Stadiums of the Czech Republic. Excursion through the Prague fields. Winter Stadium Bronzova

One of the most significant sports facilities in Prague, the Generali Arena, according to the UEFA classification, belongs to the Elite Stadium category. This stadium hosts home games of FC Sparta, the Czech national football team, concerts and entertainment shows.

The number of seats for spectators in all sectors is 18,270;
80 places are allocated for media representatives;
The capacity of the VIP stand is 674 seats.
Total capacity of the stadium today: 18,944 seats
In the near future, it is planned to increase the number of places to 25,000.

There are five ways to enter and exit the stadium, including an underground passage:

Exit No. 1 from the main and part of the southern stands to M. Horákové Street;
Exit No. 2 from the eastern and part of the southern stands leads to U Sparty Street;
Exit No. 3 is also from the eastern stand on the street. At Sparta (U Sparty)
Exit No. 4 from the northern stand leads to the street. At Sparta (U Sparty)
Exit No. 5 - only for spectators in organized groups, on U Sparta Street.

Cash register

You can purchase tickets for football matches at the Generali Arena Visitor Center. Cash desk opening hours:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9:00-17:30;
Wednesday: 9:00-19:00;
Friday: 9:00-16:00.

From 12:00 to 13:00 the ticket office is closed for lunch. Ticket sales begin a week before the game.

Tickets can also be purchased:

at the "Footballmania" store on Perlová Street in the Old Town (Perlová 1020/8, Prague 1). Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:00, Saturday until 18:00;
at the Nike Prague store in Prikop (Na Příkopě 859/22), daily from 10:00 to 20:00;
at the stadium gates three hours before the start of the match;
via the Internet on the TicketPortal portal.

Payment for tickets is made in cash and by bank cards. The entrance price to the stadium is lower than in many European countries: depending on the location, it ranges from 170 to 2880 CZK (2015).

Parking

The main parking lot for football fans and spectators of various shows is located at Letná Park. At the same time, it can accommodate 120 buses and 1,200 personal cars. A much smaller parking lot for approximately 50 cars is located directly on the territory of the sports complex.

History of the stadium

The first stadium for the Sparta football club was built on this site in 1921. The complex was named Letna and was made entirely of wood. In 1934 it was badly damaged by fire. Three years later, the stadium was rebuilt from reinforced concrete structures, partially preserved at the base of the main stand. In 1969, large-scale work was carried out to increase the capacity of the stadium. After reconstruction, it could accommodate 35,880 fans.

The stadium took on its modern appearance in 1994 as a result of a complete restructuring of the complex, during which the number of seats was reduced. From now on, the sports complex includes a main football stadium with modern infrastructure and a training field.

Over the past decades, FC Sparta has changed its general sponsor several times, which is reflected in the name of the stadium. In 2003, the former name Letná was replaced by Toyota Arena, and in 2007 it became Aksa Arena. The sports complex received its current name in 2009.

1921 - Letná Stadium
2003 - Toyota Arena (Toyota Arena)
2007 - AXA Arena (AXA Arena)
2009 - Generali Arena (Generali Arena)

In 2001, work was carried out to modernize the football field. Artificial lawn heating systems from Rehau and an irrigation system made using Bird Rain technology were installed.

In 2005, a complete renovation of the Toyota Arena lighting was carried out, including lighting masts for the football field, lighting for the spectator stands and internal galleries. In 2010-2011 An infrared heating system for seats in the stands by the German company Schwank was installed. At the same time, two large electronic screens were installed for the convenience of spectators.

Almost forgotten are the days when Czech fans were forced to stand to watch hockey or football, or when water dripped onto their plastic seats from a hole in the tin ceiling. Over the past ten years, most clubs in the Czech hockey Extraliga and some clubs in the football Synot League have acquired modern and comfortable arenas, where it is possible to spend several hours of free time in comfortable conditions and enjoy the game of your favorite team. Internet portal website - “Czech Republic Online”talks about the best sports facilities in the Czech Republic. When compiling the rating, the author proceeded from the following criteria: date of construction, comfort, versatility, comparison with similar buildings in the Czech Republic and abroad.

