Sparta Prague v Aberdeen
Thursday 18th December
Kick-Off 21:00 (local time)
epet ARENA, Prague
Important information for fans ahead of our match with Sparta Prague in the UEFA Conference League on Thursday 18th December.
Kick off is at 21:00 and the turnstiles open at 19:30.
Supporters should take time to familiarise themselves with the following details including travel information, entering and leaving the stadium, items permitted in the stadium and in-stadium rules and regulations shared with us by Sparta Prague and the local authorities.
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Aberdeen FC will bring a Security Officer, Supporter Liaison Officer and 8 travel stewards (wearing pink bibs) to assist supporters.
UPDATES FROM UEFA SECURITY/MATCHDAY ORGANISATIONAL MEETING
- Strictly no pyrotechnics. Local Police have advised that the use of pyrotechnics is illegal and will lead to arrests if used in the streets and during the march. Using in the stadium can result in heavy fines and/or sanctions from UEFA.
- Like Aberdeen, drinking alcohol in public places is not permitted, be mindful of the law.
- The hold back at the end of the match is expected to be around 30-40 minutes. During this time the refreshment kiosks will remain open.
FAN AREAS
There are many pubs in and around the Old Town Square area where you will also find the Christmas Markets.
The meeting point for the Fan March to the stadium will be in this area.
GETTING TO EPET ARENA
Stadium Address
epet ARENA
M.Horáková 1066/98, 170 000
Praha 7-Bubenec, Czechia
There will be a Fan March from Old Town Square to the stadium. This will leave at 18:30 with Czech police escorting the fans and guaranteeing your safety.
The march will take around 40 minutes. Please note that there are many steps to climb into the park area but the view will be worth it!
Supporters less able to walk the distance and/or unable to climb the approx. 160 steps but wish to be part of the march can go to Staroměstská station and go via the green A line to the Hradčanská station. (please note this station is not wheelchair accessible.) There they can wait for the march at the edge of the park.
Supporters without a match ticket should not join the fan march.
Supporters may use taxi, trams and metro to reach the epet ARENA. Please note that Hradčanská station is not wheelchair accessible.
AT THE STADIUM
Supporters with tickets for the away sector Blocks F1, F2, F20, F21, A20, A21 and wheelchair section will enter by Gate F on U Sparty Street. There will be an accessible entrance for supporters who require to use this.
Supporters with Cat1 tickets in Blocks H1 and H2 will enter by Gate A from M. Horákové
Aberdeen fans will not be allowed in the home sectors. Due to safety concerns stadium access will be strictly denied if identified at the home section entry points. Beware of being scammed on the black market, home sector tickets are shown only in the app Sparta, there are no pdf, hard or screen tickets.
There will be security checks at the gates.
1st checkpoint
- Body search (no forbidden items)
- Flags will be checked here
2nd checkpoint
- Ticket check
- Sobriety test
- No large bags permitted
- Short wait until security allow you to go to the turnstile
Tickets and Turnstiles
- If using the ticket from your mobile phone, please increase the brightness of your display
- Printed tickets are ok to use
- Wait for the green sign on the turnstile display
- Ask stewards if assistance is needed
Once in the stadium Aberdeen fans have access to the upper and lower tiers of the sector. The entrance to the lower sector is situated underneath the stairs to the upper tier. The seats are unallocated, and supporters must not overcrowd areas or stand in the stairways.
Stadium Regulations
- Strictly no pyrotechnics
- No throwing objects on the playing field
- Do not throw liquids or any objects from the seating decks
- Do not block the exits, passageways or stairwells. UEFA can fine and impose sanctions on Aberdeen FC if they are not kept clear.
- No standing on the stairs
- No violence against others
- No racism or xenophobia
- Any inappropriate behaviour, including inappropriate singing and chanting, at the stadium can result in heavy fines and/or sanctions from UEFA. Aberdeen FC will also act against any persons who fail to act appropriately
Food and drink kiosks – alcohol on sale
- Payment by cash (local currency) and card/contactless
- Kiosks selling drinks only
- Kiosks selling drinks and food together
- A small deposit is paid for drink cups
AFC FANS PROJECT TIFO
- The Fans Project have organised a Tifo
- Please raise the flags from 20:54 until kick off to help create a sea of Red & White
- Bin bags will be provided to clear up the flags after the game
- As always, your participation is greatly appreciated
AFTER THE MATCH
The away support will be held back after the match finishes. When the timescale for this is confirmed, it will be relayed to supporters.
Thank you for your support!
