Inter Bratislava - Pasienky Stadium - Capacity: 13,295 All seater
The Stadium – The Pasienky Stadium Vajnorksá 100, Bratislava Very similar in design to the National Stadium, with one single covered stand, an athletics track and curved ends behind the goals, the Pasienky stadium is showing its age. Home attendances rarely hit the 3,000-mark meaning that it lacks real atmosphere.
Who Plays There? The once great team of Inter Bratislava have fallen on hard times. Currently bottom of the Slovakian league with 3 wins from their opening 20 games, their season hit a new low when they lost 7-1 to city centre rivals Artmedia in December 2005. They last one the Slovakian championship in 2001, when they completed the domestic double for the second season in a row. The team have over 15 season of European competition under their belt, including recent campaigns in 2001 when they lost to Lyon in the qualifying rounds.
How to get to the Pasienky Stadium The stadium is a stone’s throw away from the Tehelme Pole Stadium to the north east of the city centre. Buses 38, 103, 113 and 118 run from the city centre to the ground. Alternatively, catch the metro to Nové Mesto station and then complete the journey by foot.
For a more detailed look at who plays where in the city go to Footiemap.com to access the Bratislava Football map.
How to get a ticket for the Pasienky Stadium Tickets for any game at the Pasienky are available on the day of the match, including those for the big inter city derbies between Slovan, Inter and Art Media. For big European nights, expect the ticket prices to double or even treble. Tickets for a normal league game start from just €8 for a place on a terrace. A posh seat will set you back around €20. Tickets can be bought on the day of the game from the booths along the Vajnorska main road.
Around the Pasienky Stadium The stadium sits in parkland and a residential area. Around the stadium there is very little in terms of refreshment areas, although on a match day a number of temporarily bars set up shop and sell their wares. With the proximity to the stadium it is best to stick to the city centre for your pre-match drinking.
Slovan Bratislava- Tehelne Pole Stadium - 30,000 Capacty
About the Tehelne Pole Stadium Junacka 2, Bratislava 83104 The ground is located around 4.5km north east of the city centre in the Nove Mesto area. The stadium is easily reached by public transport from the city centre. The national stadium is home to Slovan Bratislava, as well as the venue for Artmedia’s European games.
During the 2005 Champions League campaign, the pitch bore the brunt of the poor late Autumnal weather, and became almost unplayable in the game versus Porto. With only one covered stand, a space on the open end is not quite as appealing in the cold wet winter than in the barmy spring and summer. Normally, Artmedia would play their home league games at the junior stadium across the main road. This stadium has a capacity of just 4,500.
Who Plays There? If the fortunes of Inter are bad, then the current situation of Slovan Bratislava could hardly be worse. The club were founded in 1919 and had a fine record in Czechoslovakian football, winning the league eight times, the last being in 1992. They then won the Slovakian championship in 1993, 1994 and 1995 before winning it for the last time in 1999. After an exile of two seasons in the 2nd division, the team have returned to the top division for the 2006/07 season
How to get to the Tehelne Pole Stadium If you are coming by tram, then you need to get tram numbers 2, 4 or 6. A number of buses also make the journey from the city centre including 39, 53, 61 and 63. Buy your tickets for any public transport at the yellow dispensers at most transit stops. Remember to stamp the ticket before you board the tram or bus. A day pass will cost you Skr90. A taxi will cost around 150Skr (£3.50).
For a more detailed look at who plays where in the city go to Footiemap.com to access the Bratislava Football map.
