Gendarmerie Everywhere: Heightened Security Measures Ahead of the Eternal Derby /VIDEO/

Pulse Sports Team 17:08 - 02 April 2026

Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet and Partizan are set to clash at 8 PM in the Belgrade Arena for Round 35 of the EuroLeague. More than two hours before the Eternal Derby kicks off, a significant number of gendarmerie personnel are already stationed around the venue.

You can follow the match between Crvena Zvezda and Partizan live on Sportal.

While fans have yet to arrive in large numbers outside the Belgrade Arena, footage from the scene shows gendarmerie officers already present and slowly taking up their positions.

Where to watch the match live on TV?

You can follow all the action from our largest arena live on Arena Premium 1, as well as through Sportal's live blog.

Who will officiate the derby?

The game will be officiated by Spaniard Carlos Peruga, Frenchman Mehdi Difalla, and Lithuanian Gytis Vilius. All three have previously refereed games involving Belgrade teams this season.

This match holds significantly greater competitive importance for Crvena Zvezda, who are still battling for a playoff spot, while Partizan has already lost all chances, even for the play-in tournament.