Police Announcement
The State Police plan of measures to ensure public order and safety before, during and after the football match Albania–Finland, to be played today, 12.11.2026, at 20:45, at the “Air Albania” Stadium.
State Police leaders and representatives of the Albanian Football Association and its security officials have held several meetings to coordinate actions to ensure the smooth running of this event and the safety of players and fans.
State Police structures, drawing on positive experience in planning, organizing and managing public order and security during international events, have drafted the plan of measures, which sets out the tasks to be carried out by all Police services, in coordination with other institutions.
To facilitate vehicle traffic in the city of Tirana on 12.11.2026, from 17:00 until the end of the match, the State Police, in cooperation with the Tirana Municipal Police, will apply traffic restrictions on several roads near the stadium.
Roads that will be blocked from 17:00 until the end of the match:
– “Dëshmorët e Kombit” Boulevard, from the “Laguna” fast food restaurant, near the bridge of the former Dajti Hotel;
– “Papa Gjon Pali II” Street, at the RTSH crossroads;
– “Dervish Hima” Street, near the US Embassy;
– “Asim Zeneli” Street, near the US Embassy;
– “Themistokli Gërmenji” Street, at the entrance;
– “Ismail Qemali” Street, at the RTSH crossroads;
– “Lekë Dukagjini” Street, near the former Republic Guard (entrance corridor to the designated parking, only for vehicles authorized by the FSHF);
– “Abdyl Frashëri” Street, near the University Book crossroads;
– At “Ëillson” Square, shortly before the end of the match, traffic will be diverted towards “Sami Frashëri” Street.
Elbasani Street, the Ring Road and “Bajram Curri” Boulevard will remain open for vehicle movement.
In implementation of the plan of measures, State Police officers will carry out thorough checks on fans before they enter the stadium, in order to prevent the entry of racist banners, fireworks, flares, pyrotechnic materials, metal coins, umbrellas, lighters, mobile phone chargers, cosmetic products and devices, as well as other items that are dangerous to the life and health of participants.
We ask fans to kindly present themselves at the stadium entrances from 18:30, as due to the flow of fans, they may miss the opportunity to enter the stadium shortly before the match begins.
To ensure the smooth running of this sporting event, the State Police has deployed hundreds of police officers, who will guarantee public order and safety and will provide assistance and information to fans when needed, so that the event concludes without incidents, in the interest of the country’s image.