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Important information about the ice hockey World Championships
One of the largest sporting events to take place in Hungary in 2018 will the Division 1/A Ice Hockey World Championships that will take place between April 22nd through the 28th, we hope that it will not only be a great sporting event but great entertainment event as well.
Just to avoid any possible issues here is a list of important information that is good to know.
It is important to arrive on time, because of the large crowds, entering the arena may take longer. There are a number of sights and activities to see inside the arena as well. It would be worthwhile to arrive 1-2 hours ahead of the start of the game. This way you are sure not to miss anything.
Tickets
The most important information to know is that there are no more tickets or passes left for any of the Hungarian matches, all tickets have been sold.
Even if you do not have a ticket it is still worth it to come to the fan village, you will be able to watch the games there on a large projection screen, along with other entertaining programs going on as well. After the matches you will be able to meet the Hungarian team members as well.
For anyone that would like to purchase tickets to none Hungarian games tickets can be purchased exclusively online, using the code HCKYBDA tickets will be 50% off.
Arena
Hours: One hour before the start of the match, depending on how long it takes to empty the arena from the previous match and cleanup.
Closing: after the game
The László Papp Sportaréna will open one hour before the first match of the day and will close after the final match of the day.
Payment system
It is important to know that with in the arena cash payment in not accepted, since January payment can only be made via card. (This is the arena’s own rule).
Since 1 January 2018 Papp László Budapest Sportaréna has only been accepting non-cash payments at its food stalls. To speed up the lines only debit or credit cards are accepted at the food stalls. Those who don’t have debit or credit card are able to transfer money to a contactless smart card at any of the six vending machines in the Arena, which card can be used for all services offered on-site. This pre-paid card is equal to a standard debit card, so visitors are able to use this card anywhere else in the World.
Since the HIHF is only renting the facility for the world championships all arena rules pertain to the event as well. This means that the snack bars in the arena will have the same selection as it has had in the past.
The snack bars will also only accept card payment.
Stands/Tribune
The spectator stands will be cleared out after every game and the arena will be cleaned, this means that even if you have an event pass you will need to leave the spectating area between games. Please be aware of this.
A ticket bar code if good for one single entry, the pass barcode is good for every game that the pass covers and for each game it can be used for one single entry. Electronic tickets do not need to be exchanged for wrist bands or another ticket.
If anyone would like to smoke during the duration of a game, there will be separate zone for this. This is important to know, if you leave the arena through another exit you will not be able to come back into the arena.
Transportation
We recommend that you arrive to the games via public transportation. This can be done through the following options.
-Metro ( Line 2, the Puskás Ferenc Stadion stop is the closest)
-Tram (Line 1, get off at the Puskás Ferenc Stadion stop)
-Bus (the #30 or #95 buses are the best option)
-Trolley ( the #75 and #80 trolleys are the best option)
If you choose to arrive by car you can park in the garage which entrance is on Ifjúság útja and the garage has 1,149 spots. The price is 1,500 HUF per occasion. This garage can be best approached from either Stefánia út, Kerepesi út or Dózsa György út. More information can be found on the website of the arena.
What is forbidden in the arena?
It is forbidden to take in outside food and drink into the arena as well as weapons (or anything that may appear as one), animals (aside from guide dogs) as well as anything that may cause bodily harm or disturb the peace.
The deck
Open every day between 10am and 10pm
The area in front of the arena will be open everyday from 10 am until midnight. The individual programs will also start at 10 am and will go until 10 pm. Entrance is free for everyone.
There are great entertainment activities for everyone, CCM and Skoda will have stands as well as the Hockey Hall of Fame. The Hungarian Ice Hockey Federation will also have a tent.
The Hungarian Floorball Association will also have a league match held on the deck as well during the World Championships.
Fan Village
Open from 10 am to 1am
In the area in front of the Körcsarnok the Fan Village will be erected, like the deck it will be open every day starting at 10 am but will stay open until 1 am. Entrance to this will be free as well.
The fan village, compared to previous years will be much larger. We would like more Hungarian and foreign fans to take part in this years World Championships.
There will be 4 large screens where the games will be visible with stands selling food from all 6 nations participating at the tournament. Krusovice will be the beer on tap for the price of 500 HUF.
According to the plans each team will visit the fan village after their game, this way you can meet the players as well.
There will be a stage for a number of culturale programs with the help of teh participating countries.
At night after the games DJs will be spinning their music and helping create a party and festival atmosphere.
Museum
Open from 10am to 10pm
Nest to the arena in the Agora building there will be exhibitions which will be open from 10am to 10pm. The entrance into the museum will be free where hockey fans will be able to see an exhibition relating to the 10 year anniversary of the Miracle in Sapporo and the history of the Budapest World Championships.
Of course the NHL can not be forgotten either as a number of relics will be provided by the Hockey Hall of Fame, along with information about the top players in Hungarian hockey history.