O2 arena (hockey club Slavia, Prague)

capacity: 17,360 spectators
average attendance (season 2013/2014): 4,861 people
year of opening: 2004

Prague's O2 arena is the most modern hockey stadium in the Czech Republic and one of the best arenas in Europe. It is a venue for sporting, cultural and entertainment events, as well as exhibitions, fairs and other world-class events. A special feature of the stadium is its versatility, thanks to which it can change its configuration within a few hours. For example, the capacity of the O2 arena during concerts is 18,000 seats, during hockey matches - 17,360 seats, and athletics competitions - 11,000 seats. In addition, the building houses 2 coffee shops, 3 restaurants, 6 bars and 20 small fast food establishments.

Vršovice Ice Palace is the home stadium of the legendary Slavia Prague, which played its first match within its walls on April 4, 2004. The arena has also hosted matches of the National and Continental Hockey Leagues, and in 2015, eleven years later, the O2 arena will again host matches of the World Hockey Championship.

Home Credit arena (hockey club "White Tigers", Liberec)

capacity: 7,500
average attendance: 4,681
year of opening: 2005

The multifunctional hockey arena with a capacity of 7,500 seats was opened on September 8, 2005 and is considered one of the most comfortable in the country. In the ten years since the start of work, a number of major events from the world of sports and culture have taken place here. In addition to the national hockey team, which performed at HomeCredit arena during the Czech stage of the Eurotour, the Czech national tennis team in the Davis Cup, volleyball, judo, gymnastics, and athletics held their matches at this stadium. Freestyle motocross competitions are also a frequent visitor to the Liberec stadium.

KV Arena (hockey club "Energia", Karlovy Vary)

capacity: 6,000
average attendance: 3,395
year of opening: 2009

The resort town received a new arena after the local hockey team's historic first championship. The exhibition, cultural and sports complex, and also the congress center, opened its doors on June 18, 2009. The new stadium brought good luck to the Czech women's basketball team, which won silver at the World Championships held in Karlovy Vary in 2010. At the same time, hockey “Energia” cannot boast of good results after moving to the KV Arena. As a result, the Karlovy Vary stadium is the worst in the Extraliga in terms of attendance. But in terms of infrastructure and the comfort offered, only the brand new arenas of Prague, Liberec and Třinec can compare with the KV Arena in the Czech Republic.

Werk arena (hockey club "Tršinec")

capacity: 5118
average attendance: 3,704
year of opening: 2014

The Třinec Universal Sports Arena has recently joined the list of modern Czech stadiums. It was put into operation in August 2014 and replaced the old arena, which had served for more than fifty years. Werk arena, which cost investors 700 million crowns, was recognized at the end of last year as the best arena in the country in terms of technical equipment and comfort. The owners of the facility have already expressed their desire to host matches of the Czech tennis teams in the Davis Cup or Fed Cup in the near future.

Eden Arena (Slavia Football Club, Prague)

capacity: 21,000
average attendance: 6,891
year of opening: 2008

A new sports house was the dream of many generations of Slavia Prague fans, and in 2008 the red and whites finally had a state-of-the-art stadium at their disposal. Construction of the facility took less than two years and cost investors almost a billion crowns. The Vršovice Stadium is by far the most modern and spacious in the Czech Republic. In addition to 21 thousand seats, the Eden Aréna has 40 skyboxes with a capacity of 400 people, a club shop, a restaurant overlooking the field, several cafes and more than twenty fast food outlets. Among the largest events that the arena hosted are the match for the European Super Cup between Bayern and Chelsea, the final games of the Czech championships in American football, rugby, lacrosse, as well as concerts of the groups Depeche Mode, R.E.M., Metallica, Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Doosan Arena (Victoria Football Club, Pilsen)

capacity: 12,500
average attendance: 10,073
year of opening: 1955 (renovated in 2011)

The stadium, which opened in 1955, underwent an expensive major renovation in 2011, during which its capacity was reduced to 12,500 seats. Thanks to a change in concept (the athletics tracks were removed), the stadium actually turned into one continuous fan sector, which creates an indescribable atmosphere during Victoria matches. It should be noted that since the opening of the modernized arena, the Pilsen club managed to hold matches here against the giants of European football in the Champions League and Europa League, including Bayern Munich, English Manchester City, Italian Napoli, as well as Moscow CSKA and Shakhtar Donetsk.

