Heading to Czechia for football?

European club competitions bring thousands of international football fans to Czechia each year. If you're travelling to support your team, don't limit your trip to the stadium and your hotel. Make the most of your stay and discover what else the country has to offer.

Prague: Sport, History and Great Food

Prague is widely regarded as the beating heart of Czech football. It is one of the country’s main football hubs and home to clubs such as Sparta Prague and Slavia Prague.

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Beer in Prague

One of the key stops is Sparta’s stadium in Letná, closely linked with Czech football legends Tomáš Rosický (Borussia Dortmund, Arsenal, and Sparta Prague) and Pavel Nedvěd (Lazio, Juventus, and Sparta Prague). Visitors can take a stadium tour. Letná itself is well worth exploring. Its parks offer some of the most spectacular views of Prague’s historic skyline. Just a short walk away is the National Technical Museum, home to impressive collections of historic cars, trains and aircraft.

No football trip to Prague would be complete without a visit to Slavia Prague’s stadium on the other side of the city. The club helped shape the careers of stars such as Vladimír Šmicer (Slavia Prague, Liverpool, Bordeaux) and Karel Poborský (Slavia Prague, Manchester United, Benfica, Lazio). Visitors can explore the Slavia Museum or join a guided stadium tour.

For a more contemporary side of the city, head to Karlín, Holešovice, Žižkov or Vinohrady. These neighbourhoods are known for their excellent restaurants, cafés and local vibe. In the afternoon and the evening, the riverside area comes alive with food, drinks, and live music.

Of course, no visit to Prague is complete without its iconic landmarks: Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle, among the most visited sights in Central Europe. Finally, Vyšehrad is our pick for a truly special spot, a so-called “hidden gem,” offering quiet views over the river, historic atmosphere, and a peaceful escape from the city crowds, much like Lesser Town (Malá Strana) with its narrow, cobbled side streets and charming hidden alleyways.

Pilsen: The Home of the World’s Most Famous Lager

Less than 90 minutes from Prague lies Pilsen (Plzeň), a city firmly established on the European football map. Viktoria Plzeň has become a regular participant in European competitions and one of the most successful Czech clubs in recent years. The city is also closely associated with Petr Čech (Sparta Prague, Chelsea, and Arsenal), one of the greatest goalkeepers of his generation.

Pilsen’s main attraction is the Pilsner Urquell Brewery. This is where the original Pilsner lager was first brewed. A tour through the historic cellars and production facilities, followed by a tasting of unfiltered beer straight from oak barrels, is an unforgettable experience.

The historic centre of Pilsen is perfect for a relaxed stroll. The city’s landmark is St. Bartholomew’s Cathedral, whose tower is the tallest church tower in Czechia. Another worthwhile stop is the Patton Memorial, commemorating the liberation of the city by the U.S. Army in 1945. If the weather turns bad, the award-winning Techmania Science Center offers an excellent indoor alternative.

The Football Map of Czechia

During your football trips to Czechia, whether following your club or the national team, you can also explore cities such as Hradec Králové, Brno, Olomouc, Teplice, Ostrava, and Liberec. These cities each offer their own football culture and are well worth discovering.