“Prague Soccer School is all about inclusivity and giving everyone a chance,” says James Ward, the school’s founder. Prague Soccer School was born out of Ward’s recognition that many children in Prague lacked access to welcoming, supportive environments where they could learn and enjoy football. Determined to create a space that prioritized encouragement over competition, Ward built the school on the principles of inclusivity and accessibility. At its core, Prague Soccer School is committed to developing people, not just players. Through its programs, children cultivate a lasting love for the game, grounded in fun, confidence, and a sense of belonging. Participants learn from trained primary school teachers and experienced coaches who understand how to engage and support young learners. This thoughtful approach helps foster an environment where every child feels valued. As Ward explains, “lessons are led by native English-speakers in an international background,” creating a multicultural atmosphere that encourages communication and collaboration. In this setting, children not only improve their football skills but also build confidence in expressing themselves and working as part of a team. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Prague Soccer School (@praguesoccerschoolofficial) Weekly sessions take place on Saturday mornings at Riverside Primary...
One ticket. Ninety minutes. Two teams ready to fight for a place at the 2026 World Cup. Prague will host a high-stakes showdown as the Czech Republic takes on Denmark in the UEFA playoff final at the EPET Arena. The match kicks off on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, at 20:45 PM at the EPET Arena in Prague. Fans can expect a tense, tightly contested match that could be decided by the smallest of margins. Czech Republic Preview The Czech team reached this stage after a dramatic semi-final against Ireland. Trailing for most of the game, they snatched a late goal to force penalties, and then held their nerve to secure a thrilling qualification. Playing at home, the Czechs will hope to replicate that resilience and clinch their spot in the World Cup. Set-pieces, led by striker Patrik Schick, are expected to play a key role. Denmark’s manager Riemer acknowledged the Czech threat, noting that their attacking set-plays are “a major strength” and something his team has prepared extensively for. Denmark Preview Denmark arrives in Prague brimming with confidence. The Danes dominated North Macedonia 4-0 in their semi-final, demonstrating sharpness, control, and efficiency in attack. Manager Riemer described the occasion as...
The Czech Republic kept their World Cup hopes alive with a dramatic penalty shootout win over the Republic of Ireland, marking their first real step toward a return to the tournament for the first time since 2006 FIFA World Cup. The victory also extended their unbeaten home run to 17 matches. The play-off semi-final brought together two nations with limited World Cup experience in recent decades, and it was Ireland who started stronger. Captain Nathan Collins hit the bar early on and later headed wide from a corner. Their pressure paid off when Troy Parrott converted a penalty after Vladimír Darida was judged to have fouled Collins in the box. Ireland doubled their lead just minutes later in chaotic fashion. A corner from Ryan Manning led to confusion in the Czech defence, ending with Vladimír Coufal inadvertently turning the ball into his own net. But the hosts responded before half-time. Patrik Schick converted a penalty after a foul on Ladislav Krejčí, cutting the deficit to 2–1. After the break, Ireland nearly restored their two-goal advantage when Jayson Molumby struck the post from distance. Still, the Czech side gradually took control, pushing forward in search of an equaliser. Krejčí came close with...
Prague will host the European stage of the 2028 World Cup of Hockey, marking the first time the Czech capital will stage a full segment of the tournament. The eight-team competition will be split across three cities. While Prague will stage the European group, the North American group will be played in Calgary, with Edmonton hosting the medal rounds, including the final. Games in Prague are set to take place at the O2 Arena, one of the country’s largest indoor venues. Calgary matches will be held at Scotia Place, a new arena expected to open ahead of the 2027–28 NHL season, while Edmonton’s Rogers Place will host the decisive stages of the tournament. The competition is expected to run over 13 days, featuring 17 games along with fan events and media activities. Organizers said details such as exact dates, participating nations, and the full schedule will be released later. The 2028 edition will be the fourth World Cup of Hockey, following previous tournaments in 1996, 2004 and 2016. The United States won the inaugural event, while Canada claimed the two most recent titles. Prague previously hosted a limited number of games in earlier editions, but only involving the Czech national...
