Away fans’ guide to Plzen: Key information for Rangers fans

After beating Panathinaikos in the second round of Champions League qualifying, Rangers now have two legs against Viktoria Plzen to make it into the playoff round.

The first leg of the tie will take place at Ibrox, with the second leg scheduled for Plzen on Tuesday, 12 August.

If you are a Rangers fan heading to the Czech Republic for the match, then our matchday guide has all the information you need to know.

How many Rangers fans are going to Plzen?

At the time of writing, Rangers haven't confirmed their ticket allocation for the away match against Viktoria Plzen. However, based on UEFA regulations and what previous teams have received for away matches at the Doosan Arena, we can make an educated guess.

UEFA rules mean that Rangers are entitled to 5% of the stadium's allocation. As the Doosan Arena has a capacity of 11,700, Rangers will receive an allocation of at least 585 tickets.

However, Rangers are expected to receive slightly more than this due to the capacity of the Doosan Arena's away section, which is 627. This is also the number that fellow Scottish club Hearts received when they played at the stadium last season.

Regardless of the allocation, more than 627 Rangers fans are expected to travel to the Czech Republic for the match. Their fans usually travel in large numbers, with or without tickets, and that is expected to be the case again here.

Where will Rangers fans sit in the Doosan Arena?

Rangers fans are expected to sit in the dedicated away section at the Doosan Arena, which is located in the southeast corner of the stadium in blocks U12 and U13. The away section is next door to the area of the stadium where the Viktoria Plzen Ultras are located, so the atmosphere should be excellent.

Plzeň a great city for Rangers fans to visit. Can’t imagine a big away allocation. pic.twitter.com/S08wxP5Ldr

— Craig Forsyth (@CraigForsyth_) July 30, 2025

Full fans' matchday guide for Viktoria Plzen vs Rangers

Where to eat & drink for Rangers fans in Plzen

Rangers fans will be looking forward to their time in Plzen as much as the match itself, due to the cheap prices for food and drink in the Czech Republic. While Plzen isn't on the same scale as Prague in terms of bars and pubs, there are still plenty of places worth checking out and Gers' fans won't be short of options.

Another huge positive to Plzen is the fact that the Doosan Arena is only a ten-minute walk away from the city centre. Some of the best pubs in Plzen include:

• Parkan – 4, Veleslavinova 59, 301 00 Plzen, Czechia
• Zach's Pub – Palackeho nam. 31/2, 301 16 Plzen 3-Jizni Predmesti, Czechia
• KEGzistence – Rooseveltova 76/4, 301 00 Plzen 3-Vnitrni Mesto, Czechia

How to get to the Doosan Arena: Guide for Rangers fans in Plzen

The majority of fans who are staying in Plzen won't need to use public transport to get to the stadium as the stadium is just a ten-minute walk from the centre. For those who are unable to walk, though, there are a couple of options.

One option is to take bus number 28 to ‘Na Rychtarce' while the other is to use the local tram service on lines one and two to ‘Anglicke nabrezi'.