Partizani-Tirana derby at the National Arena: Police announce road closures and fan routes

Tirana Police have prepared a special security plan to maintain public order and safety during the derby between Partizani and KF Tirana, which will be held today at 6:30 p.m. at the National Arena stadium.

As part of the event’s organization and efforts to prevent incidents, the authorities have imposed restrictions on vehicle traffic and designated the routes to be followed by fans of both teams.

Road closures will begin at 4:00 p.m. and remain in effect until the match ends.

Nënë Tereza Square will be closed, along with Lekë Dukagjini and Dervish Hima streets, as well as the secondary areas surrounding the National Arena stadium.

Partizani fans, who will be seated in Stand N, will depart from the Engineering area on 21 Dhjetori Street. The route will then continue to the University Bookstore, alongside the Presidential Palace, along Gjergj Filipi Street, past Coin and toward the designated section.

KF Tirana supporters, who will be accommodated in Stands V–S, will depart from Skënderbej Square, pass by the former Dajti Hotel and Dajti Bridge, and then continue toward ETC. The route will proceed along Elbasan Street, Dervish Hima Street, and then toward Sheh Ahmet Pazari Street and Ambasador 3.

Police have announced that gatherings and departures from the approved routes will not be tolerated. Thorough checks will be conducted at the stadium entrance to prevent the entry of prohibited items, including hard objects, water bottles, umbrellas, metal keys and pyrotechnic substances.

Every fan must present an identity document, as entry to the stadium will not be permitted without one. Children under 16, even if they have a ticket, must be accompanied by one of their parents or their legal guardian.

Meanwhile, entry will be categorically denied to individuals previously identified by police as problematic during sporting events.