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2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
The 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság I (also known as 2023–24 OTP Bank Liga), also known as NB I, was the 125th season of top-tier football in Hungary. The league was officially named ''OTP Bank Liga'' for sponsorship reasons. The fixtures were announced on 22 June 2023. Ferencvárosi TC, Ferencváros were the 4-time defending champions. Teams Changes Twelve teams competed in the league – the top ten teams from the previous season and the two teams promoted from the 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, Nemzeti Bajnokság II. The promoted teams are Diósgyőri VTK, Diósgyőr and MTK Budapest FC, MTK Budapest, who returned to the top flight after respective absences of one and two years. They replaced Budapest Honvéd FC, Budapest Honvéd and Vasas SC, Vasas, who were relegated to the 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, Nemzeti Bajnokság II after respective spells of nineteen and one years in the top flight. Stadium and locations :''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.'' P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I
The Nemzeti Bajnokság (, ), also known as NB I or Fizz Liga after its title sponsor, OTP Bank's webshop subsidiary, is a professional association football league in Hungary and the highest level of the Hungarian football league system. Twelve teams compete in the league, playing each other three times, once at home, once away, and the third match is played at the stadium that the last match was not played at. At the end of the season, the top team enters the qualification rounds for the UEFA Champions League, while the runner-up and the third place, together with the winner of the Magyar Kupa enter the UEFA Conference League qualification rounds. The bottom two clubs are relegated to Nemzeti Bajnokság II, the second-level league, to be replaced by the winner and the runner up of the Nemzeti Bajnokság II, NB II. History 1901-1930 The first championship in 1901 was contested by Budapesti TC, BTC, Magyar Úszó Egylet, MUE, Ferencvárosi TC, FTC, Műegyetemi AFC, and Budapes ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I
The 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság I (also known as 2022–23 OTP Bank Liga), also known as NB I, was the 124th season of top-tier football in Hungary. The league was officially named ''OTP Bank Liga'' for sponsorship reasons. Ferencvárosi TC, Ferencváros were the defending champions. As the 2022 FIFA World Cup started on 20 November, the last round before stoppage was held on 12–13 November. The league resumed games on 28 January. Teams MTK Budapest FC, MTK Budapest and Gyirmót FC Győr, Gyirmót finished the 2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság I in the last two places and thus were relegated to 2022–23 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, NB II division. The two relegated teams were replaced with the top two teams in 2021–22 Nemzeti Bajnokság II, champion Vasas SC, Vasas and runner-up Kecskeméti TE, Kecskemét, each having the required licence for top-division play. Stadium and locations Following is the list of clubs competed in the league this season, with their location, stadium and s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sóstói Stadion
Sóstói Stadion, formerly known as MOL Aréna Sóstó, (''MOL Aréna Salt Lake'') is a multi-purpose stadium in Székesfehérvár, Hungary, primarily used for football (soccer), football matches. History Planning On 12 November 2014, the design of the new stadium was revealed at press conference held by László Vigh and András Cser-Palkovics, mayor of Székesfehérvár. Three new stands are going to be built. The main stand is going to be renewed. The reconstruction is going to start in autumn 2015. The expected finish of the construction is going to be the end of 2016. During the 2015-16 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, 2015-16 season the club are going to play their matches at the Pancho Arena in Felcsút, Fejér County. On 18 September 2015, it was announced that the demolition of the current stadium is going to be in January 2016. On 10 December 2015, András Cser-Palkovics said that a totally new multi-use stadium will be built creating the Vidi-city. He emphasised the importance ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Székesfehérvár
