Stadion Letohrad

The main stand cuts sharply against the line of larch trees that rise behind it. This is the defining feature of Stadion Letohrad, a ground where the architecture feels less like a monument and more like a functional piece of industrial equipment left to serve its town. The structure is open and airy, with the roof held up by slender piers that echo the nearby railway infrastructure.

Through the central archway at the entrance, one can see the pitch stretching away. The gate bears the name Fk OEZ Letohrad, a reminder of the industrial history that still sits alongside the football club. The lettering is painted in a simple white against the familiar blue of the club colours. The seats are arranged in blocks of blue and white, a pattern that is repeated across the tiers but never quite covers the concrete beneath. It is a modest crowd-puller, with the standing capacity often swelling the numbers beyond what the seats alone would suggest.

There is no floodlighting here, so the game relies on the fading light of the day. The surface is natural grass, and it is kept tight and green even when the weather turns. The other side of the field has its own smaller stand, but it is the main stand that commands the view. It frames the action without hiding it. The building behind the stand is functional, with windows that look out onto the pitch but do not offer the luxury of hospitality boxes. It is a place where the game is played close to the ground, and the separation between the players and the supporters is minimal.

The club has played at this location for decades, through name changes and changes in the league structure. It remains the only proper stadium in the town. The connection to the local industry is visible in the signage, but the football comes first. When the team is winning, the stands fill up; when they are struggling, the steel frame still holds.