[1] They merged with Carlstad United after the 2019 season to form IF Karlstad Fotboll.

Since their foundation on 19 October 1923 Karlstad BK has participated mainly in the second and third tiers of the Swedish football league system.

As of 2012 the club currently plays in Division 1 Södra, which is in the third tier of Swedish football.

Promotions in 2007 and again in 2009 have enabled the club to restore some pride, especially as they pipped local rivals FBK Karlstad to the play-off spot.

[4] [5] In recent seasons Karlstad BK have had the following average attendances: * Attendances are provided in the Publikliga sections of the Svenska Fotbollförbundet website.