Degerfors IF first played in the
Allsvenskan in 1939, making use of their new home ground at
Stora Valla. Up until 1966, the club regularly appeared in the Allsvenskan; however, in recent decades they have played at the highest level for 5 seasons from 1993 to 1997. Their record attendance is 21,065 spectators when Degerfors IF played
IFK Norrköping in 1963. The club is affiliated to the
Värmlands Fotbollförbund. ==Season to season==