The club was founded on January 23, 2001, after political conflicts in the city of Passos, by former members of Clube Esportivo de Futebol. The club joined a partnership in 2007 with Passos City Hall and Clube Atlético Mineiro to compete in the Campeonato Mineiro Second Level.
Stadium
Clube Esportivo Passense de Futebol e Cultura play their home games at Estádio Soares de Azevedo. The stadium has a maximum capacity of 12,000 people.