They operate from Nethercraigs (Corkerhill) and were formed in 1986 as the Strathclyde Sheriffs but opted to rebrand in 2002.
Reached the semi-finals of the BNGL Premier Division in 1991 and were then disqualified after a player registration scandal.
In 1994 they entered the Scottish Gridiron Association and for four consecutive seasons between 1995 and 1998 played all other teams across Scotland.
Following the conclusion of the 2016 season, the Tigers were promoted to the BAFA NFC 1 North for the first time.
Following the conclusion of the 2024 season, the Glasgow Tigers were crowned BAFA NFC 1 Scotland Division Champions.