In a single season, he wants to attend one hundred matches — mostly in Poland. Jurenho, the well-known stadium traveler, talks to StadiumDB.com about why he chose this country, what surprised him, and which matches he will remember for a long time.

Jurenho is a stadium traveler who visits football grounds in different European countries, including Hungary, Greece, the Czech Republic, Germany, and Denmark. On his channels, he publishes videos and photos documenting matches, stands, and the atmosphere around them. He creates a variety of series — from funny fan surveys (which club would you support if your own didn’t exist?), through reports supporting ultras and showcasing their choreographies, to stadium reviews based on various criteria. His films also include reviews of food offerings and longer YouTube vlogs, in which he shows the behind-the-scenes of his football trips.

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In his conversation with StadiumDB.com, Jurenho revealed why Poland became his football center and what impressed him about the stadiums, which are among the most vibrant in Europe.

How did your stadium journey begin — did you want to do this professionally from the start, or did it begin as a hobby?

Honestly, I wouldn’t say this was my lifelong dream. As a kid, I watched matches and played football, but first I had to focus on studying and finding a job. When I became a naval officer (that’s my education) and started earning my own money, I had plenty of free time and kept reading about football clubs and fan culture around the world. That’s when I realized football is much more for people than just who wins the Champions League or the Ballon d’Or. I got absorbed by stories from the football underground: supporter movements, choreographies, political and social sympathies — and of course stadium travels, to see it all with my own eyes.

You’ve visited stadiums in Hungary, Greece, Germany, Slovakia, and Denmark — and now you regularly travel around Poland. Why Poland? What made you focus on this country?

I think it’s currently one of the three best places in Europe, both for living and for the fan culture. And besides, I’ve been living in Poland for a few years. If you look at the path Poland has taken since the end of the Warsaw Pact up to 2025, it’s impossible not to think about that progress — and the development of football here is a perfect reflection of those changes. Among all the countries of the former Eastern Bloc, none has as many modern stadiums. From the old, typical grounds with running tracks and no roof, we’ve moved to stadiums that fully compete with those in the TOP 5 leagues. In the Ekstraklasa today, 16 out of 18 stadiums have a capacity between 10 and 42 thousand, all built within the last 15 years — no other country from the former Eastern Bloc has developed its infrastructure so quickly.

The second thing is, of course, the atmosphere. I’m not the kind of guy who pays 1000 euros to fly to Barcelona just to see Lamine Yamal dribble. When I go to a stadium, it’s to feel emotions — and Poland is the right place for that. It would be unfair to say Polish fans are 100% better than those in other countries I’ve visited, but here the atmosphere in the stands is truly unique and loud, and almost every match is wrapped in clouds of smoke from flares. And I just love that.

How do you usually plan your stadium trips — do you stick to a weekly schedule, or do you act more spontaneously or follow your followers’ suggestions?

It depends. Sometimes it’s really hard to choose one or two good matches, because the schedule is packed — you need to pick one great derby out of five. Then I plan the whole trip in advance. But sometimes a follower recommends a specific game — and I’m always happy to follow those suggestions.

Is there any club that impressed you the most — maybe because of the atmosphere or just the overall experience?

That’s probably the hardest question. I can’t point to just one club. First of all, I’m very grateful to the club officials who were always open and easily granted me accreditations. And when you watch a match from pitch level, you experience it completely differently — you can look around and truly feel the scale of the crowd. It’s breathtaking. As for the best matches in Poland so far in terms of atmosphere, they were:

• Legia – Chelsea 0:3
• Lech – Piast 1:0
• Ruch – Wisła Kraków 0:5
• GKS Katowice – Górnik Zabrze 2:1
• Legia – Widzew 2:1

Were there places you didn’t expect much from, but the atmosphere or the match really surprised you?

Oh, definitely! The first thing that comes to mind is the Korona – Widzew match in April 2025. Fireworks, clouds of smoke, flares — it had everything! Amazing. Motor Lublin’s stadium is also very loud — I’ve been there twice, for matches against Pogoń Szczecin and Arka. They weren’t derbies, and still the atmosphere was great. I should also mention the Polonia Bytom – Zagłębie Sosnowiec match in June 2025. Yes, Bytom’s stadium is very small, but the vibe was truly unique.

Do fans sometimes recognize you at stadiums? Did you expect Polish supporters to appreciate your work so much?

Yes, sometimes people come up to say hello or take a photo — and that’s really nice. I really appreciate everyone who is so kind and open to me. And here I just want to say — thank you! Thank you for watching us and for being with us!

What’s next? Are you planning to keep visiting Polish stadiums throughout the whole season?

As you probably know, I’m on a mission to attend 100 matches in one season — and so far it’s going pretty well. At the end of August, I plan to head to a few matches in Germany, maybe later also in other countries, but my main direction will still be Poland. I love the supporter culture here, the way people care about their clubs, and how football murals color the streets of the biggest cities.