epet ARENA

Sparta Prague’s Epet Arena is a ground with a storied history that is known for conjuring a hostile and intimidating atmosphere on account of the club’s ultras, who are known to have links to fascist movements.

Away supporters enter the venue via Entrance F on U Sparty street, and are typically allocated in the region of 1,000 tickets.

Home and away supporters are segregated at Epet Arena, and visitors will have their bags checked upon entry.

Prague derby overshadowed by controversy at Epet Arena

Sparta locked horns with rivals Slavia on August 30 for the 318th Prague derby, and the occasion was marked by even more hostility.

The derby had to be abandoned in May due to a pitch invasion on Slavia turf, and clashes began well before the match this time around as supporters were arrested while planning an ambush of rival groups.

At the ground, Slavia fans chanted “Death to Sparta” and the home supporters responded with antisemitic chants, as well as a series of extremely offensive banners, including one that read ‘RIP General’ alongside a Serbian flag.

That appeared to be a reference to Ratko Mladic, the former Bosnian-Serb army commander that was convicted of war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, who died in The Hague just days earlier.

Sparta Prague fans banned from Epet Arena for Nazi salutes

Sparta Prague’s ultras, especially the main group Letensti, have been associated with far-right and fascist movements, and are known for discriminatory chants towards their opponents.

Most notably, antisemitic chants are frequently levied at derby rivals Slavia Prague, and though action has been taken by both Sparta and the Prague police to curb discrimination, a number supporters were banned for life after being pictured wearing white hoods and giving Nazi salutes in May 2025.

Kdo neskace, neni spartan (He who doesn’t jump isn’t a Sparta fan)

Kdo neskace, neni spartan is a Sparta Prague classic that often goes viral due to fans jumping up and down while belting out the chant in big games.

Those visiting Prague will find plenty of places to grab a pre-match drink in the city centre, where travelling supporters often gather before heading to the ground.

However, there are also a good selection of bars and pubs near the stadium that are welcoming to away fans:

• Sally O’Brien’s Irish Pub – Kamenicka 17, 170 00 Praha 7-Holesovice
• Pivnice U Pivoje – Milady Horakové 684, 170 00 Praha 7-Letna
• Cobra – Milady Horakove 688/8, 170 00 Praha 7-Holesovice
• Pivnice Ferdinand – Dukelskych Hrdinu 903/42, 170 00 Praha 7-Holesovice

Fans making the trip over to Prague should take the time to enjoy a bite to eat, especially given the number of excellent places to eat near Epet Arena serving both local an international cuisines:

• U Velblouda – Haskova 123/3, 170 00 Praha 7-Holesovice
• Masala Letna Indian Restaurant – Keramicka 287/3, 170 00 Praha 7-Bubenec
• Hanau pavilion – Letenske sady 173, 170 00 Praha 7-Letna
• Cafe Letka – Letohradska 44, 170 00 Praha 7-Letna
• Creperie U Slepe kocicky – Milady Horakove 600, 170 00 Praha 7-Holesovice

Fans travelling around Prague using public transport should consider picking up a 24-hour ticket that is valid across the city’s metro, tram and bus services.

A 24-hour paper ticket costs roughly £5.16, while a digital version is available for a discounted £4.82 via the PID Litacka app.

By Tram

Arguably the easiest way to get to Epet Arena, the tram service stops directly opposite the stadium at the ‘Sparta’ stop. The stadium stop is served by tram lines 1, 8, 12, 25 or 26.

Tickets vary in cost based on how long you want unlimited transfers for. Reaching the ground should be one trip covered by a 30-minute window, meaning the fare will be about £1.34 at the ticket machine.

By Metro

Those travelling by metro should take either Line A to the Hradcanska station (10-minute walk to the ground), or Line C to Vltavska, before taking the tram to the Sparta stop.

Keep in mind that the Vltavska stop is wheelchair accessible, while Hradcanska is not.

By Car

Visitors looking to drive to Epet Arena will find parking available for both cars and buses at Letenska plan, which is a short walk from the stadium.

On Foot

Another option for fans is to walk to the ground, given that it is located around two kilometres from the city centre, as well as a number of famous landmarks such as Wenceslas Square, Old Town Square and Prague Castle.

Heading in from near Old Town Square offers a scenic route: Cross the Cechuv Most (Cech Bridge) over the Vltava and climb the stairs up into Letna Park, making sure to take in the great view before going north through the park to the stadium on the other side.

Sparta Prague were the second club in the world to receive the Access Champions certificate from AccessibAll, and are proud of their ability to accommodate fans.

