Sinobo Stadium away guide

Slavia Prague play at the Fortuna Arena in Vršovice, about 4 km south-east of the historic centre. Prague has direct UK flights, so there is no hub-and-train detour: fly into Václav Havel Airport, then the fastest route is into the centre and a 10-minute local train to Praha-Eden station beside the ground. Away fans sit in the south-east corner, lower tier, through Gate 3. (Wikipedia, Football Ground Guide)

Fast facts

Getting there from the UK

Prague is not a hub-and-overland trip: direct flights land from across the UK, so the real choice is a cheap flight plus public transport against a quicker full-service flight and a taxi, and which airport you leave from. Manchester has direct flights on easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2 (about 2h 5m), and London on British Airways from Heathrow, Ryanair from Stansted and Wizz Air from Gatwick and Luton (about 2h). From the airport, public transport (trolleybus 59, metro, then the local train to Praha-Eden) is 46-50 CZK and about 50-70 minutes, while a taxi or Uber to the ground is quicker at roughly 30-40 minutes but costs around 700-900 CZK each way. Here are the options and roughly what each costs and takes.

Costs and times are estimates and swing with how far ahead you book and which London airport you use. (FlightConnections, Skyscanner Manchester, Skyscanner London, FlightsFrom)

The ground at a glance

The stadium is now officially the Fortuna Arena, but it has carried several names, so tickets, signage and older guides can be confusing. It opened on 7 May 2008 and has been known as Stadion Eden, Synot Tip Arena, Eden Arena and Sinobo Stadium (2018-2022). Any of those may still turn up. (Wikipedia)

Capacity is 19,370, the biggest football stadium in the country. Some visitor guides quote a higher gross figure of around 20,800, but the club and UEFA seated capacity is 19,370. It is a modern, all-covered bowl with four covered stands, and the compact design holds noise well on big European nights. (Wikipedia, Football Ground Guide)

The ground sits in Vršovice, roughly 4 km south-east of the historic centre and the main railway station. (Stadium Guide)

Getting there from the airport

From Václav Havel Airport, west of the city, take trolleybus 59 (which replaced the old 119 bus) to Nádraží Veleslavín on metro Line A. The bus leg takes about 15 to 20 minutes, then continue by metro towards the centre or the ground. (Prague Airport)

A single 90-minute ticket covers the whole trip including the metro transfer, so you can ride trolleybus 59 and then Line A on the same ticket. There is also the AirportExpress bus to Prague's main railway station (Praha hlavní nádraží), where you can pick up a local train towards Praha-Eden. (Hello Prague, My Sports Tourist)

Getting there from the centre or main station

The quickest option is the train. Local services from Praha hlavní nádraží and central Prague to Praha-Eden station take only around 10 minutes, and Praha-Eden is next to the ground. (Football Ground Guide)

By tram, lines 6, 7, 19 and 22 run along Vršovická street to the Slavia stop right by the ground, about 23-25 minutes from the centre. Buses 135, 136, 150 and 213 stop on U Slavie street, immediately west of the stadium. The closest metro, Želivského on Line A, is about 2 km / a 20-minute walk north, so most fans take the tram or train straight to the ground instead. Walking from the centre takes roughly an hour, so public transport is the sensible choice. (Football Ground Guide, My Sports Tourist)

Prague fares changed on 1 January 2026. A single 90-minute ticket is 50 CZK on paper or 46 CZK in the Lítačka app, and a 30-minute ticket is 39 CZK. Buy and validate before you board, as on-the-spot fines are steep. The match ticket does not include free transport. (PID, Expats.cz)

Away section and turnstiles

Visiting fans are housed in the south-east corner of the ground, lower tier, in sections 119-121, with a comparatively small allocation that can reach around 1,024 seats for a big European tie. (Athletic Club, Football Ground Guide)

The Gate 3 ticket office is alongside the away end and is where matchday away tickets are collected. Gates open two hours before kick-off. Arrive early, because all fans go through security checks including bag searches on entry, and there are no luggage lockers at the stadium, so travel light. (Football Ground Guide, Slavia Prague)

Prohibited items include glass, bottles, sprays, umbrellas, alcohol, larger bags and luggage, pets, fireworks and anything usable as a weapon. Fans visibly under the influence will be refused entry, and any choreo or tifo materials must be cleared with the club in advance. Beer and food are sold inside; a spicy sausage runs about 80 CZK. If you have a spare day, non-matchday stadium tours run at weekends when Slavia are not at home, priced around 200 CZK for adults. (Slavia Prague, Football Ground Guide)

Where to drink

Prague is a beer city, and it is cheap by UK standards. A half-litre of Pilsner is under 50 CZK (about £1.70) in a local pub, more like 60-90 CZK in the tourist-facing bars around Old Town. (Football Ground Guide)

• The Dubliner, Old Town Square: the default gathering point for British away fans, screens on, easy to find, city-centre prices. (Football Ground Guide)
• McCarthy's Irish Pub: another reliable English-speaking away-fan spot in the centre with the football on. (Football Ground Guide)
• Zlatá Hvězda Sports Bar: big-screen sports bar in the Old Town, good for pre-match crowds. (Football Ground Guide)
• Rocky O'Reilly's: long-running Irish bar near Wenceslas Square, lively and used to travelling support. (Football Ground Guide)
• Local pubs along Vršovická street, by the ground: a more relaxed pre-game pint near the turnstiles, but they fill fast and the pubs right by Eden can get very crowded, so get there early. (Hostelelf)

Prague is not a place with a serious ultra problem for visiting fans, but keep colours sensible around the ground and avoid the pubs immediately at Eden if you want a quieter build-up. Steer clear of unofficial currency-exchange booths and dodgy back-street "gentlemen's clubs" near Wenceslas Square, which are the usual tourist rip-offs rather than football trouble. (Hostelelf)

Where to eat

• U Bulinu, Vršovice: traditional Czech cooking near the ground, generous portions, sit-down but not expensive. (Tripadvisor)
• Plevel, Vršovice: hip neighbourhood spot with a rotating menu that often features Czech classics such as svíčková na smetaně. (Tripadvisor)
• Restaurace U Mlynáře: no-frills local restaurant close to the stadium for a quick pre-match plate. (Football Ground Guide)
• Jáma, city centre: pub restaurant serving Czech beer and hearty food in a traditional setting, popular with visitors. (Football Ground Guide)
• Street stalls at Náměstí Republiky and around the Old Town: grab a klobása (grilled sausage) or a fried cheese roll for a few crowns on the move.