A football field is a playing surface for the most popular game in the world - football. The field is covered with natural or artificial grass. Prague is a very popular tourist city, attracting thousands of tourists every year. In spring and summer, you can hardly walk around the Old Town area calmly due to the crowd of hundreds of tourists walking around the historical center of the city. This is why football fields are so popular in Prague (especially among those who want to avoid the crush of people who often walk around with beer mugs).
Prague has a huge number of stadiums and sports centers that can satisfy the growing interest in sports. Some sporting events take place outdoors, along the Vltava River, in luxurious green parks, fields and even forests. There are also many football stadiums in the capital, varying in size and capable of accommodating quite a lot of spectators. Some football events take place on the same day, attracting large crowds of fans and spectators.
We bring to your attention the Strahov Stadium, which seats 220,000 people. Construction of the stadium began in 1926 and continued slowly over the next 50 years. The stadium was originally built to host large-scale gymnastics competitions, which continued throughout the communist era. The stadium currently occupies a total of 63,500 square meters, which is comparable to the area of eight football fields. It also serves as a training ground for the Sparta Prahas youth team.
There are also many other stadiums in the city, with different capacities and different numbers of fields. The most popular teams train here before national games.

Generali Arena (Letná)

Letná Stadium has a capacity of 19,000 spectators and is the main stadium of the AC Sparta Prague football premier league, as well as a popular venue for matches of the Czech national football team.

Synot Tip Arena

It is a football stadium in the Prague quarter of Vršovice and the main arena for matches of the class A team Slavia Prague, as well as matches of the Czech national teams. The stadium's capacity is 20,800 spectators. Synot Tip Arena is part of the Eden multifunctional complex, which combines several educational stadiums with grass and artificial turf, an athletics stadium, rugby, a swimming pool, field hockey, handball, as well as several gyms.

Škoda Transportation Arena

This football and athletics stadium (Juliska) is the main field of the Prague football club FK Dukla. Since the spectator stands are conveniently located on the hillside, you will be able to watch the football match against the backdrop of a beautiful view of Prague. The stadium seats 8,150 spectators and belongs to the Czech army.

Ďolíček

The legendary stadium of the Bohemians 1905 club, the local football club of the Vršovice quarter. The stadium has a unique atmosphere, which is especially noticeable during matches.

eFotbal Arena

The home stadium of the football team FK Viktoria Žižkov is one of the smallest stadiums in the Czech football league (the stadium capacity is only 5,000). The stadium is conveniently located in the city center, close to the Žižkov television tower.

Winter stadiums

Many Czechs are literally obsessed with sports. The two most popular sports in the country are football and hockey. The Czech Republic has built many winter stadiums that actively host various sporting events, including ice skating and ice hockey. These stadiums are very similar to other sports arenas and offer a variety of recreational opportunities. The stadiums also host many annual sporting events. Among the most popular events that attract many spectators are the World Championship and the Olympic Ice Hockey Tournament. The European Championship and the World Football Championship are no less popular among Czechs. In fact, any match with the word “hockey” or “football” in the title will be popular in the country.

Many sporting events also take place in winter stadiums, including speed skating and hockey competitions. State championships and Olympic-level events are also held here. The stadiums are specifically designed to host multiple events in these sports. Speed skating, figure skating and hockey require a large field with smooth ice. The management of the stadiums guarantees the impeccable cleanliness and ideal condition of each stadium for any event. The latest technologies and special equipment are used to create a smooth surface throughout the year.

Children and parents who want to go ice skating with the whole family can take advantage of flexible schedules at all stadiums. When not hosting major sporting events, winter stadiums are generally open to the public for the purpose of recreation and other sporting events. There are many changing rooms and cafes here. The government and public authorities take all possible measures to ensure that sports stadiums have all the amenities and meet all the needs of players and visitors. Most of the stadiums, built many years ago, are gradually being modernized and developed as the city itself develops. But since the sports culture has grown greatly in Prague recently, the city has begun to pay even more attention to winter stadiums.

Tipsport arena Praha

It is the home stadium of the HC Sparta Prague hockey team and a multi-purpose arena that can transform from an extra-league winter stadium into a concert hall within a few hours. The total capacity of the stadium for hockey matches is 13,238 seats.

O2 arena

One of the most modern and multifunctional sports halls in Europe, accommodating up to 18,000 spectators. The stadium was opened in 2004 to host the World Hockey Championship. Since then, there have been more than 600,000 visitors a year. In addition to sports matches, the stadium hosts concerts of world stars.

Public skating rinks

Ice skating is a very fun and enjoyable sport. The Czech Republic has quite cold and snowy winter months, making it an ideal country for such winter activities. The winter months bring heavy snowfalls, further popularizing winter sports among fans of all ages.

