Crystal Palace will kick off their Europa Conference League league phase campaign with an away match against Dynamo Kyiv, but for obvious reasons, the match won't be played in the Ukrainian capital.
Instead, the Eagles' clash with Dynamo Kyiv will take place in Lublin, Poland, at the aptly named Motor Lublin Arena.
Although there are still some frustrations within the club around their involvement in the competition, when they qualified for the Europa League, it's time to put all that behind them now and focus on winning it.
If you are one of the many Crystal Palace fans planning on heading over to Poland for the match, here is everything you need to know.
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How many Crystal Palace fans are going to Lublin?
Crystal Palace have been allocated 2,500 tickets for the match at the Motor Lublin Arena, a very healthy figure for the club's first-ever match in a European Competition proper. Although the match is just around the corner, the sales process is still ongoing, so it is unclear at this stage just how many of these tickets will be sold.
The expectation is that all 2,500 will sell, particularly as the ticket price works out at around £10.
Where will Crystal Palace fans sit at the Motor Lublin Arena?
The away section at the Motor Lublin Arena stretches across the majority of one end of the stadium, specifically in blocks C1, C2 and D1. The stadium is nice and compact, with a capacity of 15,247, and is just a single tier all the way around. As a result, Palace fans will get a great view of the action, particularly when the ball is down at that end of the pitch.
Crystal Palace have been given 2,500 tickets for the Dynamo Kyiv game in Lublin. Passport numbers will be printed on the tickets with random spot checks at the Lublin Arena. #CPFC
— Bobby Manzi (@BobbyManzi) September 17, 2025
Full fans' matchday guide for Dynamo Kyiv vs Crystal Palace
Where to eat & drink for Crystal Palace fans in Lublin
Lublin is far from the biggest city in Poland, but what it lacks in size it makes up for in beauty, with the old town a particular highlight for a lot of tourists. For the majority of Palace fans, the priority will be finding the best pubs and restaurants, where they will spend most of the day before kick-off.
One good thing about playing Dynamo Kyiv in Lublin is that the city won't be packed with home supporters, so the general atmosphere should be friendly.
Some of the best places to drink in Lublin for football fans include:
- Pub U Szewca – Grodzka 18, 20-112 Lublin, Poland
- Dirty Joe – Krakowskie Przedmieście 30, 20-094 Lublin, Poland
- Balagan – Grodzka 5A, 20-112 Lublin, Poland
How to get to Motor Lublin Arena: Guide for Crystal fans in Lublin
The Motor Lublin Arena is located just outside the city centre to the south, but as the city is so small, this equates to just a 20-minute walk from the most central point of the city. Even better, the stadium is only a five-minute walk away from Lublin's main railway station, making it ideal for anyone travelling in from major cities such as Warsaw and Krakow.