A record crowd
9,300 spectators at the 2025 derby — the Czech attendance record for university sport. Ostravar Aréna simply knows how to roar.
Ostrava Derby 2026 — VŠB-TUO vs University of Ostrava, Thursday 8 October 2026 from 18:00, Ostravar Aréna
13th editionuniversity ice hockey derby
Thursday 8 Oct 2026
18:00 · Ostravar Aréna
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What to expect at the derby
One city. Two universities. One rink.
Once a year Ostrava splits into two camps. The players of VŠB-TUO and the University of Ostrava fight for their school's honour — and the stands fight over who puts on the bigger show.
A rivalry since 2014
The thirteenth edition of a battle where everything is at stake. VŠB-TUO leads 7:5 — the University of Ostrava has a score to settle.
A show between periods
A half-time show, on-ice contests for partner prizes and a programme that doesn't let up even during the breaks.
Afterparty with well-known DJs
The siren isn't the end. It carries on right next to the arena — well-known DJs and a party well into the night.
Merch
Don't be a scrub
Come in your school colours. Pick your side and dress for the derby properly.
Tickets
Buy early, pay less
Tickets are sold in price waves. Once a wave sells out, the price moves up a level — the cheapest ticket is always today's.
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Category 3
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224 CZK
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- 280 CZK
- Later (wave 3)
360 CZK- Bundle with afterparty
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256 CZK
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Afterparty
Today−33 %
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200 CZK
- Without discount
- 250 CZK
- Later (wave 3)
300 CZK
Afterparty only, without the game.
- Wave 2from 10 Sepfrom 320 CZK
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Hospitality
Derby Hospitality
Enjoy the Ostrava Derby in maximum comfort. Choose one of three hospitality levels and treat yourself, your business partners, clients or employees to an exceptional evening right at the heart of the Ostrava Derby.
All VIP tickets include a separate VIP entrance to the arena and access to refreshments within the relevant VIP zone.
VIP Gold
20 % off with a ČSOB account
The very best the Ostrava Derby has to offer.
20 % off with a ČSOB account
1,999 CZK2,499 CZKper person
- Seating in a private Skybox
- Afterparty included for free
- Access to the VIP restaurant
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Separate VIP entrance to the arena
- Food included
- Soft drinks included
- Beer included
- Prosecco included
- Spirits included
VIP Silver
20 % off with a ČSOB account
A comfortable VIP experience right in the middle of the action.
20 % off with a ČSOB account
1,112 CZK1,390 CZKper person
- Seating in the VIP Lounge
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Separate VIP entrance to the arena
- Food included
- Soft drinks included
- Beer included
- Prosecco for a fee
- Spirits for a fee
VIP Bronze
20 % off with a ČSOB account
VIP service and a great spot in the stands.
20 % off with a ČSOB account
872 CZK1,090 CZKper person
- Seating in stand A1
- Access to the VIP Lounge
- Separate VIP entrance to the arena
- Food included
- Soft drinks included
- Beer included
- Prosecco for a fee
- Spirits for a fee
Taking several tickets for a company or a team? Get in touch at lukashajek4@gmail.com — we'll put together a tailored package.
Schedule
How the evening runs
Before the game
University of Ostrava fan march
The OU fan block marches through the city and meets up in front of the arena entrance.
Before the game
VŠB-TUO fan march
The VŠB-TUO fan block marches through the city and meets up in front of the arena entrance.
17:00
Arena opens
Skip the queues and come early — grab a beer while you wait!
18:00
Opening face-off
Care to guess who drops the puck this year?
1st intermission
On-ice contests
Contests for partner prizes right on the ice surface.
2nd intermission
Half-time show
An unforgettable show by a secret guest to light up the whole evening.
21:00
End of the game
The salute to the fans, the trophy handover and the winner of the 13th derby.
21:30
Afterparty starts
Everyone moves to Hala Tatran — DJs and dancing until morning.
4:00
Afterparty ends
Last song, last shot, and off you go.
After the game
Afterparty
The siren isn't the end. The winners celebrate, the losers drown their sorrows — and everyone does it on the same dance floor.
Line-up
What it's like
Aftermovie
Ninety seconds that say more than this whole page.
More videos on YouTube @ostravskederby
Derby history
A tradition that keeps setting records
Since 2014 the derby has grown from an event for a few hundred students into a sold-out Ostravar Aréna and a Czech record for university sport.
13thedition in 2026
9,300spectators · Czech record (2025)
12derbies played
7:5head-to-head for VŠB-TUO
2025 · 12th
5:4ot
VŠB-TUO2024 · 11th
3:4so
OU2023 · 10th
3:5
OU2022 · 9th
5:7
OU2021 · 8th
3:0
VŠB-TUO2019 · 7th
6:4
VŠB-TUO2018 · 6th
2:5
OU2017 · 5th
3:1
VŠB-TUO2017 · 4th
7:2
VŠB-TUO2016 · 3rd
4:2
VŠB-TUO2015 · 2nd
6:3
VŠB-TUO2014 · 1st
2:5
OUScores are given from the VŠB-TUO point of view. OU = University of Ostrava, ot = overtime, so = shootout.
Past editions
It was packed
