Welcome to Nowa Huta!

First they welcomed the English national team to their ground for the European football championships - now Krakow's own Hutnik will take the pitch in a showcase match against two-times Slovakian champions, Petrzalka FC. The match will be the centrepiece of the third edition of the international sports festival at the Hutnik ground, under the banner Welcome to Nowa Huta. Sports fans and more will be able to take part in many activities and events at the stadium throughout the afternoon of Saturday, July 28, from noon until 5pm. There will be competitions and prizes for all ages and abilities, and the international nature of the festival means that sport really could break down language barriers. The big match itself kicks off at 6pm, at the stadium on ulica Ptaszyckiego. Tickets cost just 10 zloty, while there is reduced price entry (5 zloty) for women and school teenagers. Children under the age of 12 can enter for free. For more information about the match and the event, see the website at www.welcometonowahuta.pl.