August 9, 2026, Sinj, Croatia

311. Sinjska alka

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Experience the 311th Sinj Alka — a tradition that never misses its mark. In the heart of Sinj, history comes alive again. Strength, pride, and precision — all in a single day.

The Sinj Alka is not just an event. It is a symbol of victory, identity, and unity.

For 311 godina, alkars have ridden in remembrance of the famous victory over the Ottomans in 1715.
Every hit on the alka carries the weight of the tradition and pride of the entire region.

Here, you don't come just to watch.
You come to feel an atmosphere you cannot experience anywhere else..

ADDRESS

Alkar racecourse, Sinj, Croatia

Time
  1. August 2026 — Bara at 5:30 PM
  2. 8 August 2026 — Čoja at 5:30 PM
  3. 9 August 2026 — Alka at 4:30 PM
A Tradition Spanning Centuries

Experience a chivalric game that has remained unchanged for more than three centuries.
Every detail — from the uniforms to the rules — has stayed true to the original.

Three Runs. Three Chances for Glory. Every Hit Decides the Winner.

Alkars at full gallop aim their lance at the alka. Three rounds. One chance. No room for error.
Tri kruga. Jedna prilika. Bez pogreške.

A Spectacle You Must Experience Live

Thousands of spectators, historic uniforms, and an energy you can feel in the air. This is no ordinary event — this is living tradition.
Ovo nije običan događaj – ovo je živa tradicija.

Alkars of the 310th Sinj Alka
Mario Šušnjara Ivica Filipović Grčić Ante Runje
Mario Šušnjara
vojvoda
Ivica Filipović Grčić
alaj čauš
Ante Runje
zamjenik alajčauša
Josip Jadrijević Pavao Prolić Tino Radanović
Josip Jadrijević Pavao Prolić Tino Radanović
Ivo Zorica Jure Domazet Lošo Andrija Hrgović
Ivo Zorica Jure Domazet Lošo Andrija Hrgović
Ante Zorica Filip Vučemilo Frano Ivković
Ante Zorica Filip Vučemilo Frano Ivković
Frano Talaja Marko Vrca Martin Šušnjara
Frano Talaja Marko Vrca Martin Šušnjara
Josip Čačija Bože Mandac Stipe Bogdan
Josip Čačija Bože Mandac Stipe Bogdan
Kristijan Bikić Paulo Stupalo Branimir Vučković
Kristijan Bikić
barjaktar
Paulo Stupalo
pratnja barjaka
Branimir Vučković
pratnja barjaka
Mirko Vučković Josip Benja Miro Filipović Grčić
Mirko Vučković
pratnja barjaka
Josip Benja
pratnja barjaka
Miro Filipović Grčić
pratitelj barjaka
Mihovil Žiupa Davor Svalina  
Mihovil Žiupa
pratnja barjaka
Davor Svalina
vojvodin ađutant
 
Ivo Vukasović Mario Blajić Ivan Domazet
Ivo Vukasović
arambaša
Mario Blajić
zamjenik arambaše
Ivan Domazet
Ante Perajica Branimir Filipović Grčić Antonio Šimić
Ante Perajica Branimir Filipović Grčić Antonio Šimić
Bože Jagnjić Damir Kovač Levantin Marinko Majstrović
Bože Jagnjić Damir Kovač Levantin Marinko Majstrović
Bože Ivandić Ante Klapež Ivan Milošević Saki
Bože Ivandić Ante Klapež Ivan Milošević Saki
Ivan Vitić Ivan Vukasović Mladen Budimir Bekan
Ivan Vitić Ivan Vukasović Mladen Budimir Bekan
Mateo Marić Ante Bradarić Josip Vučić
Mateo Marić Ante Bradarić Josip Vučić
Joško Galić Lovrin Tomašević Mario Bošnjak
Joško Galić Lovrin Tomašević Mario Bošnjak
Marko Mrđen Ivan Vladović Miljenko Lovrić
Marko Mrđen Ivan Vladović Miljenko Lovrić
Pavao Križanac Petar Delić Marko Podrug
Pavao Križanac Petar Delić Marko Podrug
Petar Cvitković Sašo Miletić Jure Vojković
Petar Cvitković Sašo Miletić Jure Vojković
Zdeslav Ćurković Anđelko Vučković Petar Jelinčić
Zdeslav Ćurković Anđelko Vučković Petar Jelinčić
Siniša Šabić Ante Čovo Domagoj Delija
Siniša Šabić Ante Čovo Domagoj Delija
Ivan Pralija Ivan Vučković Petar Vukasović
Ivan Pralija Ivan Vučković Petar Vukasović
Marko Jelinčić Josip Prolić Stipe Pletikosić
Marko Jelinčić Josip Prolić Stipe Pletikosić

Open the door to tradition and experience the magic of the Sinj Alka. Step among the alkars, feel the power of the gallop, and live through history you will remember forever!

Alka 2026

General sponsor

Be part of one of the most renowned events in Croatia. Is there a greater honor than being a sponsor of a world-famous spectacle? Support a tradition that has preserved Croatian heritage for more than 300 years.

SPECIAL SPONSORS
Sinjske Alke

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Alka Museum

8 AM - 4 PM, Monday-Saturday

Museum address

Put Petrovca 12, 21230, Sinj, Croatia

We have preserved the chivalric spirit of Sinj since 1715. A tradition that lives on, inspires, and unites.