STOP 4: Football Culture – Red Star & Partizan Stadiums

Time at stop: 10–15 minutes

📍 Photo stop at both stadiums – no entry inside

Welcome to the heart of Serbian football rivalry — a visit to both Red Star (Crvena Zvezda) and Partizan Stadiums, located side by side in the Dedinje district. These two clubs dominate Serbian football and represent one of the fiercest derbies in the world: the “Eternal Derby.”

⚽ What to See in 10–15 Minutes

1. Red Star Stadium (Rajko Mitić Stadium)

Nicknamed the “Marakana”, it’s the home of Red Star Belgrade, the only Serbian club to win the European Cup (1991). The stadium holds over 50,000 fans and echoes with decades of football history.

📸 Photo tip: Stand in front of the main entrance with the Red Star crest — a must for any football lover.

2. Partizan Stadium (Stadion Partizana)

Just down the road (less than 1 minute by van), this is the home of Red Star’s eternal rival – Partizan Belgrade. Known for its passionate fans, Partizan has its own proud legacy in European competitions and youth development.

📸 Photo tip: Take a quick shot at the black-and-white gates and statue of former players or club insignia.

🧭 Quick Tips

• No entry inside the stadiums — this is a photo-stop only.

• You’ll be able to see both stadiums from outside and feel the contrast.

• If lucky, you might hear chants or see fan murals nearby.

🏟️ Fast Fact:

The Red Star vs. Partizan match is ranked among the top 10 football rivalries in the world by international media. It’s loud, emotional, and politically charged — a mirror of Serbian society itself.

📸 Must-Do: Snap one photo at each stadium — Red Star in red and white, Partizan in black and white — to capture both sides of this football legend.