Tomorrow, Poland vs Albania. What Red and Blacks fans need to know before following the national team in Warsaw

The Polish Football Association has provided the Albanian Football Association (FSHF) with important information for Albanian fans traveling to Warsaw to watch the match against Poland on March 26 at 20:45 at the PGE Narodowy Stadium. To ensure smooth travel and stadium entry, fans are advised to follow these guidelines:

Fan Meeting Point

Albanian fans will gather at the Siren Monument near the Vistula River in Warsaw.

Polish police will ensure security at the Fan Meeting Point.

Stadium Opening and Match Time

Stadium doors open at 18:45.

Match starts at 20:45.

Fans are advised to arrive early to avoid queues.

Avoid bringing unnecessary large bags or luggage.

Entry for Albanian Fans

Dedicated gate: Gate 10, northeast side (Siwca Street).

After initial security check, follow entry L as per your ticket.

Fans with disabilities should use Gate 1.

Getting to the Stadium

The stadium is approximately 3.2 km from the city center; public transport is recommended.

Options: metro, tram, bus, or urban train.

Walking distance: about 35 minutes.

Nearest stations:

Rondo Waszyngtona and Aleja Zieleniecka (bus and tram)

Stadion Narodowy (metro)

Warszawa Stadion (urban train)

Parking for Albanian Fans

Dedicated parking near Sokola Street, entry via Wybrzeże Szczecińskie and Zamoście.

Each vehicle must display an A4 sheet with the letter “A.”

Free Public Transport on Match Day

Match ticket serves as free public transport ticket from 06:00 to 01:00.

Outside these hours, regular tickets must be purchased.

Stadium Entry and Security Checks

All fans must have a valid ticket.

ID may be requested (ID card, passport, or driver’s license).

Tickets must be kept until the end of the match.

Re-entry is not allowed if leaving the stadium.

Mobile phones must be charged; entry is via ticket on the phone.

Stadium Safety Rules

Fans and personal items may be checked by police and security staff.

Always follow staff instructions.

Sit in your assigned seat and use your designated entrance.

Prohibited Items

Fireworks, flares, smoke devices, or any pyrotechnics

Glass bottles, cans, or containers

Alcohol and drugs

Racist, political, or propagandistic materials

Flagpoles longer than 1 meter

Sprays, flammable or corrosive substances

Professional cameras with large lenses

Large bags or luggage over 25x25x25 cm

Megaphones, vuvuzelas, noisy devices, lasers, balls, drones

Food and Drinks

Available at stadium points: hot dogs, sandwiches, popcorn, and non-alcoholic drinks.

Payments via VISA or MasterCard.

Visiting fans must consume drinks in corridor areas, not in stands.

After the Match

Albanian fans may be asked to stay in the stands for 10–20 minutes after the match, announced by the stadium speaker.

City Safety

Be cautious with personal belongings to avoid theft.

Alcohol Rules in Poland

Public consumption of alcohol is prohibited except in licensed bars, restaurants, and designated areas.

Fans under the influence may be denied entry.

Currency

Official currency: Polish Zloty (PLN).

Credit and debit cards are widely accepted.

Fan Recommendations

Risk of clashes with hooligans before or after the match; move in groups and avoid isolated areas.

For safety, national symbols or Albanian colors should not be displayed outside the stadium.

Follow instructions from police, security, and event staff.

Legal Rules in Poland

Carrying or using pyrotechnics, flares, or hazardous materials at mass events or en route to the stadium is strictly prohibited.

Violations can result in fines, restrictions, or imprisonment from 3 months to 5 years.

Alcohol consumption in public is banned nationwide.

Use of symbols promoting Nazism, Communism, Fascism, or other totalitarian regimes, or materials inciting national, ethnic, racial, or religious hatred is prohibited; violations are punishable by up to 3 years in prison.

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