Public skating rinks usually operate free of charge and after at least fifteen centimeters of snow or ice has fallen. Skating rinks are popular among adults and children. All you need are skates and a helmet. And now you are ready for a pleasant pastime! Prague has many parks and recreational centers with public skating rinks in winter. Some of them are free, while others work for a nominal fee.

Ovocný Trh is an outdoor skating rink in the historical center of the city. It is open during the winter months, and if you have your own ice equipment, skating here is free. Otherwise, you will have to pay 50 CZK per hour for skates and provide a passport (ID card) to verify your identity. If you don't have your passport with you, be prepared to leave 600 CZK as a deposit. This amount will be fully refunded at the end of the ride.

The huge ice skating rink is located on the island of Štvanice. During the winter months a variety of events are held here. Previously, there was an indoor ice skating rink, which was destroyed in early 2011. The current skating rink is open to the public during the winter months until mid-March. There are other skating rinks in Prague that operate on weekdays and have flexible hours (residents and guests of the capital can check their opening hours online). A flexible schedule also allows tourists to enjoy this sport to their heart's content. However, during peak season equipment must be rented or booked in advance. At this time, prices usually increase to reduce the flow of applicants.
There are also indoor public skating rinks in Prague that are open all year round. These skating rinks are very popular among children, who eagerly come here after school. The skating rinks are open from morning to evening and are open almost at any time, for everyone. Indoor skating rinks are usually very clean and well maintained.

Winter stadium Nikolajka

The winter stadium Nikolajka is named after the hermit Nicholas, who lived in the 17th century on the slopes where the stadium is now located. On winter weekdays, morning skating is held here for schoolchildren and the elderly, and on weekends the skating rink is open mainly to the general public. Here you can rent skates and buy soft drinks.

Letňany Ice Arena

The modern ice hockey and figure skating complex Letňany is located in Prague and offers visitors skating throughout the year (except for the summer holidays). There are 2 indoor skating rinks (European and International standard), skate rentals and sharpening, refreshments, as well as a fitness center and retail sporting goods store.

Winter Stadium Bronzova

The stadium is located near the metro stop on line B (Luka) and is an excellent place to relax during the winter months. The dimensions of the stadium are 62x26 meters. There are no skate rentals here, but you can come here with your own skates and sharpen them. The stadium is not intended for playing hockey.

Incheba Arena

A multi-purpose sports complex used for sporting and cultural events. During the winter months there is a public skating rink, as well as a stadium for hockey and figure skating.

Other stadiums

In the vicinity of Prague there are many stadiums where a large number of sporting events take place. The most common stadiums are those for hockey and football, as these are the two most popular sports in the country. Many stadiums were built in the country between 1800 and 1900 to host races and races. Sports tracks were built inside the stadiums and around the dense green forests, where annual running competitions were held.

Another popular sport in the city is swimming. Indoor pools located in stadium buildings have a volume of 200 cubic meters. The pools are busy during the summer months as it is the peak tourist season. Many tourists prefer to spend their free time in swimming pools. The state takes many measures to ensure that city pools are always clean, as hundreds of children and swimmers come here every day.

Eagles Park

A spacious baseball and softball complex containing five fields and considered one of the largest bat and ball sports complexes in Europe. An indoor multi-purpose hall is also available to players. The complex regularly hosts international competitions.

Prague Curling arena

There are 4 curling lanes here. The rental price includes the rental of curling equipment, as well as the help and support of an experienced coach who has trained a whole galaxy of major players and is ready to help you.

Greyhound Park Motol

A sports and entertainment complex surrounded by green landscapes and especially famous for its greyhound racing. If the complex doesn't host major sporting events, invite friends to ride the local eco-karts and pedal boats, or visit the restaurant with panoramic city views and a private terrace.

Marketa Speed Stadium

Prague's only high-speed stadium is located against the backdrop of the Břevnov Monastery and hosts many domestic and international events.

Any of you who have been to the Czech Republic will first of all remember Karlovy Vary. Of course: this is the main Czech health resort, where millions of tourists come every year. Someone, having visited Prague, will certainly stop at the tavern “At the Bowl”, where two bosom friends, heroes of the beloved novel by Jaroslav Hasek “The Adventures of the Good Soldier Schweik”, soldier Schweik and sapper Vodichka, loved to go in to sip beer and chat about daily matters. But there is one unique place in Prague. If someone has visited Prague more than once or goes there most often, they have probably been to Strahov at least once, one of the districts of the Czech capital. The thing is that in Strahov there is a stadium located on the top of a high hill, which can be reached by cable car. Its stands offer a picturesque view of the city below. The Strahov Stadium is special: it is the largest stadium in the world, its capacity is (no more, no less) ... 220 (according to other sources - 250) thousand people! There are about a little more than a quarter of the seats (55-60 thousand spectators), but despite this, even after this there is a lot of free space left on it.

