Croatia will conclude their international schedule for 2026 and complete their UEFA Nations League group-stage campaign at home against Czechia in Osijek on Sunday, 15 November. The match at Opus Arena is scheduled to kick off at 20:45 CET.
Supporters hoping to watch Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic and Croatia’s other leading players can buy tickets through the Croatian Football Federation (HNS) ticketing portal. Slaven Bilic’s side have already played Nations League matches in Rijeka against England and in Split against world champions Spain, and will now finish their campaign in Slavonia’s economic and cultural centre.
Croatia have played 17 previous internationals in Osijek, although this will be only their fourth appearance at Opus Arena. Their last match there was in July 2025, when they beat Czechia 5-1 in a World Cup qualifier. That result remains a particularly memorable one for the home supporters.
Official tickets are sold exclusively through the HNS ticket portal. Sales generally begin four to six weeks before a fixture, with registered supporters’ groups and federation cardholders usually given an exclusive priority window. Any remaining tickets are then made available to the general public around two to three weeks before kick-off.
Fans seeking late availability can also use secondary platforms such as Ticombo. Its TixProtect programme covers ticket purchases and transfers, guaranteeing that tickets arrive on time and are valid for the event, or providing a 100% refund.
Standard official tickets are priced from €40 to €95 or more, depending on the category and location. Category 3 seats behind the goals are typically priced between €40 and €80. Category 2 tickets, in the corners and upper side sections, usually cost between €50 and €100.
Category 1 seats along the touchline and in the lower tier, offering a central view close to the halfway line, range from €75 to €145 at face value. Premium main-stand and hospitality packages, including covered padded seats, private lounges and fine dining options, cost between €250 and €900 or more.
Opus Arena and Croatia’s recent form
Opus Arena, also informally known as Stadion Pampas, opened in July 2023 and is the home of Croatian Football League club NK Osijek. It is regarded as Croatia’s most modern stadium and also hosts Croatia internationals.
NK Osijek beat Slaven Belupo 6-1 in the stadium’s first competitive Croatian Football League match. Croatia’s first official fixture there came in October 2023, a Euro 2024 qualifier against Turkiye, which the visitors won 1-0 in front of more than 12,000 fans. In September 2026, NK Osijek defeated Dinamo Zagreb 4-2.
The stadium forms part of a 15.3-hectare complex with seven adjacent football pitches equipped with under-soil heating, modern player accommodation and a club supporters’ shop.
Croatia are ranked 13th by Fifa, compared with Czechia in 48th. After opening this Nations League campaign with a win away to Czechia, Croatia suffered defeats by Spain (4-1) and England (7-0) and have failed to keep a clean sheet in five successive matches.
Czechia have not won a competitive match in normal time since beating Gibraltar 6-0 in November 2025, and have not won away from home since September 2025. Three consecutive Nations League defeats have extended their winless run to six matches.
Croatia remain unbeaten in seven meetings with Czechia, recording four wins and three draws, with 16 goals scored and nine conceded. Croatia won the latest encounter 2-1 at Fortuna Arena in Prague in September. Modric opened the scoring early in the second half, Adam Karabec equalised shortly afterwards, and Marko Pasalic sealed victory in the 77th minute after an assist from Perisic.
