The Croatian Derby Matchday Experience: Dinamo Zagreb vs Hajduk Split

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The Eternal Derby in Zagreb – A Matchday Experience with Thimotei
Hosted by Thimotei – Local Fan and Football Storyteller

Hi! I’m Thimotei, and I’m inviting you to join me in Zagreb, the heart of Croatia, to experience one of the most intense and historic rivalries in European football: Dinamo Zagreb vs Hajduk Split – known as “The Eternal Derby.”

This isn’t just a match—it’s a clash of identities, regions, and football cultures that goes all the way back to the 1920s. On one side, you have Dinamo Zagreb, Croatia’s most successful club, and on the other, the tradition-rich Hajduk Split, with the legendary fanbase of Torcida, the oldest supporter group in Europe.

The Eternal Derby in Zagreb – A Matchday Experience with Thimotei
Hosted by Thimotei – Local Fan and Football Storyteller

Hi! I’m Thimotei, and I’m inviting you to join me in Zagreb, the heart of Croatia, to experience one of the most intense and historic rivalries in European football: Dinamo Zagreb vs Hajduk Split – known as “The Eternal Derby.”

This isn’t just a match—it’s a clash of identities, regions, and football cultures that goes all the way back to the 1920s. On one side, you have Dinamo Zagreb, Croatia’s most successful club, and on the other, the tradition-rich Hajduk Split, with the legendary fanbase of Torcida, the oldest supporter group in Europe.

As your local host, I’ll take you on a full matchday journey:
We’ll explore the streets of Zagreb, visit local spots where the energy builds before kickoff, share a couple of beers with the Bad Blue Boys, and immerse ourselves in the stories that make this rivalry so legendary.

You’ll be walking the same path as icons like Luka Modrić, Davor Šuker, Zvonimir Boban, and many more who played in this fierce fixture.

Even though Dinamo has dominated in recent years, this derby never fails to deliver. Passion, drama, atmosphere—you’ll feel it all at Maksimir Stadium, the proud home of Dinamo Zagreb.

This is more than a game. It’s a way to understand Croatian football, culture, and history through the eyes of someone who lives and breathes it.

Come be part of it—I can’t wait to share this unforgettable experience with you.

– Thimotei

Included in the price

  • Match Tickets

    Official Match Tickets (Longside)

  • Local Host

    Bilingual Local Guide

  • Pre-game experience

    Pre-game experience

  • Drinks

    Enjoy a beer before the game

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Hi, we’re Homefans. We’re a team of football lovers who believe the best stories happen beyond the stands. Through our experiences, we bring travelers closer to the heart of football culture — from passionate matchdays to behind-the-scenes stadium tours and local hangouts you’d never find on your own.

Customer Reviews

Average rating of 5.00 / 5 based on 4 reviews.

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    Neil Largan

    Verified customer

    5

    Timothei is a great host and great guy. He couldn’t have done anything more to make the experience very enjoyable and memorable. Excellent trip.

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    Max Undy

    Verified customer

    5

    Timothei really went above and beyond to make sure I had a great time whilst in Zagreb, we met for food and drink both nights before the game day and he helped sort out things for me to do during the day and even tried to help me when I went off to Rome. He’s a great guy and really made this experience special for me!

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    Thomas Steur

    Verified customer

    5

    We had a great weekend in Zagreb. Our host Timothei took care of us all weekend. On the first night he showed us some really cool restaurants and bars around the city. The second day we met the other travellers and had some beers together before the game. Dinamo won the derby after scoring 2 goals in extra time. The atmosphere was intense and we saw a lot of pyro. We are looking forward to our next trip with Homefans. Thanks Timothei & Homefans!

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    Cor-pieter Pander

    Verified customer

    5

    We booked the Croatian derby Matchday Experience with 4 friends. We got on a flight early on Saturday morning. Timothei (the host) welcomed us right away as soon as we arrived in Zagreb. The whole matchday was crazy; he took us to the best restaurants,bars en places in Zagreb. Before the game we got some beers in a really cool supporters bar on the street to the stadium. The atmosphere during the game was crazy and we saw things we had never seen before (the pyro show of the BBB was out of this world). Dinamo won the game and there was a crazy party (they became champions) The next day we also met with Timothei and we had some beers while we talked for hours. Timothei, thank you so much for this weekend and we will meet again soon! Dinamo je sampion!!

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