Ticket Sparta v. Baník Ostrava, 2005

Product detailed description

Condition: as found, good, exaggerated

Dimensions: 7 cm × 10 cm

A Czech league classic, Sparta against Baník! Original ticket for the Gambrinus liga match AC Sparta Praha v FC Baník Ostrava, played on Saturday 24 September 2005 with a 6 pm kick-off at the Toyota Arena at Letná (now epet ARENA). The clash between Prague’s record champions and the 2004 champions from Ostrava was one of the most watched fixtures of the 2005/06 season. Sparta and Gambrinus liga crests, sponsors Eurotel, Blesk, Toyota and Nike, hologram and barcode. Entrance 3, sector D68, row 14, seat 11, 110 CZK incl. 5% VAT. Stub torn off.

Facts at a glance

• Item: football match ticket, stub torn off
• Match: AC Sparta Praha v FC Baník Ostrava
• Competition: Czech First League (Gambrinus liga), 2005/06 season
• Date and time: 24 September 2005, 6 pm
• Stadium: Toyota Arena, Letná, Prague 7 (now epet ARENA)
• Seat: entrance 3, sector D68, row 14, seat 11
• Price: 110 CZK incl. 5% VAT
• Features: AC Sparta Praha and Gambrinus liga crests, sponsors Eurotel, Blesk, Toyota, Nike, security hologram, barcode

Expert note – FAQ

Why is Sparta v Baník a big match in Czech football?
Matches between Sparta Prague and Baník Ostrava are among the most traditional fixtures in Czech football, as they pit Prague against Ostrava, the two biggest football centres of Bohemia and Moravia. Both clubs have large, passionate fan bases and a string of league titles.

How can I tell a Sparta ticket is genuine?
An original Sparta ticket from the mid-2000s can be recognised by its security hologram, barcode, the club’s printed tax number and the entrance, sector, row and seat details. These features were meant to prevent forgery. Copies usually lack the hologram or have a merely printed one.

Does a torn-off stub reduce a ticket’s value?
A torn-off stub shows that the ticket was actually used to enter the match, so collectors routinely accept it as a full-value item. Unused tickets with the stub intact tend to be scarcer, but a used ticket has a direct link to the match that was played.