Artmedia Bratislava Few people have heard of this season’s Champions League newcomers Artmedia Bratislava. This is probably due to the fact they have changed their name a number of times in their history. They were known as Petrzalka for many years, although the change of name has certainly brought a change of fortunes for the team as they won their first Slovakian league time in May 2006. In the qualifying stages of the Champions League they shocked Europe with a 5-0 win over Celtic and then beat Partizan Belgrade on penalties, a win that took them through to the group stages of the tournament. There, they carried on this golden form with an away win in Porto, and three draws in their home matches against the Portuguese, Inter Milan and Rangers. They were rewarded with a third place finish and a tie in the UEFA cup with Levksi Sofia in February 2006. The team is made up of young Slovakians, with a couple of foreign imports including the Brazilian Fabio Gomes, Bukvic of Yugoslavia and the Czech trio of Urbanek, Hartig and Hellebrand. They have continued their excellent domestic form this season, topping the league at the winter break stage having lost just four games, and demolishing the once great Inter Bratislava 7-1. Unfortunately the team weren’t able to repeat their title winning performance at the end of 2006 but they did enough to secure another European place although this time the UEFA Cup represents a more modest adventure. Their own stadium is located close to the River Danube on the south of the Stary Most bridge. Because it does not have floodlights it is not able to host Euroepan matches, and due to recent concerns about the safety of the stadium, domestic games have been played in Senec.
How to get a ticket for the Tehelne Pole Stadium For all domestic club games tickets are available on the day of the game. Average attendances for Slovakian football is less than 4,000 and so you will have no problem in getting a ticket for a match from either the main ticket office, or direct at the turnstiles. For big European games then information on when the tickets go on sale are posted on the club’s own websites.
Around the Tehelne Pole Stadium The area around the stadium is characterised by dull looking housing blocks, and the main road into the city centre. There are a few bars close to the stadium, but the best bet is to stay in the city centre before heading out to the stadium.
For a more detailed look at who plays where in the city go to Footiemap.com to access the Bratislava Football map.
Getting around Walking around the compact old town in Bratislava is like stepping back in time to the pre-war years. Ancient trams still provide the mainstay of transportation, with local buses skirting around the outside. All stops have maps to help you find your way, although in most instances you will only need to use public transport to get to and from the airport. A day pass for all transport can be bought from the yellow ticket machines and costs SKR 90.
Bratislava’s airport is located 8km north east of the city centre and has recently opened its doors for a number of budget carriers. Traditionally it had been used as an overflow to Vienna, located just over an hour away by public transport. However, the seeds of expansion were sown when the new terminal was completed in 1994. To get to the city centre from Ivanka airport you can catch the number 61 bus to the central station – a single ticket costs around 20Skr (50p) and takes 20 minutes. A taxi should cost around SKR 400 (£10) but agree the fare before departing.
Currently Ryanair serves Bratislavafrom London Stansted, Easyjet from London Luton and Sky Europe from London Stansted and Manchester. There are no direct flights with any national carriers at the moment. However, other routes include BA or Air Berlin to Vienna airport, and then catching one of the frequent buses to Bratislava.
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How to get to the Pasienky Stadium The stadium is a stone’s throw away from the Tehelme Pole Stadium to the north east of the city centre. Buses 38, 103, 113 and 118 run from the city centre to the ground. Alternatively, catch the metro to Nové Mesto station and then complete the journey by foot.
Around the Pasienky Stadium The stadium sits in parkland and a residential area. Around the stadium there is very little in terms of refreshment areas, although on a match day a number of temporarily bars set up shop and sell their wares. With the proximity to the stadium it is best to stick to the city centre for your pre-match drinking. The Tehelne Pole StadiumJunacka 2, Bratislava 83104 The ground is located around 4.5km north east of the city centre in the Nove Mesto area. The stadium is easily reached by public transport from the city centre. The national stadium is home to Inter Bratislava, as well as the venue for Artmedia’s European games. Vajnorksá 100, BratislavaDuring the 2005 Champions League campaign, the pitch bore the brunt of the poor late Autumnal weather, and became almost unplayable in the game versus Porto. With only one covered stand, a space on the open end is not quite as appealing in the cold wet winter than in the barmy spring and summer. Normally, Artmedia would play their home league games at the junior stadium across the main road. This stadium has a capacity of just 4,500.
The Stadium – The Pasienky Stadium
About the Tehelne Pole Stadium