The league was established in 1902 and is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.

The League will be sponsored (for a third season) in 2023-24 by Bateman's Sports (based in central Stroud) and Kappa.

The Stroud and District League was founded in 1902 and serves the central (or mid) part of Gloucestershire from Gloucester and Churchdown in the north, to Cirencester in the east, to Thornbury and Chipping Sodbury in the south.

The League's geographical area is within a 20-mile road radius of central Stroud, GL5 1AB.

Additional cups run:- Harry Greening Trophy, won by Frampton United in 2018-19 Section ‘A’ (Plate Competition), won by Old Richians in 2018-19 and Gala Wilton Reserves in 2021-22 Section ‘C’ (Plate Competition), won by Gloster Rovers in 2019-20 and Minchinhampton Reserves in 2021-22