SK Kladno returns to professional football after 15‑year absence

SK Kladno will compete in the Czech second division for the first time in fifteen years, marking the club’s return to professional football. Coach Zdeněk Hašek described the achievement as historic and praised the extensive effort required to secure a league licence, including organizational work and fundraising. The club’s first home match will feature a kickoff by former Kladno native and coach Miroslav Koubek.

The promotion follows a successful season in the fourth tier, and the team is preparing for its inaugural professional match amid heightened local enthusiasm.