About the Stadion Widzewa Stadion Widzewa is a real mishmash of different styles which is typical within the lower leagues in eastern Europe. Most of the stadium is open air, although the main stand now is partially covered. Opposite the main stand is an open terrace with red and white seats bolted on.
Who plays there? Widzew Lódz are one of the more consistent teams in the Ekstraklasa. They were originally formed in 1910, although it wasnt until the 1980's when investment was found, and success began to occur on the pitch. In 1981 they won their first Polish league title, following up with another one a year later. They also went on a remarkable run in the European Cup in 1982/83 when they beat Rapid Vienna 6-5 before being drawn against Liverpool in the quarter finals. In one of the proudest nights in the club's history Wisla scored two goals at Anfield to win 4-3 and set up a semi-final clash with Juventus. Unfortunately a 2-2 draw in Poland was not enough to take them through after a 2-0 defeat in Turin.
A decade later they won back to back titles again, and enjoyed another successful run in Europe, this time debuting in the Champions League Group Stages. They started badly with three consecutive defeats, but restored some pride with a 2-0 win over Steaua Bucharest to finish the group in third place.
How to get there The stadium is located south of the main train station Fabryczna. The easiest way to reach the ground is via trams 8,9 or 10 which runs along the A1 main road. Buses 82 and 54 alson run alongside the stadium.
To see who plays where in Lodz, go to Footiemap.com's page on Poland's 2nd city.
Getting a ticket Tickets are available from the club on a matchday only – with attendances rarely pushing the 5,000 mark you will have no problems getting a ticket on the day. A ticket in the covered Trybuna Glowna costs between 25Zloty and 50Zloty (guess which one is undercover!). For a place with the real hardcore fans expect to pay 20Zloty behind the goals.
Getting around Public transport in the city is made up of trams and buses, although most of the city is compact enough to be managed on foot. Tickets cost 1.70Zloty and are valid for 30 minutes. Do not forget to validate you ticket on the machines on the buses and trams. A day pass costs 9.60Zloty. Another alternative is to use the Rickshaws - especially those that run up and down ul Piotrkowska for 4Zloty. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, although make sure you used a licenced operator.
LKS LODZ - STADION LDZ - 28,000 CAPACITY
About the Stadion LKS Stadion Stadion LKS is a multi-use stadium in Lódz, Poland. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium has a capacity of 28,000 people. It was originally built in 1908.
Who plays there? LKS Lódz are one of the oldest football clubs in Poland, having been formed in the early part of the 20th century. Their full name Lódzki Klub Sportowy reflects their original multi sporting origins. They have been Polish champions on two occasions - back in 1958 and more recently in 1998. Whilst they pre-date their local rivals Widzew, and actually play in the bigger stadium, they have struggled to stay in the top flight for seasons on end.
The saviour of the club in the 1990’s was the media magnet Antoni Park saved the club from involvency. In the space of four years he took the club from relegation candidates to champions in 1998. In their subsequent qualifying campaign, the club came up against a Manchester United team who would ultimately go on to win the treble and can take great pride from the 0-0 draw they achieved in Lodz.
How to get there The stadium is located west of the main train station Kaliska. The easiest way to reach the stadium is to walk from the old town, which will take around 10 minutes. If you want to use public transport then trams 8, 10 and 44 pass to the south of the stadium, as too do buses 80 and 99.
To see who plays where in Lodz, go to Footiemap.com's page on Poland's 2nd city.
Getting a ticket With attendances of less than a quarter of the stadium capacity you will not have any problems getting a ticket for a game on the day of the match. 20Zloty will get you a seat in the open stands alongside the pitch.
Getting around Public transport in the city is made up of trams and buses, although most of the city is compact enough to be managed on foot. Tickets cost 1.70Zloty and are valid for 30 minutes. Do not forget to validate you ticket on the machines on the buses and trams. A day pass costs 9.60Zloty. Another alternative is to use the Rickshaws - especially those that run up and down ul Piotrkowska for 4Zloty. Taxis are cheap and plentiful, although make sure you used a licenced operator.
Lublinek airport is located around 3 miles from the city centre and is currently going through a major redevelopment as Ryanair continue to expand their operation here. Currently they fly here from London Stansted, East Midlands and Dublin. Bus numbers 55 and 65 run regular between the airport and the old town with a single ticket costing 2.40Zlity. A taxi to the centre will cost 30Zloty and should not take more than 10 minutes.
Another option is to fly into Warsaw's Okecie airport which is 60 miles away and linked by a regular bus service. The train journey between the two cities is not recommended as despite the relative short distance, it takes nearly 3 hours.
About the Stadion Widzewa 
About the Stadion LKS Stadion