Prague will host the Children and Youth Olympics for the first time this summer, bringing more than 3,500 young athletes to the capital for five days of competition. The nationwide event will run from June 21 to June 25, 2026, with the opening ceremony set for Sunday evening at Eden Stadium. Ticket sales for the ceremony have begun through the Czech Olympic Team website and the Ticketportal network. Admission is free for children under six. Organized by the Czech Olympic Committee in cooperation with the City of Prague, the Games are considered the highest level of domestic youth sport. More than 5,000 accredited participants are expected, including coaches, officials, volunteers and guests. The opening ceremony at Eden, home of Slavia Prague in the Vršovice district, will follow the format familiar from major international sporting events. Regional delegations will enter the stadium in procession, athletes will take the oath and the ceremonial flame will be lit. Organizers have also announced a live performance by a well-known Czech artist, whose name will be revealed later. Competition will take place across 33 venues selected in cooperation with national sports associations. Athletes will compete in 23 disciplines throughout the city. Track and field events...
The idea of hosting the Olympic Games has resurfaced in Czech politics after Boris Šťastný, the country’s minister responsible for sport, prevention and health, said he could imagine the event taking place in the Czech Republic. He indicated a clear preference for the Winter Games and suggested cooperation with Slovakia. As reported by Aktuálně, the minister said the earliest realistic timelines would be around 2038 or 2040. He argued that the country already has enough sports infrastructure to avoid excessive new construction, a key concern in past Olympic bids. Recent Olympic costs remain part of the discussion. According to media estimates, the Winter Games currently being staged in Italy required roughly €1.7 billion, or more than 41 billion Czech crowns. Šťastný said such figures do not discourage him, stressing that smaller-scale Winter Games could be more manageable. The minister also plans to raise the subject politically and publicly. He said talks with Slovak counterparts could revive earlier regional ambitions, recalling past Slovak interest in hosting the Winter Olympics in the High Tatras. Olympic ambitions are not new domestically. The city of Prague once pursued a Summer Games bid under former mayor Pavel Bém of the ODS, targeting the 2016 Games....
Plans to bring the opening stages of the Tour de France to the Czech Republic are again moving forward. A government-backed proposal targets 2029, linking the bid to the anniversary of the fall of communism. The current concept outlines three stages beginning in Prague, followed by starts in Tábor and Český Krumlov. Discussions intensified after Czech representatives met race director Christian Prudhomme in Paris late last year. He described the bid positively, noting both Prague’s international profile and the country’s experience hosting major sporting events. The draft route includes three stages designed for different rider types. If approved, the ceremonial team presentation would take place on Old Town Square. The proposed opening stage would be a demanding 188-kilometre ride around Prague with more than 2,500 metres of climbing. The route highlights historic landmarks such as Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, passes near Křivoklát Castle, continues below Karlštejn Castle, and finishes through central Prague at Wenceslas Square, Powder Gate and Hradčanské Square. Stage two would shift south. Starting in Tábor, a city known for cyclocross, the course heads through the Třeboňsko landscape, passes Hluboká Castle, and finishes in České Budějovice. With moderate elevation gain, the stage is expected to favour sprinters....
Czech speedskater Metodej Jilek spoke with a straight face and not a hint of irony as he explained how he managed to win an Olympic gold medal in the men’s 10,000 meters at age 19 on Friday, adding to his silver in the 5,000 earlier at the Milan Cortina Games. Jílek followed up on the silver medal he claimed in his debut appearance in the 5,000 metres earlier in the Games, completing a standout Olympic campaign with a gold medal performance in the longer distance. When he won the silver medal the 19-year-old made no secret he was aiming higher, saying he had come to Milan for a gold medal. This season, he became the youngest-ever overall World Cup winner in long-distance events, triumphed in the 10,000 metres at the December World Cup stop in Heerenveen, and posted the second-fastest time of the season. “I feel incredible,” Jilek said. “This gold medal represents all the training I’ve been doing for years – everything I’ve been working towards. It’s amazing. “I knew even before I came to the Olympics that I could do really well in the 10,000m, that I could win it. It was just a matter of doing the...