Székesfehérvár (; ; ; ; Serbian language, Serbian: ''Стони Београд''; ), known colloquially as Fehérvár (), is a city in central Hungary, and the country's ninth-largest city. It is the Regions of Hungary, regional capital of Central Transdanubia, and the centre of Fejér county, Fejér County and Székesfehérvár District. The area is an important rail and road junction between Lake Balaton and Lake Velence. Székesfehérvár, a royal residence (), as capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, held a central role in the Middle Ages. As required by the Doctrine of the Holy Crown, the first kings of Hungary were crowned and buried here. Significant trade routes led to the Balkans and Italy, and to Buda and Vienna. Historically the city has come under Ottoman Empire, Ottoman and Habsburg monarchy, Habsburg control, and was known in many languages by translations of "white castle" – , , etc. History Pre-Hungarian The place has been inhabited since the 5th century ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diósgyőri Stadion
DVTK Stadion is a multi-purpose stadium in Miskolc, Hungary. It is the playing field of the local football association and it is the home of Diósgyőri VTK. History Planning On 7 October 2013, it was announced that a UEFA stadium category C stadium will be built in "British-style" in Miskolc. 4,5 billion HUF will be guaranteed for the construction by the Hungarian government. The new arena will be able to host about 15,000 spectators. The whole old stadium will be demolished except for the newly built stand. Behind the goals two new stands will be built which will be able to host 2,800 spectators each, while the new main stand will host 6,000 fans. The mayor of Miskolc, Ákos Kriza, pointed out that the infrastructure has to be fixed around the stadium. On 28 November 2013, Ákos Kriza and László Sebestyén announced that the government approved the construction of a new stadium. The available budget for the reconstruction is 4,5 billion HUF. On 25 February 2014, László ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Diósgyőr
Diósgyőr (Hungarian: Help:IPA/Hungarian, [ˈdioːʒɟøːr]) is a historical town in Hungary, today it is a part of Miskolc. The medieval castle in Diósgyőr was a favourite holiday residence of Hungarian kings and queens; today it is a popular tourist attraction. The city part has a heavy industrial background. The Diósgyőri VTK, football team of Miskolc is also named after Diósgyőr; DVTK Stadion, their soccer stadium lies within the district. Origin of the name ''Dió'' means walnut, referring to the abundant walnut trees in the area. ''Győr'' is an archaic version of the word ''gyűrű'', meaning "ring". It probably refers to the rounded shape of the first castle erected on the hill. The history of Diósgyőr and the castle The area has been inhabited since ancient times, as the remains of a settlement found near the castle testify. The name of the town was first mentioned by the anonymous author of Gesta Hungarorum around 1200, as ''Geuru'', the archaic spelling fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Miskolc
Miskolc ( , ; ; Czech language, Czech and ; ; ; ) is a city in northeastern Hungary, known for its heavy industry. With a population of 161,265 as of 1 January 2014, Miskolc is the List of cities and towns in Hungary#Largest cities in Hungary, fourth largest city in Hungary (behind Budapest, Debrecen, and Szeged). It is also the county capital of Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén and the Regions of Hungary, regional centre of Northern Hungary. Etymology The name derives from ''Miško'', Slavic languages, Slavic form of Michael (given name), Michael. ''Miškovec'' → ''Miskolc'' with the same development as ''Lipovec'' → ''Lipólc'', ''Lipóc''. The name is associated with the Miskolc (genus), Miskolc clan (also Miskóc or Myscouch, Slovak language, Slovak Miškovec, plural Miškovci) named after the settlement or vice versa. Earliest mentions are ''que nunc vocatur Miscoucy'' (around 1200), ''de Myschouch'' (1225), ''Ponyt de genere Myscouch'' (1230), ''in Miscovcy'' (1245). Geograp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nagyerdei Stadion
Nagyerdei Stadion is an all-seater asymmetric football stadium in Debrecen, Hungary and home to Debreceni Vasutas Sport Club (the seats behind the goals are 'Vario' or 'Rail' seats to facilitate safe standing at domestic matches). With space for 20,340 spectators, Nagyerdei stadion has the third largest capacity of any Hungarian football stadium, preceded by Puskás Aréna and Groupama Aréna and the second largest Nemzeti Bajnokság I stadium after Groupama Aréna. The stadium primarily hosts Debreceni Vasutas Sport Club's home matches. It was opened on 1 May 2014 and the first official match was played between Debrecen and Újpest in the 2013–14 season which ended with a 3–1 victory for the host team. The ground also holds conference and banqueting suites and a club shop selling Debrecen merchandise. History First era (1934–2013) On 5 June 1934, the stadium was opened, although only couple of days later was the first official match played on 24 June 1934. Bocska ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Debrecen
