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Popular sports: hockey, football, tennis
1) HOCKEY
Why it's the No. 1 sport
Hockey for the Czech Republic is part of national identity: winter weather, affordable boxes and a generation of NHL stars have made it the "language" of big victories. Hockey broadcasts regularly lead TV ratings, and the national team is a symbol of big tournaments.
Leagues and clubs
Tipsport Extraliga is the main league of the country (September-April/May, playoffs).
Lighthouse clubs of recent years: HC Sparta Praha, HC Oceláři Třinec, HC Kometa Brno, HC Dynamo Pardubice, Bílí Tygři Liberec.
The system of farm clubs and Chance Liga (second division) feeds the elite with young players.
Arenas and events
O2 Arena (Prague) - the flagship of major matches (world championships, derby, international series).
Regional arenas in Tršinec, Brno, Pardubice and Liberec are strong "fortresses" with family infrastructure.
Stars and school
From Jaromir Jagr and Dominik Hasek to the "new wave" of forwards, the Czech school is famous for technique, skating and discipline. Youth sections at clubs - with an emphasis on physical training, skating and the intelligence of the game; holiday camps are popular.
How to get involved
Tickets - through the websites of clubs and ticket operators; for derby it is better to take it in advance.
Children - from 5-7 years old: "skating schools," then - the club section.
Fans - night amateur leagues, mass skating rinks, corporate tournaments.
2) FOOTBALL
Culture and calendar
Football is the most massive in terms of the number of players and courtyards. Weekends in the Czech Republic are often divided into "league matches" and "district matches." The national team is traditionally competitive at the European Championships, and clubs regularly play in European competitions.
Competitions and clubs
FORTUNA: LIGA (top division, July-May) and MOL Cup (national cup).
Топ-клубы: AC Sparta Praha, SK Slavia Praha, FC Viktoria Plzeň, FC Slovan Liberec, 1. FC Slovácko.
Academies "Sparta," "Slavia," "Victoria" - a landmark for the regions (scouting, methods, video analysis).
Stadiums and derbies
epet ARENA (Letná) at Sparta, Fortuna Arena (Eden) at Slavia - the hottest stands in the country.
Prague derby - an event that feels the whole city; tickets go weeks.
Players and exports
Generations from Pavel Nedved and Petr Cech to Patrick Schick and a new cohort of legionnaires in Serie A, Bundesliga and Premier League. The school's strengths are the no-ball tactics, standards and versatility of the midfielders.
How to get involved
Amateur leagues 5 × 5/7 × 7, corporate tournaments, city fields with online booking.
Children - academy/football school recruitment from age 6-8; district clubs have a soft entrance without the pressure of results.
3) TENNIS
National love and titles
Tennis in the Czech Republic is the country's "second business card": the strongest women's school in the world, powerful junior programs and regular team victories (Davis Cup/Billie Jean King Cup). Czechs appreciate tennis for its combination of intelligence, technique and character.
Tournaments, clubs and infrastructure
A dense network of urban tennis clubs with clay and hard courts, covered bubbles for the winter.
Professional starts at the WTA/ATP/Challenger level and major youth tournaments; Prague is a frequent host of strong nets.
The industry of trainers and fitness training: individual classes, group schools, summer camps.
Stars and style
From Petra Kvitova, Barbora Kreichikova, Karolina Pliskova to Tomas Berdych - the Czech school combines aggressive reception, variable net play and developed tactics on the ground.
How to get involved
Renting a court according to the application/on the club's website, racket rental on the spot.
Children - mini-tennis with soft balls (Red/Orange/Green), then - tournament starts.
Fans - league of rating matches, mixed doubles, "Friday evening" with a coach.
4) Media, tickets and fan experience
Where to watch: national sports channels and legal OTT platforms (hockey/football - regular broadcasts, tennis - major tournaments and Czech starts).
Tickets: online sale at clubs and ticket services; top matches and derbies - only in advance.
Fan culture: family sectors, fan shops with local merch, club museums, stadium and arena tours.
Responsibly: in stadiums - a code of conduct; in betting and fantasy - only with licensed operators and with limits.
5) Youth sports and mass base
Municipal sites and section support programs keep the entry threshold low.
Schools cooperate with clubs: morning training, medical examinations, participation in the city leagues.
The tradition of summer camps and "parental business trips" to weekend tournaments is strong - an important part of Czech sports socialization.
6) Fan calendar landmark
Autumn-winter: peak hockey; final rounds of football autumn; in tennis - club winter leagues under the roof.
Spring: hockey extra league playoffs, decisive football league and cup matches; the start of open courts in tennis.
Summer: European football qualifiers, pre-season, tennis series and camps; friendly games of hockey players before the season.
7) Practical checklist for the viewer and player
1. Choose a club/hall nearby: saves time and increases regularity.
2. Plan derby/play-offs ahead: Tickets and hotels fly fast in Prague
3. Inventory and health: for beginners - equipment rental and basic testing; children - emphasis on pleasure and safety.
4. Community: Join a fan club or amateur league - sports in the Czech Republic are built around communities.
5. Balance: except for the stands and TV - try it yourself: a box in the yard, football mini, evening tennis.
Hockey gives the Czech Republic emotion and "snow" identity, football - mass character and city derbies, tennis - intelligence and world titles. Together they form an ecosystem where it is easy to be both a fan and a participant: the infrastructure is developed, the entrance threshold is accessible, and the club culture is hospitable. If you want to feel the country, go to the match, go out on the court or on the ice: Czech sport is revealed precisely in motion.