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Football tickets in Gdansk - where and how to get them?


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ncooke84101Threads: 1
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 Mar 29, 11, 22:30    #1
Hi

I'm not sure if this is the best place to post this question, I apologize if so.

I am visiting Gdansk with 8 other males on Friday 1 April. We are hoping to watch Lechia Gdansk play that same day. Does anyone know how I can get tickets for this match? I have been unable to purchase them online. I have been advised of 4 places where i can buy tickets, which I think are club shop outlets, but 3 seem right out of town and 1 is in Sopot.

Can i get tickets in Gdansk, anywhere near the old town? Can i get tickets at the stadium in the lead up to kick off?

On a separate matter, does anyone know if i can easily get public transportation from Gdansk centre to the stadium?

I really need this information, as the rest of the group are relying on me to organise this.

Many thanks


Neale

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 Mar 29, 11, 22:53    #2
Here you can buy http://lechia.kupbilety.pl/index.dhtml?sid=2

You can take tram number 2 3 6 9 11 12 get off at the "Traugutta" stop.

I suggest not to buy tickets for the sector "prosta"and "zegar "
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 Mar 29, 11, 22:53    #3
ncooke84101:
I really need this information, as the rest of the group are relying on me to organise this.


Neale, unfortunately, the law in Poland requires you to have an identity document with a PESEL number in order to purchase tickets - and you cannot do this due to the lack of PESEL number. The number is essentially a national identity number, and allows clubs to control/identify hooligans.

The only way round this would be to contact the club directly and ask them if they can assist - they might be able to waive the requirement for the PESEL as foreign guests.
haie  Mar 29, 11, 23:48    #4
Actually not true.

I bought a ticket at the Lechia ground, with nothing more than my UK passport.
haie  Mar 29, 11, 23:50    #5
oh and it was for the match against Arka Gdynia, so they were expecting trouble and it still didn't make any difference. Great match though and a good atmosphere and surprisingly, no trouble.
warsawfootballf  Mar 30, 11, 02:23    #6
Erm, same here. I've been in Gdynia and Warsaw a few times. Passport was all that was needed.
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 Mar 30, 11, 10:05    #7
Thank you so much for your help.

So can you confirm 100% that i can just walk up to the stadium a couple of hours before kick off, so long as I have everyone's passports?

I knew i needed a polish ID number, and that's why i can't get them online. I have tried to contact the club, but they haven't been overly helpful. Perhaps they don't speak good English there, and sadly I do nto speak any Polish.

Monin:
You can take tram number 2 3 6 9 11 12 get off at the "Traugutta" stop.

I suggest not to buy tickets for the sector "prosta"and "zegar "


Sorry for all my questions, but how long is the journey from the old town to "Traugutta", and how long from there to the ground? We are going to eb in a rush to get there and get tickets on Friday afternoon.

What is wrong with 'Prosta' and 'Zegar' sections?

Are there any pubs near the ground? It would be good if we can get a couple of beers before kick off.

Many many thanks!
haie  Mar 30, 11, 12:35    #8
There's no guarantees at all. Firstly, each ticket holder needs to have their photo taken at the point of purchase - they have a webcam at the booth - it takes 5 seconds - but you'll all need to be there when you buy the tickets. Secondly, it might be sold out if you pitch up 2 hours before. Also, if it's a popular game there'll be a big queue for tickets so 2 hours will be cutting it extremely fine. If you're only here for the day I'd set your expectations very low in being able to get tickets. On the other hand, you might get lucky.

Zegar is the equivalent of the Stretford End or the The Kop - so could get a little hairy, especially if you're going to be a group of beered up English lads, better to stick to the family stands (I can't remember the names of them).

I've not seen any pubs near the ground and judging by the area the ground is in even if you found one you'd be well advised to give that adventure a miss. If I were you I'd have a few beers near or in the Old Town and then catch a couple of cabs directly to the ground - shouldn't set you back more than 20-35 zloty.

Whatever you do I hope your trip to Gdansk is a safe and enjoyable one and good luck!
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 Mar 31, 11, 00:48    #9
Thanks for your help.

I didn't explain myself properly above. What I meant is , assuming there are tickets remaining and that there is time to queue and get them, then I can definitely purchase tickets on the day at the stadium?

I assume there is nowhere in town in Gdansk to buy tickets?

You said I should avoid local pubs nd that we should avoid some areas of the ground, are British people not welcome in pubs and football grounds in Poland?
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 Mar 31, 11, 01:02    #10
ncooke84101:
I didn't explain myself properly above. What I meant is , assuming there are tickets remaining and that there is time to queue and get them, then I can definitely purchase tickets on the day at the stadium?


I can't speak for Lechia, but there may be a restriction on buying tickets before the game - there's a two hour restriction in Poznan, for instance. Someone should be able to clarify, though.

ncooke84101:
You said I should avoid local pubs nd that we should avoid some areas of the ground, are British people not welcome in pubs and football grounds in Poland?


It's not so much British people, as "non-Lechia/Legia/Slask Wroclaw" fans. Polish football is terribly tribal, much more so than British football - and security at the stadiums is still nowhere near adequate enough. While a couple of Brits might not get hassle, a group of you (especially if you've been on the sauce beforehand) might just attract bad news in your direction.

On the other hand, Polish football fans can be terribly hospitable too - but it's just not a bad idea to steer clear of the Ultras and hooligan elements.

Why not go see something else instead of Lechia with all the hassle? Polish I Liga football is a good laugh, and what they lack in skill, they make up for in commitment.
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 Mar 31, 11, 10:49    #11
delphiandomine:
Why not go see something else instead of Lechia with all the hassle? Polish I Liga football is a good laugh, and what they lack in skill, they make up for in commitment.



Are there any such teams in or near to Gdansk?

I really would liek to see Lechia Gdansk, but i'm being put off by this forum!
warsawfootballf  Mar 31, 11, 14:50    #12
I don't think Delph has actually been to a game, considering his PESEL recommendation for foreigners, so I'd ignore that advice. It's not as bad as all that.

Everything haie has told you is pretty much bang on the button. I've been to 20 odd games over the years and been to Lechia once, there is regular trouble, but it's just hooligans facing off against hooligans. I've never seen trouble in the family stands and this is defo the best place to sit. In my experience speaking English just attracts curiosity rather than hostility. You're probably best giving the pubs near the stadium a swerve, they'll be filled with hardcore fans, so do as haie suggest and have a pint in the Old Town and then cab it out there, although public transport is well policed on the day. If you can, I'd give buying the tickets on the day itself a miss. You mentioned the three club outlets, one I know is in Galeria Bałtycka, which is very easy to reach from the centre of Gdansk. Just get on the local SKM trains at the main station and get off at Gdansk Wrzeszcz. The shop is in the massive shopping mall straight in front of you.
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 Mar 31, 11, 17:22    #13
warsawfootballf:
If you can, I'd give buying the tickets on the day itself a miss. You mentioned the three club outlets, one I know is in Galeria Bałtycka, which is very easy to reach from the centre of Gdansk. Just get on the local SKM trains at the main station and get off at Gdansk Wrzeszcz. The shop is in the massive shopping mall straight in front of you.



That is brilliant, thank you very much for the advice! I don't arrive until tomorrow, so i will have to buy tickets on the day. I'll go straight to the shop, hopefully we can get there by 14:00 ish.


A little off topic, but is it best to pre book a taxi from the airport to our hostel, or just jump in a local one when we get there? There are 9 of us altogether.

Thanks again.



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