Some facilities at Epet Arena include:

• 15 wheelchair spaces for home fans – Sector V
• Eight wheelchair spaces for away fans – Sector W
• Seat-side refreshment delivery service for both wheelchair sectors.
• Audio descriptive commentary is available in Sector A9. Headphones for the commentary will be delivered to seats around 10 minutes before kick off, and collected after the match.
• Accessible stadium tour featuring unique items for blind and visually impaired visitors, including tactile versions of the club logo or players’ names in braille.

Ticket prices for Sparta Prague matches vary depending on the category of match as well as the area you sit in the stadium.

Prices are as follows:

Seating category 1 (blue)

• Match category A: 1,200 CZK (£41.28)
• Match category B: 900 CZK (£30.96)
• Match category C: 700 CZK (£24.08)
• Match category D: 550 CZK (£18.92)

Seating category 2 (light blue)

• Match category A: 1,075 CZK (£36.98)
• Match category B: 800 CZK (£27.52)
• Match category C: 625 CZK (£21.50)
• Match category D: 500 CZK (£17.20)

Seating category 3 (gold)

• Match category A: 950 CZK (£32.68)
• Match category B: 700 CZK (£24.08)
• Match category C: 550 CZK (£18.92)
• Match category D: 450 CZK (£15.48)

Seating category 4 (red)

• Match category A: 825 CZK (£28.38)
• Match category B: 600 CZK (£20.64)
• Match category C: 475 CZK (£16.34)
• Match category D: 400 CZK (£13.76)

Seating category 5 (dark red)

• Match category A: 700 CZK (£24.08)
• Match category B: 500 CZK (£17.20)
• Match category C: 400 CZK (£13.76)
• Match category D: 350 CZK (£12.04)

Stadion Letna (Epet Arena) has not been a notable concert venue over the years, though the open field next to the ground – Letna Plain – has hosted several huge musicians over the years, as well as protests featuring hundreds of thousands of demonstrators.

Sparta Prague have called Stadion Letna home since 1917, though it would be four years before the first wooden stadium construct opened at the ground in 1921.

A concrete grandstand was built at the site in 1937 following a devastating fire at the venue in 1934, and as the club grew in stature over the decades, each stand was replaced by reinforced concrete by 1969.

With a full stadium of concrete stands in place, the Letna boasted a capacity of 35,880 spectators, though that number was significantly reduced to 20,854 when the venue underwent a nine-month modernisation to bring it in line with international standards in 1994.

In early 2001, it was the playing surface’s turn for some attention, and under-soil heating was installed along with a new watering system. As a result, Sparta saw out the 2000-01 campaign at Stadion Evzena Rosickeho.

More major works took place at the ground in 2009, when the barriers between different areas of the stadium were removed, video screens were placed, and radiators were installed for heating the eastern stand. Stadion Letna’s capacity has hovered around 18,500 ever since.

Stadion Letna name/sponsorship history:

• Stadion Letna (1917-2003)
• AXA Arena (2003-2007)
• Toyota Arena (2007-2009)
• Generali Arena (2009-2020)
• Generali Ceska pojistovna Arena (2020-2022)
• epet ARENA (2022-present)

Record Attendance

September 4, 1965: 50,105 vs Slavia Prague

Average Attendances

• 2025-2026: 16,954 (Chance Liga)
• 2024-2025: 16,082 (Chance Liga)
• 2023-2024: 17,007 (Fortuna Liga)
• 2022-2023: 13,693 (Fortuna Liga)
• 2021-2022: 7,286 (Fortuna Liga)
• 2020-2021: 3,285 (Covid) (Fortuna Liga)
• 2019-2020: 9,820 (Fortuna Liga)

Sparta Prague’s main rivals are Slavia Prague, against whom they contest the fierce Prague derby, a fixture compared to Scotland’s Old Firm given that the two are the dominant forces in Czech football.

Also known as the ‘Derby of the Prague S’, the rivalry goes beyond football and has a socio-political element to its history, given the fascist elements within the Sparta fanbase, who often subject Slavia to anti-semitic abuse despite the club not being associated with Judaism or prominent Jewish figures in any notable way.

Adding to the divide between the teams, Sparta Prague are said to have been founded by working class groups, while Slavia emerged from a literary and cycling club created by medical students.

Interestingly, Sparta are also often depicted as the ‘local’ club of the duo, yet a 2026 survey found that just 40% of their match-going fans were residents of the Prague area, compared to 45.5% of Slavia supporters.