They compete in the NSW National Premier Leagues Women’s or highest state level tier of women’s soccer within Football NSW.

The home ground of the Illawarra Stingrays is Macedonia Park.

[7] The club have been actively campaigning to be granted a home ground by their local council.

[8] The Illawarra Stingrays are a strong development team and have supported the Matildas, Junior Matildas, State Representatives and W League players, including: The Illawarra Stingrays played the Australia women's national soccer team in 2016 in an Olympic qualifying preparation match.

Michelle Heyman and Caitlin Cooper were both in the Matildas squad that played against their local team.