Debrecen ( ; ; ; ) is Hungary's cities of Hungary, second-largest city, after Budapest, the regional centre of the Northern Great Plain Regions of Hungary, region and the seat of Hajdú-Bihar County. A city with county rights, it was the largest Hungarian city in the 18th century and it is one of the Hungarian people's most important cultural centres.Antal Papp: Magyarország (Hungary), Panoráma, Budapest, 1982, , p. 860, pp. 463-477 Debrecen was also the List of historical capitals of Hungary, capital city of Hungary during the Hungarian Revolution of 1848, revolution in 1848–1849. During the revolution, the dethronement of the Habsburg dynasty was declared in the Reformed Great Church of Debrecen, Reformed Great Church. The city also served as the capital of Hungary by the end of World War II in 1944–1945. It is home to the University of Debrecen. Etymology There are at least three narratives of the origin of the city's name. The city is first documented in 1235, as ''De ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság II
The 2023–24 Nemzeti Bajnokság II (also known as 2023–24 Merkantil Bank Liga for sponsorship reasons) is Hungary's 73rd season of the Nemzeti Bajnokság II, the second tier of the Hungarian football league system. Overview After the reduction from 20 teams, this will be the first and last season with 18 teams as for 2023–24, the league will transform to 16 teams from 2024–25. Teams The following teams have changed division since the 2022–23 season. Changes To NB II From NB II BVSC-Zugló play in NB II for the first time in history since 2003–04. Stadium and locations :''Note: Table lists in alphabetical order.'' Personnel and kits Hungarian national sports betting brand Tippmix sponsored all 18 teams of the second league since February 2019, their logo were present on all team kits. Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and Managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality. Mana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasas SC
Vasas SC () is a Hungarian sports club based in Budapest. Members of the ''Hungarian Union of Iron Workers'' founded the club as ''Vas- és Fémmunkások Sport Clubja'', the "Sport Club of Iron and Metal Workers", on 16 March 1911. The club colours are red and blue. Most of its facilities are situated in Budapest's 13th district in the north of the city. They have won the Hungarian League six times. Vasas is known internationally for reaching the semi-finals of the 1957–58 European Cup, the quarter-finals in the 1967–68 European Cup season, and for being the most successful club in the Mitropa Cup with 6 championships. History Vasas first entered the Nemzeti Bajnokság I in the 1916–17 Nemzeti Bajnokság I, 1916–17 season. Since then the club have managed to win seven titles. The club's most successful period was between 1957 and 1966, when they won the Hungarian league five times. Crest and colours Naming history * 1911–1925: Vas-és Fémmunkások Sport Clubja ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Budapest Honvéd FC
Budapest Honvéd Football Club (), commonly known as Budapest Honvéd or simply Honvéd, is a Hungarian sports club based in Kispest, Budapest, with the colours of red and black. The club is best known for its football team. ''Honvéd'' means the Homeland Defence. Originally formed as ''Kispest AC'', they became ''Kispest FC'' in 1926 before reverting to their original name in 1944. The team enjoyed a golden age during the 1950s when it was renamed ''Budapesti Honvéd SE'' and became the Hungarian Army team. The club's top players from this era, Ferenc Puskás, Sándor Kocsis, József Bozsik, Zoltán Czibor, and Gyula Grosics helped the club win the Hungarian League four times during the 1950s and also formed the nucleus of the legendary Hungary national team popularly known as the '' Mighty Magyars.'' During the 1980s and early 1990s, the club enjoyed another successful period, winning a further eight Hungarian League titles. They also won league and cup doubles in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
