Hobro IK
| Full name | Hobro Idræts Klub | |||
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| Founded | 13 June 1913 | |||
| Ground | DS Arena | |||
| Capacity | 7,500 | |||
| Owner | Hobro IK A/S | |||
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| Head coach | Martin Thomsen | |||
| League | Danish 1st Division | |||
| 2023–24 | Danish 1st Division, 5th of 12 | |||
| Website | hobroik | |||
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Hobro Idræts Klub (Danish pronunciation: [hoˈpʁoˀ]), commonly referred to as Hobro IK or HIK, is a professional football club based in Hobro, Denmark. The club currently competes in the Danish 1st Division, the second tier of the Danish football league system, and plays its home matches at DS Arena, which has served as its primary ground since 1958. Hobro IK is affiliated with the Jutland Football Association (DBU Jutland).
Founded on 13 June 1913 as Hobro Idrætsforening, the club adopted its present name in the late 1920s following a merger with the newly established Hobro Boldklub. For much of its history, Hobro competed in the lower tiers of Danish football, gradually gaining prominence through youth development and local support. A significant milestone was achieved in 2014, when the club secured promotion to the Danish Superliga for the first time, marking one of the most unexpected ascents in the league's history. Hobro IK claimed the Danish 1st Division title in the 2016–17 season and has since been recognised for its disciplined playing style and overachievement relative to its size and resources.