This time, let’s start from the end…
The last truck leaves the Main Square, our event agency picks up the final two chairs left behind by the security team, a light rain falls, and tourists wander through the quiet streets. It’s the day after — Sunday morning — and the city cleaning service has just finished clearing the square. After the grand celebration, there’s not a trace left. Truly excellent work by the cleaning crew.
21:59 – The DJ closes the music set as the crowd slowly begins to disperse. We walk through the venue — it feels like a second New Year’s Eve.
21:30 – The players triumphantly lift the championship trophy, the world-famous song We Are the Champions plays, confetti bursts, champagne sprays, and a crowd of 7–8,000 people roar into the night as sparklers light up the sky. The atmosphere is electric — indescribable.
21:00 – The entire team and coaching staff are on stage. Speeches alternate with chants from the crowd and beats from top headliners. Kuco is crowned king, and the square is packed to the limit — pure celebration.
20:45 – The players arrive backstage with their families and friends. Separ and Luca Brassi storm the stage. Hearts are pounding, and the centre of Bratislava is echoing with chants from thousands of voices.
20:00 – The main program kicks off. Hosts hype up the crowd, rock beats fill the square, and rhythmic drumming builds the energy. Litres of fresh tank beer start pouring — free of charge.
19:30 – Fans begin arriving from the stadium via large-capacity buses — just this transport alone moves more than the official limit of 2,400 people, and everything runs smoothly.
17:00 – The live broadcast of the final league match, ŠK Slovan vs. FC Košice, begins on the big screen. Hundreds of helium balloons in team colours float above the crowd. We already know — this is going to be huge.
15:00 – Stage setup complete. We take a quick coffee and magnesium break… and keep going.
D-Day-(Saturday):
We’re on-site early in the morning. The stage, sound, and LED screen arrive, followed by barriers and mobile toilets. We hold our breath waiting for the electrician, fill water tanks, secure the structures, and pray for everything to go according to plan. The mobile beer tap accidentally arrives at the stadium instead of the square — but everything else follows the schedule perfectly.
The night before:
A bit of healthy stress, a few last-minute messages, and final confirmations — everything seems to be in place. Hopefully.
2 days before:
The scenario and timeline are finalised. Last in-person meetings and double checks — we’re confident we’re ready.
4 days before:
We finally received the official event permit, followed by all the dependent approvals. Uff.
5 days before:
A series of high-stakes safety briefings with representatives from all emergency and security services.
Exactly 11 working days before the event:
We get the official green light and start sprinting to secure the countless required permits. Servers at city offices crash, department heads work remotely, phones go unanswered, and even the internet cuts out. We’re on the verge of collapse — but we believe. And thankfully, we meet some kind and helpful people along the way.
April 2025:
We start anticipating that it might be time to prepare for the championship celebration. We hear it could take place on Bratislava’s Main Square, right in the heart of the city. We warn that there’s still “plenty of time,” yet proactively suggest meetings — but as always, there’s plenty of time for everything.