Tirana-Partizani derby/ Police publish plan of measures

2026-02-15 10:43:00, Aktualitet CNA

This afternoon, the capital's derby between Tirana and Partizan will be played at the "Arena Kombëtare" stadium. In this regard, the police have made public the plan of measures to guarantee order and security before, during and after the football match.

It is reported that the road segments that will be blocked, from 2:00 PM until the end of the activity, are: "Mother Teresa" Square, "Lekë Dukagjini" Street, "Dervish Hima" Street, as well as the areas around the "Air Albania" stadium.

The fan routes have also been published.

Police announcement:

Tirana

Tirana Police has taken all measures to guarantee order and security, before, during and after the football match between the teams "Partizani" and "KF Tirana", which will take place today, at 16:30, at the "Arena Kombëtare" stadium.

The road segments that will be blocked, from 2:00 PM until the end of the activity, are: "Mother Teresa" Square, "Lekë Dukagjini" Street, "Dervish Hima" Street, as well as the areas around the "Air Albania" stadium.

The fan routes will be as follows:

– The movement of "Partizan" fans will be as follows: starting from the Engineering area, on "21 Dhjetori" street, then to "Libri Universitar", continuing along the Presidency, on "Gjergj Filipi" street, to "Coin", to head to the N stand.

– The movement of “KF Tirana” fans will be as follows: departure from “Skënderbej” Square, to the former “Dajti” Hotel, Dajti Bridge, return to ETC, on Elbasani Street, “Dervish Hima” Street, then towards “Sheh Ahmet Pazari” Street, “Ambasador 3”, to head to the V–S entrances.

The police will guarantee and ensure the movement of fans along designated routes and will not allow gatherings or crossings outside the designated route.

In accordance with the plan of measures, rigorous checks will be carried out on fans before entering the stadium, for illegal items (hard objects, water bottles, umbrellas, metal keys or pyrotechnics, etc.). Each fan must be equipped with an identification document.

Citizens without identification will not be allowed to enter the stadium. Also, children under the age of 16, even if they are equipped with a ticket, will not be allowed to enter without the presence of a parent or legal guardian (accompanied by identification).

Fans previously identified by the Police as problematic at various sporting events will not be allowed to enter the stadium.

Tirana Police requests the understanding of the respective fan clubs for the implementation of the above measures, as well as the understanding of citizens to avoid driving on the aforementioned road segments during the specified times. /CNA