May 26, 2025

Name Change Ahead? Českomoravská May Become Arena Libeň

Kathy Zabinski

The Českomoravská metro station in Prague could soon be renamed Arena Libeň following its ongoing reconstruction.

The move has received backing from Prague 9 officials, Ropid—the city’s transport planning authority—and Prague City Hall’s topographic commission, according to Ropid spokesperson Filip Drápal.

Českomoravská, located on Metro Line B, has been closed since January 6 for extensive renovations. It is the nearest metro stop to the O2 Arena, a major concert and sports venue.

Drápal explained that the idea to rename the station came from the O2 Arena’s operator after the closure began.

The original proposal suggested the name Arena Praha, which was accepted by Prague 9’s administration. Ropid also supported the initiative, presenting it to the topographic commission on May 21, which formally recommended renaming the station to Arena Libeň.

This isn’t the first time the name change has been discussed. A similar proposal was put forward in 2018, but officials ultimately retained the Českomoravská designation.

However, the proposed renaming has drawn sharp criticism from members of the public. Opponents argue the move is unnecessary, potentially confusing, and disregards historical and geographic significance.

“We see the incorporation of corporate or promotional names into public transport as a dangerous precedent,” the petition states. “It could open the door to selling naming rights of other stations to private firms.”

The station’s reconstruction is expected to cost 926 million CZK and includes replacing escalators, installing elevators, and updating distribution systems.

The design is also getting an upgrade, with ceramic tiles being swapped out for glass panels featuring bubble motifs by renowned Czech designer Maxim Velčovský.

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