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Kraków Derby

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The Kraków Derby is the football rivalry between Wisła Kraków and Cracovia, two historic clubs from the Polish city of Kraków. The fixture is also known in Polish as the Święta Wojna, or Holy War, and reflects a local sporting conflict that extends beyond individual league campaigns. It is followed by supporters of both clubs and has been played in Poland's national league and cup competitions.

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Which clubs play in the Kraków Derby?

The derby is contested by Wisła Kraków and Cracovia, two historic clubs from the same Polish city. Their rivalry is often called the Holy War. [Source](https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/01b1-0f848475fc82-476c5bc3d458-1000--krakow-rivals-joint-celebration/)

Why is the Kraków Derby called the Holy War?

The name refers to the extraordinary intensity of the rivalry between Wisła supporters and Cracovia supporters, not to a religious competition. The two clubs have been rivals since the early 20th century and both trace their origins to 1906. [Source](https://krakow.wiki/wisla-krakow-fc/)

Which stadiums host the Kraków Derby?

Wisła's home is Stadion Miejski im. Henryka Reymana, while Cracovia plays at Stadion im. Józefa Piłsudskiego. The grounds are close enough that the derby is a literal neighborhood rivalry as well as a football one. [Source](https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/01b1-0f848475fc82-476c5bc3d458-1000--krakow-rivals-joint-celebration/)

Are Wisła Kraków and Cracovia among Poland's oldest football clubs?

Yes. Cracovia is generally regarded as Poland's oldest existing football club, while Wisła is also one of the country's historic founding clubs from 1906. That long shared history is a major reason the derby carries unusual cultural weight. [Source](https://www.uefa.com/news-media/news/01b1-0f848475fc82-476c5bc3d458-1000--krakow-rivals-joint-celebration/)

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