The dimensions of the arena are amazing: Tribunes: 220,000 seats, of which 56,000 are seated, dimensions: 310.5 × 202.5 m, area: 63,000 m². And this is not the Brazilian Maracana or the May Day Stadium (150 thousand spectators) in the North Korean capital of Pyongyang! This is perhaps the most grandiose structure in history. It is one of the most famous buildings made of reinforced concrete panels in Czechoslovakia; the construction contributed to the development of modern construction technologies. The main purpose was to hold rallies of the Sokol movement.

Rally of the Vsesokol movement in 1932

Briefly about the Sokol movement. The Sokol movement (Czech: Sokol) is a youth sports movement founded in Prague in 1862 by Miroslav Tyrš. He continues to work intermittently to this day. Although the movement is officially non-political, it was an important carrier and disseminator of the ideas of Czech nationalism and pan-Slavism. Articles published in Sokol's journal, lectures given in its libraries, and theatrical performances at massive sports festivals called rallies helped create and spread Czech nationalist mythology. I will tell you more about the Sokol movement in another article, but for now let’s dwell on the history of the largest arena in the world.

Construction of the first wooden stadium on this site began in 1926 to host the VIII Vsesokolsky rally. The author of the project was Alois Driac. 6 years later, the stadium was modernized to host the IX Vsesokolsky rally. The President of Czechoslovakia, Tomas Masaryk, was present at both meetings. The peak of attendance at the stadium occurred in July 1938, when the X Vsesokolsky rally was held at the stadium, known at that time as the Masaryk State Stadium.

The main stadium of the Prague "Sparta" Generali/Generali (the owners of the stadium are in Italy) is located next to the "main coliseum of the world"

Originally there was a version of the stadium dating back to the First Republic between the World Wars and served as a venue for synchronized gymnastics competitions. This stadium later began to be used for large events during the communist era. Including performances with several hundred gymnasts doing all sorts of complex moves and gymnastic figures to traditional folk music, the show attracted the attention of many visitors. Each time, among the most popular performances were those of young, well-trained soldiers wearing only boxer shorts, or girls dancing in miniskirts. Groups of gymnasts (as opposed to soldiers, who were ordered to practice and participate there) were brought together by the local athletics association "Falcon", whose members regularly met and trained together throughout the year, before the next sporting event. The vague name of these performances, “Spartakiad,” referred to the former power and strength of the once rebellious slaves, led by Spartacus.

After World War II, the stadium was reconstructed several times: in 1947, 1948 and 1975. As a result of these transformations, the stadium took on a modern look. For many years, the Czechoslovak Spartakiads were held in the arena, with the exception of 1970, when Soviet troops were brought into the country to suppress the Prague Spring. The last Olympics was held here in 1985.

After the dismantling of the Soviet system, the stadium hosted concerts of such famous groups as: Rolling Stones (August 18, 1990 and August 5, 1995, 100 and 127 thousand spectators), Guns N "Roses (May 20, 1992, 60 thousand spectators), Bon Jovi (September 4, 1993), Pink Floyd (September 7, 1994, 115 thousand viewers), The Nedvedov Brothers (June 21, 1996, 60 thousand viewers), U2 (August 14, 1997, 75 thousand viewers), AC/ DC (June 12, 2001, 25 thousand spectators, Ozzfest (May 30, 2002, 30 thousand spectators).

At one time, several projects were developed for the demolition of the Strahov Stadium in order to build luxury housing, hotels and shopping centers in its place. However, it was decided to preserve such a unique structure. There were also projects for large-scale reconstruction of the arena in the event of the 2016 Olympics in Prague.

Bird's eye view of the stadium

Ultimately, in the early 2000s. with the help of the city administration and the management of the Sparta football club, reconstruction was carried out. The stadium area was divided into 7 standard-sized football fields, one of them with synthetic turf, and there was also a mini-football field located in the stadium. Today the Strahov Stadium is used as a training base for Sparta Prague. The stadium is included in the list of National Cultural Heritage of the Czech Republic, but the structure is in poor condition.

Another option is to create a modern recreation area with a variety of entertainment. Despite many projects, the fate of the Czech “Colosseum of the 20th century” has not yet been finally determined.

