Slavia v Sheriff: Matchday Information
Matchday 2 of Group G in the Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol will be played on Thursday, October 5th, at 9 PM at the Eden Arena. The stadium gates open at 7:30 PM. The tickets have already sold out, only the last VIP seats are available for sale.
Organizational information for tickets
Tickets
Ticket booths at entrance No. 2 will be closed on Thursday.
At the ticket booths at entrance No. 4, you can pay for discounted individual tickets or change the kids’ ticket from the 3-game package to the adult one.
Selling tickets at the booths on the day of the match is prohibited according to UEFA regulations. The last VIP tickets can be purchased online.
Every visitor must have a valid ticket for their seat, including children.
Ticket booths at entrance No. 4 will provide information and customer service for the match against Sheriff Tiraspol.
At the ticket booths at entrance No. 4, you can also buy tickets for Slovácko game, the match against Cluj in the Women’s Champions League, and for Plzeň (only for season ticket holders if they havenīt bought tickets online and only if there are remaining tickets available).
Beware of fraudsters! The only official ticket seller is Ticketportal; the club cannot guarantee the authenticity of tickets purchased through other channels.
Season-ticket holders
Owners of season tickets do not have entry to the match included in their season ticket and must have purchased either a package or an individual ticket for the specific match.
Travel by Train
For the cup match and after its end, you can travel home by train! Slavia, in cooperation with České dráhy, ensures the reinforcement of certain train connections and additional stops for other trains directly at Eden. Before the match, the R712 Vltava train will stop at Eden at 5:05 PM, the R708 Vltava train at 6:05 PM, the R706 Vltava train at 7:05 PM, and the R320 Silva Nortica train at 8:05 PM.
After the match, the capacity of the Os2572 train towards Hlavní nádraží will be increased with departure at 10:57 PM from Eden and the Os9162 train with departure at 11:27 PM from Eden. The capacity will also be increased for the Os2577 train towards Benešov with departure at 11:29 PM. The R737 Lužnice train will stop at Eden at 11:53 PM.
Eden is served every 30 minutes in both directions by the S9 train line, which runs between Prague Main Station and central Bohemian cities such as Říčany, Strančice, Čerčany, or Benešov u Prahy.
Match program
Two Air zones
You can find an Air zone not only before entrance No. 2 but also before entrance No. 4.
Air zones serve as spaces for fans to purchase refreshments and for smokers during halftime.
We remind fans that for safety reasons, it is not possible to leave the Air zone and return. Once you will leave the borders of the Air zone and go outside of the zone, you will not be able go back to the Air zone and see the rest of the match.
Refreshments at entrances No. 2 and 4
Our #SlaviaFest fan zone will open its gates at 6 PM.
At entrance No. 2, you can enjoy food from ‘Prague Jerk Station’ food trucks with burgers, tacos, and fries, ‘Bůůů & Chrocht’ with burgers with pulled beef and bacon, ‘Steel & Wood’ with chicken wings, burgers, BBQ, and tacos, and of course, ‘Black Fries’ offering fries and hot dogs.
If you crave something sweet, Donuter.cz has Slavia-themed donuts and other varieties prepared for you
At the stalls, you can get langoš, minced meat in a bun, pastries, currywurst with fries, and boršč soup
At the bar, you can buy beer from Pivovar Bašta
At entrance No. 4, there will be a tap beer from Lobkowicz brewery, and there will also be a Pepsi stand with non-alcoholic drinks and a grill with sausages and hot dogs.
In the fan zone, there will be a jersey contest and a womenīs autograph session
In the fan zone at entrance No. 2, a football cage and teqball will be available for you.
From 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM, there will be an autograph session with Aliky Keene, Tamara Morávková, Kristýna Růžičková, Michelle Xiao, and Karolína Křivská.
If you bring children to the match, they can have a Slavia star painted on their face in the fan zone.
In the fan zone, you can participate in a toe wrestling competition with DJ Giacomo. The one who makes the most toe wrestles will receive a jersey from us! We have small "consolation prizes" for other participants.
