s inception statement (P571) gives 5 September 1882 for Tottenham Hotspur.
The registered name is Tottenham Hotspur Football Club. Nickname: The Spurs, The Lilywhites.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tottenham Hotspur founded?
On 5 September 1882, according to Wikidata.
Which city is Tottenham Hotspur from?
London (Haringey).
Related pages
- Club page: Tottenham Hotspur
- How many times has Tottenham Hotspur won the league?
- Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium
- How many times has Tottenham Hotspur won the Champions League?
- When was Arsenal founded? Foundation date and early history
- Turkish edition of this page: Tottenham Hotspur ne zaman kuruldu? Kuruluş tarihi ve ilk adı
- Football Atlas in English: all pages
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Sources
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Historical results checked against RSSSF (rsssf.org) — rsssf.org/tablese/engfound.html (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741#P571 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741#P1448 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741#P159 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741#P1449 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q18741#P115 (accessed 7 November 2026)
- Data: Wikidata (CC0) — wikidata.org/wiki/Q55074091#P1619 (accessed 7 November 2026)
Last updated: 12 November 2026 · Data as of: 7 November 2026 · Verified with: Wikidata, RSSSF
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