The dishes to try are guláš (beef goulash) with bread dumplings, svíčková na smetaně (braised beef in a creamy root-vegetable sauce with cranberry and dumplings), smažený sýr (fried cheese) and a trdelník from a street stall if you have a sweet tooth. Wash it down with a Pilsner Urquell or a Kozel. (Prague City Adventures)

What to do

• Charles Bridge: the 1357 stone bridge lined with 30 saint statues, linking the Old Town to the Lesser Quarter; go early to beat the crowds. (Lonely Planet)
• Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock: the UNESCO-listed medieval heart of the city, with the hourly clock show and the Týn Church. (U.S. News)
• Prague Castle and St Vitus Cathedral: the largest castle complex in Europe, dominating the skyline above the river. (U.S. News)
• Wenceslas Square: the broad boulevard at the centre of modern Prague, good for bars, shops and people-watching. (Introducing Prague)
• A traditional beer hall: U Fleku or Lokál for Czech Pilsner poured properly; the beer is a genuine reason to visit. (Lonely Planet)
• The John Lennon Wall and Kampa Island: a short walk from Charles Bridge on the Lesser Quarter side, easy to fold into a castle day. (Travel Lemming)
• A Fortuna Arena stadium tour: if you are in town on a non-matchday, the club runs weekend tours for around 200 CZK. (Football Ground Guide)

Common questions

How do I get from the airport to the stadium?

Take trolleybus 59 from Václav Havel Airport to Nádraží Veleslavín on metro Line A, about 15 to 20 minutes, then ride into the centre and switch to a local train to Praha-Eden beside the ground. Reckon on 50 to 70 minutes all in. A single 90-minute ticket covers the whole journey. (Prague Airport, Hello Prague)

Which airport do I fly into, and is there a direct flight?

You fly into Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG). No hub or connection is needed: Prague has frequent direct flights from Manchester with easyJet, Ryanair and Jet2, and from London with easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways and Wizz Air. The flight is roughly two hours. (FlightConnections, Skyscanner)

Where do away fans sit?

In the south-east corner of the stadium, lower tier, sections 119-121, entered through Gate 3. The Gate 3 ticket office alongside the away end is where matchday away tickets are collected. (Athletic Club, Football Ground Guide)

How big is the away allocation?

It is comparatively small. For a major European tie the away sector can hold up to around 1,024 seats, but domestic and smaller draws see a lower allocation, so buy through your own club rather than turning up hoping for a ticket. (Athletic Club)

What time should I arrive?

Gates open two hours before kick-off. Get there early, because every fan goes through security and bag searches, and there are no lockers, so travel light. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes before kick-off gives you room for the checks and the walk from Praha-Eden. (Slavia Prague, Football Ground Guide)

Can I drink inside the ground?

Yes, beer and food are sold inside the stadium, though you cannot bring your own alcohol in and anyone visibly drunk is refused entry. A spicy sausage costs about 80 CZK, and stadium beer is a little dearer than a neighbourhood pub but still cheap by UK standards. (Slavia Prague, Football Ground Guide)

How much is a beer?

A half-litre of Czech Pilsner is under 50 CZK (about £1.70) in a local pub, rising to roughly 60 to 90 CZK in tourist-facing Old Town bars. Prague is one of the cheapest beer cities in Europe, so budget accordingly and expect to drink well. (Football Ground Guide)

Is Prague safe for away fans?

Yes, Prague is a comfortable, low-hassle away trip. There is no serious ultra threat to visiting fans; the usual risks are tourist rip-offs, so avoid unofficial currency-exchange booths, dodgy taxis and the back-street clubs near Wenceslas Square. Keep colours sensible around the ground and you will be fine. (Hostelelf)

Where are the away-friendly areas for a drink?

Old Town Square and Wenceslas Square are the traveller hubs, with The Dubliner, McCarthy's, Zlatá Hvězda and Rocky O'Reilly's all used to away support. For a quieter build-up, the local pubs along Vršovická street near the ground work, but they fill fast, so arrive early. (Football Ground Guide, Hostelelf)

Does the match ticket include free public transport?

No. Unlike some European clubs, Slavia does not bundle transport with the match ticket. Buy a PID ticket separately: 50 CZK for 90 minutes on paper, or 46 CZK in the Lítačka app. Validate it before boarding, because on-the-spot fines are heavy. (PID, Expats.cz)

How far is the stadium from the city centre?

About 4 km south-east, in the Vršovice district. The fastest way there is the 10-minute local train from central Prague to Praha-Eden, right by the ground. Trams 6, 7, 19 and 22 take about 23 to 25 minutes. Walking takes roughly an hour, so use public transport. (Football Ground Guide, Stadium Guide)

Where should I stay?

Base yourself in the Old Town or New Town around Wenceslas Square: you are among the bars and sights, and a 10-minute train hop from the ground at Praha-Eden. Vinohrady, one district in from the stadium, is a quieter, well-priced neighbourhood with good restaurants and an easy tram ride to Eden. (Prague City Tourism)