Before the warm-up, we will shoot split scarves between fans from an air cannon.
Contest for Aleš Mandousīs jersey in the parents and children Sector
This time, the competition for children features a goalkeeper jersey signed by the entire team. Children under 14 can participate by drawing a picture on the theme of Slavia goalkeepers. Children can submit their artwork to the Parents and Children Sector before the match or during halftime, directly at the table in the sector, to the hostesses. Please include the childīs name, age, contact phone number, and the sector where you will be cheering during the match on the back of the drawing. During the second half, we will select three drawings, and the winner will receive Aleš Mandousīs jersey signed by the entire team. The fan in the second place will receive a Slavia-themed "Člověče, nezlob se!" board game, and the third-place contestant will win a new Slavia-themed memory game. We will contact the winners during the second half regarding the prize presentation. We have made a large wallpaper from the drawings children made during spring; you can view it at the entrance to the Parents and Children Sector and try to find your drawing! We will create another wallpaper from the drawings we receive during autumn.
In the childrenīs sector, children can play FIFA 2020 on a PS4 gaming console.
Additionally, children can play Slavia-themed "Člověče, nezlob se!", Slavia-themed memory, table football for the youngest Slavia fans, try their hand at goal shooting, get a Slavia-themed tattoo, or have the new logo painted on their faces. Coloring books, watercolors, crayons, stamps with the new logo, and chalkboards are also available for children. Slavia hostesses have prepared small, sweet prizes for children who participate.
In the childrenīs sector, you will find a selection of refreshments tailored to children. In addition to sausages in a bun and ham sausages, you can buy ice creams, fruit pouches, corn chips, popcorn, cookies, and drinks with straws to prevent spills.
Visitors to the childrenīs sector who visit the CZC Gaming Showroom before the match can play FIFA 2023. The CZC Gaming Showroom is primarily intended for children aged 10 to 16 and opens an hour and a half before kick-off. Everyone can play one game to ensure everyone gets a turn. For the match against Hradec Králové, you can challenge a member of the Slavia esports team! You will find the CZC Gaming Showroom on the 1st floor on the way to the Parents and Children Sector.
Match collection in the fan shop
The Slavia fan shop has prepared a special match collection, including scarves, captainīs flags, badges, and mugs for the match against Sheriff Tiraspol, as well as a group scarf and match souvenirs for the remaining Group G matches.
Commemorative souvenirs from the BICAN collection are available for purchase – silver medals, brass medals, T-shirts, hoodies, scarves.
Among the new arrivals are new car scratchers, car stickers, and 6 new mini jerseys.
The fan shop has expanded its collection of cushions; you can buy cushions in the shape of jerseys and 4 new sofa cushions.
The fan shop will have a stand in the fan zone and in front of the store.
The store will remain open until the last customer is served after the match.
During halftime, you can shop through the sales window into the corridor next to entrance No. 1.
Poločas Magazine
Conrad Wallem welcomes you on the cover of ‘Poločas’. We talked to the Norwegian midfielder not only about his injury at the beginning of his tenure at Slavia but also about his favorite position to play.
We will introduce you to Thursdayīs opponent, whose record in the Moldovan league is impressive. You will learn more about the clubīs history and its biggest stars in the Sheriff Tiraspol team.
We will revisit the September trials in our partner clubs; you will find out how successful the trials were.
You can find the Poločas Magazine in electronic form on match day at https://www.slavia.cz/magazin-polocas.
Refreshments
In addition to three different baguette sausages, the stalls on the platform at entrances No. 1, 2, and 4 will offer minced meat and hotdogs in a baguette.
At entrances No. 1 and 2, we will pour beer using ‘beerjet technology’ for fans. This season, we are pouring ‘Slávistická 11°’ beer.
The deposit for cups has been increased to 60 CZK.
Refunding the cup deposit is now available cashless.
Please note that all stalls accept card payments, and only a few stalls accept cash. The stalls who will not accept cash, are marked with signs indicating card-only payment.
