Sparta Prague were founded in 1893 and are the most successful club in the Czech Republic. For the first time, in 1906, Sparta played in their typical dark, red jerseys (one of the clubs symbols). Beginning from 1919, Sparta got its nickname "Iron Sparta". The AXA Arena with a capacity of 20,111 is the home venue of Sparta Prague and often the home of the Czech National Football Team.
Sparta use a new football center in Strahov Stadium (the second largest stadium in the world) whose space was rebuilt to 8 football fields (6 fields of standard sizes and 2 futsal). The stadium is sited on Petin hill overlooking the old city.
Honours:
Czech League Championship
Winners (34)
Czech Football Cup
Winners (17)
People to Watch:
Tomas Repka
Patrik Berger
Bony Wilfired
Alexander Prudnikov
Out and About: Prague
Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Prague is widely considered one of the most beautiful cities in Europe with preserved examples from all periods of history, and is among the most visited cities on the continent. Prague Castle is the largest ancient castle in the world. Nicknames for Prague have included "the mother of cities" or "city of a hundred spires" and "the golden city".
