Banes Motor České Budějovice tickets 2026-27: home games at Budvar Arena
České Budějovice, the southern Bohemian city of Budweiser beer, has a hockey team with a passionate home. Banes Motor České Budějovice play at Budvar Arena, a venue named after the local brewery tradition. Here is the 2026-27 guide to games and tickets.
České Budějovice: southern Bohemia on ice
České Budějovice is a handsome city built around a huge square, and its hockey club is a proud local institution. Banes Motor České Budějovice play 26 regular-season home games, opening on 16 September 2026 against Mladá Boleslav.
The city lies in the south of the country, closer to Austria than to Prague, so a match here suits visitors who are exploring southern Bohemia or travelling to or from Vienna and Linz. A hockey night, a walk around the square and a meal make a satisfying day.
Budvar Arena and the České Budějovice match-day routine
Budvar Arena holds 6,421, and the name reflects the local brewing identity. It is a mid-size building where the stands feel close to the ice.
- City buses link the centre with the arena; ask the hotel about the best stop.
- Pre-game drinks are best taken in town, before queues form at the gates.
- The standing area is loudest, while the seated tiers offer a more relaxed view.
The concourse bars are busy at the intervals, so go early if you want to avoid long lines.
Fans here take pride in their regional identity, and club colours are visible all over town on match days. The mood at the arena is festive but not rowdy, with chants that start in the standing end and spread around the building, so you can join in even if you do not know the words. If you want a quieter start, choose a seat in the side tiers and move toward the standing end only once you feel at ease.
České Budějovice against Plzeň: south meets west
The most attractive regional fixture for České Budějovice is the visit of Plzeň, from another famous beer city. Those games come on 24 November 2026 and 21 February 2027. Both fan groups bring songs, flags and plenty of banter, so the rink is usually fuller than for a standard weekday date.
Even for less glamorous opponents, the home crowd is loyal and the mood is welcoming to travelling fans.
Buying České Budějovice tickets as a visitor
Always go through the club's official box office first. Season-ticket holders are served before single-match buyers, and weekend or Plzeň dates tend to run out first. Midweek games are easy to book, even a few days before.
From abroad, check ticket delivery and keep the QR code on your phone. Resale marketplaces can be risky, so only use them with clear guarantees. Sign up to our email alert and we will tell you when České Budějovice home dates open.
Planning around České Budějovice from Vienna or Prague
Trains and buses connect České Budějovice to Prague and to Austria. Allow extra time in winter, when snow can slow roads. If you stay overnight, the historic centre has many small hotels within walking distance of the square.
Bring warm layers for the arena, a little cash for kiosks and, if you have children, aim for a game that starts earlier in the evening or on a weekend afternoon.