AC Sparta Praha: Experience the passion of the most successful club in the Czech Republic. Secure your tickets and support 'Iron Sparta' on their path to glory.
AC Sparta Praha, full name Athletic Club Sparta Praha Fotbal a.s., stands as the most successful and storied football club in the Czech Republic. Founded on November 16, 1893, by a group of young enthusiasts, the club quickly adopted the name 'Sparta', inspired by the fighting spirit of the ancient Greek city. Their distinctive dark red or maroon colours were adopted in 1906, inspired by those of London's Arsenal.
With an enviable record that includes 38 league titles and 16 national cups, Sparta has dominated the Czech football scene for decades. Furthermore, it boasts international successes such as three Central European Cups (Mitropa Cup). The club plays its home matches at the epet ARENA, a stadium with a capacity for 18,349 spectators located in the Letná district of Prague. This venue has witnessed countless historic moments and is a meeting point for its loyal fanbase, known as 'Letenští'.
'Železná Sparta' (Iron Sparta) is not only recognized for its triumphs but also for having been the cradle of great Czech football talents, significantly contributing to the national team over the years. Its rivalry with Slavia Praha, known as the Prague Derby, is one of the most intense and followed clashes in European football. Securing guaranteed seats for their matches ensures a vibrant football experience steeped in tradition.
AC Sparta Praha played their final match of the 2024/2025 league season on May 24, 2025, drawing 1-1 against SK Sigma Olomouc at the epet ARENA. Qazim Laci scored for the home side. The team finished in fourth position, securing their participation in European competitions.
Thanks to their meritorious fourth-place finish in the league, AC Sparta Praha will compete in the second qualifying round of the continental club competition during the summer of 2025. The club awaits to know its opponent in the upcoming draw.
With the 2024/2025 season concluded, AC Sparta Praha's sporting management, led by its sporting director, has begun the exhaustive process of evaluating and planning the squad for the next campaign, analyzing potential signings, departures, and contract renewals with the aim of building a competitive team.
Through its official channels and in the words of its president, AC Sparta Praha has expressed its sincere and profound gratitude to all the fans who have tirelessly supported the team during the 2024/2025 season, recognizing their role as the 'twelfth player'.
AC Sparta Praha has confirmed the first high-level friendly matches it will play during the summer 2025 pre-season. The schedule includes an international training camp abroad to optimize the team's preparation for the challenges of the 2025/2026 season.
The development work in AC Sparta Praha's youth categories continues to be a strategic pillar and a source of pride. Several young footballers have stood out notably in the 2024/2025 season and some are expected to have the opportunity to do the pre-season with the first team next year.
AC Sparta Praha has announced an investment plan to carry out significant improvements to both the epet ARENA and the Strahov training center during the 2025 summer break. These improvements aim to modernize the infrastructure and optimize the experience for fans and athletes.
In addition to its sporting activities, AC Sparta Praha has presented new corporate social responsibility initiatives that will be developed throughout 2025, focused on supporting the local community and promoting values through sport.
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