Budapest’s MTK is selling a fan first kick experience for all 2026 home matches, giving supporters the opening touch of the game—and the chance to pass the ball to their favorite player. The package comes with a personalized MTK jersey featuring custom lettering, a shoutout from the stadium announcer, pro photos, and a commemorative certificate. Three VIP GOLD tickets with free parking are included, making it a showstopping birthday or name day gift. For available dates, fans can check open first kick slots for each home fixture by emailing the contact person, Orsolya Balogh. The venue is the Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium (Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion) at 1087 Budapest, Brüll Alfréd Street (Brüll Alfréd utca) 2.
What the Package Includes
The fan who buys the first kick package gets the ceremonial opening touch before the match begins and can pass to their chosen MTK player. The bundle includes:
– Personalized MTK jersey with custom name and number
– Stadium announcer greeting for the occasion
– Professional photos and a framed commemorative sheet
– Three VIP GOLD tickets for the match
– Free parking tied to VIP access
The club pitches it as a once-in-a-lifetime memory, perfect as a surprise for loved ones and a standout keepsake.
How to Book and Who to Contact
Inquiries about available first kick times for each home game go through the listed email contact: Orsolya Balogh. Fans should reach out to lock in a specific match and confirm whether the opening kick is offered in the first half, second half, or both.
2026 Home Match Dates with First Kick Slots
– 2026.01.31. (Saturday): MTK Budapest – KBSC, second half, Budapest
– 2026.02.14.: MTK Budapest – Puskás Academy FC (Puskás Akadémia FC), first and second half, Budapest
– 2026.03.07.: MTK Budapest – Diósgyőri VTK (DVTK), second half, Budapest
– 2026.03.21.: MTK Budapest – Paks FC (Paksi FC), first and second half, Budapest
– 2026.04.11.: MTK Budapest – Zalaegerszeg TE FC (ZTE FC), first half, Budapest
– 2026.05.02.: MTK Budapest – Nyíregyháza Spartacus FC, first and second half, Budapest
Organizers reserve the right to change dates and programs, so direct confirmation is advised.
Stadium and Facilities
Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadium (Új Hidegkuti Nándor Stadion) is MTK Budapest’s home ground, rated as a modern UEFA Category 3 facility. It can host youth and senior women’s national team games, plus Champions League and Europa League qualifiers. The venue supports high-standard matchday experiences, which dovetail with the fan first kick activation.
Stay, Eat, and Explore Nearby
Visitors can pair the matchday with stays across Budapest’s lively center. Featured options include:
– Prater Residence: New six-story building with an elevator and private garage. Offers 12 one-bedroom plus living room and 12 two-bedroom plus living room apartments, most with balconies. Spacious living and dining areas aim to make Budapest stays effortless.
– Atlantic Hotel*** Budapest: In the heart of the city near the action, yet quiet and friendly. Landmarks, business, and nightlife districts are minutes away.
– Atrium Fashion Hotel: Next to Blaha Lujza Square (Blaha Lujza tér) in central Pest. A design-forward hotel shaped by modern interior trends, bringing a fresh standard to Budapest.
– A central city camping oasis in Budapest for motorcyclists, cyclists, walkers, and budget-flight travelers.
– A boutique hotel and venue for cultural and gastronomic events in downtown Budapest’s Palace District.
– Europa Centerpoint Guesthouse: Steps from the Blaha Lujza Square (Blaha Lujza tér) metro, with air-conditioned rooms and showers, fast internet, and a friendly vibe.
– Eurostars Palazzo Zichy: A former 19th-century Neo-Baroque palace built by Count Nándor Zichy in the Palace District. The façade and interiors preserve historic beauty, with a stunning glass dome greeting guests in the hall. Nearby: Hungarian National Museum, Dohány Street Synagogue (Great Synagogue), Great Market Hall, Holocaust Memorial Center, plus the Semmelweis University Faculty of Health Sciences.
– Hotel Bristol Budapest ****: In the business district near entertainment and culture. Offers 49 modern rooms and the Bristol Garden, a distinctive spot for business meetings.
– Hotel City Inn****: A new, modern downtown hotel on Corvin Promenade (Corvin Sétány) with comfortable rooms, conference spaces, and wellness facilities. Easy access, with a pedestrian street next door offering shops, restaurants, and the Life1 Wellness Center.
Plan Your Matchday
Fans can add the first kick to their Budapest to-do list, get alerts, and browse highlighted offers and table reservations around District 8 and beyond. Availability changes, so contacting Orsolya Balogh early is the smart play.
