OPERATIONAL BRIEF: BELGRADE
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LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM
Belgrade is cheap and a party city. A beer costs €2.00–€3.50. Alcohol is banned inside stadiums and 1km radius on derby days.
LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM
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OPERATIONAL MAP
Stadium access – Rajko Mitić
GETTING TO THE GROUND
For Red Star: Tram 9, 10, 14 to 'Trg Oslobodenja'. For Partizan: Trolleybus 40, 41 to 'Stadion Partizan'. Taxis are cheap (Pink/Naxis Taxi).
Warning: The two stadiums are 1km apart. On Derby day, verify which routes are safe for away fans. Taxis may refuse to go near the ground.
Known as 'Marakana'. Away fans in the specific 'cage' between South (Jug) and West stands. Access via Bulevar Oslobodjenja. View is distant (track).
PROHIBITED ITEMS
- Coins/Lighters
- Power banks
- Bags larger than A4
CRITICAL
Pyrotechnics are massive here. The 'Delije' (North Stand) are intense. Do not wear colors nearby.
Exit routes & evacuation
Exit directly to the secured parking area or police escort buses.
Police hold back away fans for up to 90 mins. Wait in the cage until cleared.
MISSION LOGISTICS
Hub
Belgrade Nikola Tesla (BEG)
Transfer
A1 Minibus to Slavija Square (€4) is fast. Taxi voucher system in arrivals hall gives fixed price (€25-€30).
Tip
Do not take unauthorized taxis.
RECOMMENDED ZONE
Stari Grad (Old Town) and Dorćol are full of bars/cafes. Skadarlija is the bohemian quarter. Savamala is for clubbing.
RECOMMENDED
Stari Grad offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.
TACTICAL INTEL
GATHERING POINT
CENTRAL MEETING POINT
Studentski Park (Studentski Trg)
Often used as a gathering point for away fans due to its central location and police control capability. Trolleybuses to Partizan leave from here.
POLICE PROFILE
MILITARESQUE
Serbian police (Gendarmerie) are fully equipped in riot gear. They take no nonsense. Do not engage. Stay in the group.