Exclusively cashless stalls are marked in red on the map. We believe that transitioning to card-only payments at stalls will speed up the process of purchasing refreshments and serving fans in a shorter time.
A new feature is the option of cashless cup deposit refund! At stalls where both cash and cashless payments are accepted, both refund options, i.e., cashless and cash, will be available. At cashless stalls in the corridor and fan zones at entrances 2 and 4, cup deposit refund will only be possible electronically. For cashless cup deposit refund, have your payment card ready; the deposit will be refunded to the card.
Entry to Fortuna Arena
The gates of Fortuna Arena open an hour and a half before kick-off, meaning at 7:30 PM.
Fortuna Arena is equipped with turnstiles that scan QR codes. It is not necessary to print the tickets; you can simply scan the code from the E-ticket on your mobile phone.
Please use the entrance stated on your ticket to enter the stadium. The ticket will not work at any other entrance.
We remind fans that entry into Fortuna Arena with a cardboard sign requesting a jersey is not allowed. Children can win a jersey in our painting competition.
Transportation and parking
Parking options around Fortuna Arena are very limited, so we recommend using parking spaces in shopping centers near the stadium.
We recommend traveling by public transport. For match travel, we recommend using metro line A with exits at Želivského or Strašnická stations, with a walking distance to the stadium of approximately 10 minutes.
There is a train stop directly at the stadium: Praha - Eden. You can reach it by a train from the Main Station to Benešov and from Benešov to the Main Station, with the train stopping at Eden twice an hour in both directions.
Slavia, in cooperation with the Public Transport Company, has prepared enhanced public transport after the match. From approximately 11:00 PM, there will be a temporary increase in service at Slavia stops (tram 22 towards Nám. Míru – I.P. Pavlova – Karlovo nám. and bus 136 towards Letňany). However, due to expected traffic congestion in the immediate vicinity, we still recommend a short walk to the nearest metro stations or the use of train transport.
If you are driving to the match, you can use the covered parking lot opposite the stadium at NC Eden. Visitors to the center have 3 hours of free parking every day. Each additional hour is charged at 40 crowns.
Other parking lots within easy reach of public transport are available at OC Atrium Flóra. Parking is free for either 1 or 3 hours depending on the time of day, and each additional hour costs 50 crowns.
One option is parking at the Vivo! Hostivař shopping center, which is free for an unlimited time. You can reach Eden in 12 minutes by tram No. 22.
If you are traveling to Prague from a greater distance by car, we recommend using parking lots in the surrounding areas of Prague and taking public transport directly to the stadium. The nearest P+R parking lots are located at the end stations of metro line A Depo Hostivař and metro line A Skalka.
Parking capacity at the P2 lot behind the stadium is completely exhausted. For bus parking, please use the parking lot on U Seřadiště Street, which is a five-minute drive from the stadium.
Bicycle racks can be found near the hotel between ticket offices No. 2 and the hotel entrance and near the barrier at the entrance to the P1 parking lot. Please note that the club is not responsible for discarded bikes.
Baggage storage
We would like to remind you that you will not be allowed into the stadium with bulky baggage. Backpacks, suitcases, travel bags, laptops, and other items that, according to the Fortuna Arena Visitorīs Regulations, cannot be brought into the stadium can be stored in the baggage storage, which is located at the Honorary Ticket Dispenser near ticket offices No. 4. It will be open from 7:30 PM, and you can pick up your baggage an hour after the match ends. The fee for storage is 50 crowns for smaller items (backpack, laptop) and 100 crowns for larger items.
Additional information
In case of emergency, please follow the instructions of the stadium staff and security personnel.
First aid stations are available in the corridor between entrances No. 1 and 2 and in the corridor near entrance No. 4.
If you have any questions or need assistance during the match, please contact the nearest steward.
Please respect the Fortuna Arena Visitorīs Regulations and follow the instructions of the stadium staff.
We wish you an enjoyable and memorable experience at the match. Thank you for your support!
