Hobart City was established as a football club in December 2013, in preparation for entrance in the Tasmanian State League for the 2014 season.

[3][4] The team has an overall playing list of over 60 players, ensuring representation in the State and Development leagues.

Unlike other clubs in Australian rules football, Hobart City FC elected not to adopt a nickname upon inception.

It was not until July 2014, halfway through its first season, that the club announced it would be known as the "Hobart City Demons" as their trading name.

The Queenborough Oval in the Hobart suburb of Sandy Bay occasionally hosted one game a season.