Founded in the summer of 2002 out of a playful challenge among friends, FC Wojtyla is a club built on camaraderie, humor, and a love for competition. What started as a casual gathering quickly evolved into a spirited and informal community, blending athletic fun with a lighthearted approach to tradition. With roots in Vienna and a flair for the absurd, FC Wojtyla thrives on its unique, whimsical origins and the shared passion of its members.

The Vienna State Opera is a historic opera house in Vienna, opened in 1869 as the "Vienna Court Opera" in the presence of Emperor Franz Joseph I. It was the first major building on the Vienna Ring Road and seats 1,709 people. One of the world’s busiest opera houses, it stages over 350 performances yearly, including opera and ballet. It is home to the Vienna State Ballet and the famous Vienna Opera Ball, and its orchestra feeds into the Vienna Philharmonic. 

The All European Stars is a team composed of players from different European Nations and Theatres, both those from the Theatres who are unable to participate, and some made available by the participating teams. It debuted in the EFCT 36 in Milan in 2003, captained by Måns Patterson of the Royal Theater in Stockholm, finishing second. This year is its ninth participation in the Tournament. Also in the last occasion in which it participated, Milan 2022, it ranked second in the EFCT.

The Maribor Theatre football team represents the Slovenian National Theatre Maribor, a cultural hub offering drama, opera, ballet, and symphony performances. Located in the historic city center, the theatre plays a vital role in local cultural life and hosts Slovenia’s largest theatre festival, Borštnikovo srečanje. The team is part of a vibrant arts community with international collaborations and events. It blends the passion for performance with the spirit of sport, uniting artists and staff on the field. 

The SK Burgtheater football team represents the iconic Burgtheater in Vienna, opened in 1888 and located on the Ringstraße. It is part of the Burgtheater GmbH, which includes multiple venues like the Akademietheater and Kasino am Schwarzenbergplatz. The team’s jerseys feature the colors anthracite/light green and red/white. Blending sport and stage, the team likely includes staff and artists from Austria’s renowned national theatre. 

The Teatro Principal of Zaragoza was built in 1799 (its 225th anniversary was in 2024). Since then, it has undergone several renovations, the most notable being in the 19th century, inspired by the layout of La Scala in Milan, and later in the 20th century to maintain its current appearance. It is an Italian-style theater with a capacity for 864 spectators. It is publicly owned by the Zaragoza City Council. It has 50 employees and hosts productions covering all genres of the performing arts. In 2007, we participated in the European Theatre Teams Championship for the first time, having participated in 12 editions.

The Vereinigte Bühnen Wien (United Stages Vienna) consist of four theatres. They were founded in 1987 and initially included the Theater an der Wien and the Raimund Theater. In 1988, the Ronacher was added, and until 2005, musicals were performed in all three theatres. In 2006, to mark the 250th birthday of W.A. Mozart, the Theater an der Wien became a dedicated opera house. In 2011, the Kammeroper was added as an additional venue. The football team of the Vereinigte Bühnen Wien is made up of performers, musicians, administrative staff, and technicians.