Since their foundation Mariestads BK has participated mainly in the middle and lower divisions of the Swedish football league system.

The club currently plays in Division 5 Västergötland Norra which is the seventh tier of Swedish football.

[2] They play their home matches at the Vänershofs IP in Mariestad.

[4] The other main club in the town is IFK Mariestad and the rivalry is enormous.

The activity and support in the Mariestads BK fan base has later diminished due to an increased number of police arrests and charges.