How to get there
Address: Strahov, Prague 6
Tram: 22, 25; 57.
Stop: Malovanka

God grant that the Czechs find good hands to help preserve this unique historical monument.

The Strahov Stadium is located in the Strahov district of Prague on the top of a high hill, accessible by cable car. Its stands offer a picturesque view of the city below.

Years of Prosperity

The construction of the grandiose stadium, designed by the architect A. Driac, was completed in 1926. Initially, the stands and all auxiliary premises were made of wood. Six years later, for the next IX Vsesokolsky rally, the sports complex was rebuilt using reinforced concrete structures. The stadium has the largest area in the world at 62,876 m2 with field dimensions of 310.5 by 202.5 m.

The main purpose of this sports facility was to host national forums of the Czech Pan-Slavic Sokol movement. The Sokol Society was founded in 1862 by M. Tyrs during a period of active growth of Czech national identity. The ideology of the movement quickly gained popularity not only in the Czech Republic, but also abroad. Branches of the society were established in other Slavic territories of Austria-Hungary, Germany and in countries such as Serbia, Bulgaria and Russia. The dawn of the movement occurred in the interwar period of the twentieth century: at this time, not only Czechs and Slovaks, but also delegations from other countries took part in the rallies.

On the huge field of the stadium, with an area of nine football fields, demonstration performances by members of the Czech army and youth sports associations took place. Popular in the first half of the 20th century. Synchronized gymnastics was most often the basis of mass performances. The forum's sports program was complemented by athletics and weightlifting competitions.

The stadium has only 56,000 seats in the stands, but with standing room capacity it has a capacity of 220,000. However, according to some data, in 1938 the number of spectators at the sports festival even reached 250,000 people. This could well have happened, since this year, in addition to the main stands, additional temporary wooden platforms were installed for forum guests. Grandiose events were often held in the presence of the country's leaders, and in the pre-war years this building received the status of the State Stadium named after T. Masaryk, the first president of Czechoslovakia.

The era of Spartakiads

After World War II, the Sokol organization was dissolved, and the stadium became the venue for national and All-Czechoslovak Spartakiads. In 1947, 1948 and 1975, the stadium was reconstructed several times, resulting in its modern appearance. National sports competitions were regularly held at the stadium every five years. The only exception was 1970, when due to the invasion of the armies of the Warsaw Pact countries, the competition did not take place. The last Olympics in socialist Czechoslovakia took place in 1985.

Music and sports

After the fall of the communist regime, the Strahov Stadium was used less and less and gradually fell into disrepair: trees even grew on its vast field. The first mass sports event at the stadium took place in the new Czech Republic in 1994. By this time, the Sokol movement had been revived, and the stadium was the venue for the 12th rally. However, subsequent forums began to be held at the Rosica Stadium.

Since the early 1990s, the stadium has become one of the largest concert venues in the world. For 12 years, concerts of such world-famous groups as the Rolling Stones (in 1990 and 1995), Guns N "Roses (1992), Bon Jovi (1993), Aerosmith (1994), Pink Floyd (1994), U2 (1997) took place here. ), AC/DC (2001), Ozzfest (2002). Each of them was attended by tens, or even hundreds of thousands of spectators. The most grandiose concert was the performance of the Rolling Stones on August 18, 1990, when 110,000 people came to the stands of the stadium. The President of the Czech Republic, V. Havel, also attended this concert.

Vague prospects

At the beginning of 2003, the stadium was included in the list of National Cultural Heritage and some steps were taken to revive it as a sports facility. For some time they tried to use the stadium field for playing polo, since it was not suitable for football. Later, with the support of the city administration, the Sparta football club nevertheless carried out a partial reconstruction of the stadium. The stadium was redeveloped and seven regular-sized football fields were created. In addition, fields for playing mini-football, including artificial turf, were prepared.

FC Sparta uses only part of the Strahov Stadium as a training center. The fate of its main territory has not yet been decided. According to one of the projects, it was planned to reconstruct the stadium for the 2016 Summer Olympic Games, but Prague’s application did not make it to the finals of the competition to determine the capital of the Olympics. A proposal was also put forward to demolish the stadium and build a modern elite microdistrict on its territory. Another option is to create a modern recreation area with a variety of entertainment. Despite many projects, the fate of the Czech “Colosseum of the 20th century” has not yet been finally determined and today it is still in a deplorable state.