Ferencváros–Trabzonspor Return Leg Set for Budapest
Ferencváros host Trabzonspor in Budapest on 27 August. Here are the confirmed match details, official ticket guidance, entry checks and airport-to-stadium options for visiting supporters.
20:30 Budapest
vs Trabzonspor
Üllői út 129
Budapest will settle the European play-off
The two-match play-off consists of the 20 August fixture at Papara Park and the 27 August return in Budapest.
This briefing focuses on the confirmed Budapest match details and the practical decisions facing travelling supporters. Kick-off is scheduled for 20:30 in Budapest and 21:30 in Türkiye.
According to the official UEFA qualifying schedule, the winners qualify for the Europa League league phase. Defeated teams enter the Conference League league phase, so both clubs are already certain to continue in a UEFA competition during the autumn. The Europa League league-phase draw follows on Friday, 28 August.
A familiar opponent returns to the Groupama Aréna
Ferencváros and Trabzonspor last met during the 2022/23 Europa League group stage.
The Budapest match in 2022 ended in a memorable 3–2 Ferencváros victory despite the Hungarian side playing with ten men from the 16th minute. Trabzonspor won the later match in Türkiye 1–0, while Ferencváros finished first in the group and advanced directly to the round of 16.
The rematch also brings a major international name back into the European spotlight. Trabzonspor’s current squad includes Mohamed Salah, who joined the Turkish club during the summer and made his competitive debut on 15 August. His participation in Budapest can only be confirmed by the official matchday team sheet, so this article makes no prediction about the starting line-up. The sporting background has been cross-checked with the Hungarian Football Federation’s match briefing.
Ticket guidance for Trabzonspor supporters
Visiting supporters should use only official club information and the authorised away allocation.
Away supporters should rely on information published by Trabzonspor, Ferencvárosi TC or a ticketing channel specifically named by one of the clubs. Ferencváros home-sector rules, including supporter-card requirements, must not be assumed to apply to the visiting allocation.
Supporters should avoid treating unofficial resale offers as confirmation that a ticket belongs to the authorised away allocation. A match ticket and a travel booking are separate purchases: VanBudapest does not sell or arrange football tickets.
Plan the journey before making a non-refundable booking
Connecting flights
Travellers departing from Trabzon should expect a connecting itinerary rather than a non-stop TZX–BUD service, commonly through Istanbul. Flight numbers, connection airports and baggage arrangements should be checked directly with the operating airline before booking ground transportation in Budapest.
No airfare, flight-time promise or third-party booking link is included here because those details can change quickly.
Schengen entry checks
Entry eligibility depends on the traveller’s passport, any existing Schengen visa or residence status, and the conditions attached to those documents.
Anyone who would need a new short-stay Schengen visa should note that applications are normally lodged at least 15 calendar days before travel. With the Budapest match only one week after the first leg, travellers should not assume that a standard new application can be completed in time. Check current rules with the Consulate General of Hungary in Istanbul.
Two practical public-transport patterns
The Groupama Aréna is next to Népliget, south-east of central Budapest.
Take bus 200E from Budapest Airport to Kőbánya-Kispest, then change to metro line M3 and travel to Népliget.
The 100E Airport Express runs to Kálvin tér and Deák Ferenc tér. From Kálvin tér, metro line M3 serves Népliget.
The 200E connection and current airport-public-transport guidance are described by BKK, Budapest’s official transport authority. Passengers should use BudapestGO immediately before departure because temporary service changes and matchday crowd management can affect the most practical route.
From central Budapest, metro line M3 and tram 1 both serve Népliget. The final approach should always follow the ticket information, stadium signs and instructions issued to visiting supporters.
Planning the match-night return
A 20:30 kick-off means the normal match programme extends into the late evening.
Extra time or penalties can make the finish later. Large groups should appoint one lead passenger, keep one reachable phone number active and agree an exact collection point before entering the stadium area.
A reserved vehicle does not override police barriers, temporary road restrictions or supporter-separation measures. Any private pickup remains subject to the accessible streets and official instructions in force on the night.
Private transport for individuals and supporter groups
VanBudapest provides pre-booked private transport between Budapest Airport, hotels and match venues. Vehicle categories range from private cars and Mercedes-Benz V-Class vehicles to minibuses and coaches for groups of up to 49 passengers, subject to confirmation.
For a useful quotation, send the flight number, hotel or pickup address, passenger and luggage count, preferred times and one reachable lead contact.
Ferencváros–Trabzonspor return leg
For the broader European campaign, see the VanBudapest Ferencváros Europa League 2026/27 results and fixtures tracker.
When is the Budapest match?
Thursday, 27 August 2026, with kick-off at 20:30 Budapest time.
What time does the match start in Türkiye?
21:30 Turkish time.
Where will Ferencváros play Trabzonspor?
At the Groupama Aréna, 1091 Budapest, Üllői út 129.
How can visiting supporters buy away tickets?
Only through Trabzonspor, Ferencvárosi TC or a ticketing channel officially named by one of the clubs.
How do I reach the stadium from Budapest Airport?
One public-transport option is the 200E bus to Kőbánya-Kispest followed by metro line M3 to Népliget. Travellers staying downtown can use the 100E Airport Express and connect to M3 at Kálvin tér.
Can the return leg go to extra time?
Yes. If the aggregate score is level under the competition rules, extra time and a penalty shoot-out may be required.