Czech snowboarder Eva Adamczyková secured silver in snowboard cross at the Olympic competition in Livigno, finishing just four hundredths of a second behind Australia’s Josie Baff in the final. Another Czech rider, Karolína Hrůšová, made her Olympic debut but exited in the round of 16. The result completes Adamczyková’s Olympic medal collection. She won gold at the 2014 Winter Olympics Sochi and bronze four years later at the 2018 Winter Olympics Pyeongchang. She missed the 2022 Winter Olympics Beijing because of broken ankles. Now 32, she returned this season after maternity leave and entered the Games without publicly setting medal targets. Her calm approach appeared to help. Despite a limited competitive build-up, she delivered one of the tightest finals of the event. The margin separating first and second place was minimal, yet enough to confirm another Olympic podium finish. Hrůšová, 18, gained early Olympic experience despite her elimination. Coaches describe her participation as part of a longer development plan for future international seasons. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Český olympijský tým 🇨🇿 (@olympijskytym) Would you like us to write about your business? Find out more
Czechia has its first gold medal of the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics! Snowboarder Zuzana Maděrová won the women’s parallel slalom, confirming her rise among the sport’s top riders. The 22-year-old secured the biggest result of her career on her Olympic debut. The final placed her against Austria’s Sabine Payer. Maděrová chose the blue course again. The start was tense. She briefly lost balance but stayed upright. From the middle section onward she built a clear lead. She crossed the line 0.83 seconds ahead. Italy’s Lucia Dalmasso finished third. The podium confirmed a strong European presence in the discipline. Maděrová entered the knockout rounds in good form. She had qualified second earlier in the day. Only teammate Ester Ledecká posted a faster time in qualification. Ledecká was chasing a third straight Olympic title in the event but went out in the quarterfinals after a mistake against Payer. Maděrová’s route to the final was steady. In the round of 16 she beat Germany’s Cheyenne Loch by 0.36 seconds. In the quarterfinals she advanced after Germany’s Ramona Hofmeister crashed mid-course and failed to finish. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Český olympijský tým 🇨🇿 (@olympijskytym) The semifinal brought a...
The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will unfold across Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo from February 6 to February 22, bringing two weeks of competition with Czech athletes spread across multiple disciplines. Here you can find the full program involving Czech athletes: 6 February Opening hours of the Czech House: 14:30–24:00 14:35–16:35 Curling – Mixed Doubles Round Robin #6 (Vít Chabičovský, Julie Zelingrová) 14:40–17:10 Ice Hockey – Women, Group #6: Czech Republic vs Switzerland 20:00–23:59 Opening Ceremony 7 February Opening hours of the Czech House: 11:00–23:30 11:30–13:50 Alpine Skiing – Men, Downhill (Jan Zabystřan) 13:00–14:50 Cross-Country Skiing – Women, Skiathlon 10 km + 10 km 14:35–16:35 Curling – Mixed Doubles Round Robin #8 (Vít Chabičovský, Julie Zelingrová) 16:00–17:50 Speed Skating – Women, 3000 m (Martina Sáblíková) 17:00–19:20 Luge – Men, Individual (Heats 1 & 2; Ondřej Hyman) 18:45–21:05 Ski Jumping – Women, Middle Hill Individual 19:05–21:05 Curling – Mixed Doubles Round Robin #9 19:30–21:05 Snowboarding – Big Air Final (Jakub Hroneš) 8 February Opening hours of the Czech House: 9:00–24:00 09:00–14:40 Snowboarding – Parallel Giant Slalom (Qual. & Finals) 10:05–12:05 Curling – Mixed Doubles Round Robin #10 12:30–14:00 Cross-Country Skiing – Men, Skiathlon 14:05–15:40 Biathlon – Mixed Relay 4 × 6...
The 2026 Children and Youth Olympic Games, set to take place in Prague this June, have revealed their official mascots: two sea lions named Bublinka and Hugo. The animals were introduced to the public at the Prague Zoo by Tokyo water slalom silver medalist Lukáš Rohan. The mascots will travel from the zoo to various sports venues across the city from June 21 to 25, 2026, accompanying young athletes and fans throughout the competitions. Their aquatic nature reflects the games’ emphasis on movement and activity, particularly in water sports. “The animal was selected by Prague City Hall in collaboration with the Prague Zoo. Local schools were involved in naming one of the mascots to raise awareness and encourage children to attend the games,” said Prague Mayor Bohuslav Svoboda. Bublinka’s name, for example, was suggested by a student from Jan Masaryk Elementary School in Prague 2. Twenty schools submitted fifty proposals in total during this stage of the program. Artists Petr Novák, known for his work in comics and illustration, and Martin Šinkovský, a screenwriter and author, designed the mascots and their communication concept. “The sea lion is sometimes clumsy, but it loves to move. The important thing is not to...
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