About event

On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Budvar Arena in České Budějovice will host another edition of the ice hockey clash between the University of South Bohemia and the Institute of Technology and Business. The milestone tenth edition of the Battle of Budějce will bring the traditional showdown between the two universities, where it's not just about goals, but also about student pride and support for one's own school.

The program kicks off at 4:30 PM with the opening of the fan zone in front of the arena, entry to the hall will be possible from 5:15 PM, and the official kickoff with the opening faceoff is scheduled for 5:45 PM. Besides the hockey match itself, visitors can look forward to an accompanying program, an intermission show, and competitions with prizes. The evening will wrap up with an official afterparty starting at 9:30 PM.

Join the traditional student procession setting out from the campus, and let's come together to support the colors of the University of South Bohemia and create an amazing fan atmosphere for our team! Tickets are already on sale, including a combined option for the hockey match and the afterparty.

Details about tickets and the whole event can be found at https://www.bitvaobudejce.cz/ and on social media.