The club has made the decision » Free entry to a crucial match in the fight for the play-offs
Article by Mihai Șovei – Published Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:34 p.m. / Updated Thursday, February 19, 2026, 4:34 p.m.
The management of the Oțelul Galați club announced that the supporters will have free entry to the match against the UTA Arad team, scheduled for Friday, February 20, from 5:00 p.m.
This decision comes in the context of the very large amount of snow deposited these days, and several areas of the stadium will be closed. Supporters expected at the match will enter exclusively through the second stand of the stadium, as it appears from the statement posted by the team on social networks.
Free entry for fans at Oțelul Galati – UTA Arad
A day before the game, the club coached by Laszlo Balint appealed to the supporters to help clear the stadium of snow. In Galati, as in many other regions of the country, it has snowed heavily in the last few days. Just a few hours after this call, the club's management announced that entry to the game will be free which is expected to be very important in order to qualify for the Super League play-off.
“Due to the large amount of snow, the entrance to tomorrow's match, Oțelul Galati – UTA Arad, will be FREE, and access will be EXCLUSIVE to stand 2 of the Oțelul stadium. Including the subscribers from tribune 1 and the lawns will have access to the other area of the arena – only Tribuna Zero will be entered normally, based on the subscription.
Supporters who have already purchased a ticket in stand 1 or on the lawns for this match will be able to get their money back or – at their choice – receive an invitation to the next match. Thank you for your understanding and we are waiting for you at the stadium!” reads the message posted on social networks.
The match is expected to be crucial in order to qualify for the Superliga play-off. With 3 stages left in the regular season, the Galatasarays are in 9th place in the Superliga, with 40 points after 27 stages, one behind the Aradenians.
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