FC Vardar Skopje, since 1947
Home sector: Our home sector is located in lower point of the West Stand of the Skopje City Stadium. As is typical in the Balkans, the most eagerly anticipated matches are the derby games, which draw big crowds of Vardar fans, supporters, and ultras. However, it's important to note that football in Macedonia is currently at one of the lowest levels in Europe. Many of our historic football clubs, with their rich traditions, now play in the lower leagues, overshadowed by newly established clubs that are often linked to money laundering. The lack of proper stadiums, matches scheduled during inconvenient times (like 1 pm on weekdays), and unjustified away bans further contribute to the decline of the sport here. These factors have resulted in a low number of fans attending games. Despite these challenges, there are still dedicated fanatics who remain unaffected by these conditions. They travel everywhere to support the club, and keeping the ultra’ movement alive since 1987, when Komiti Zapad group was founded.
Away match: As mentioned earlier, the most highly anticipated away games are the derbies against Pelister Bitola. In fact, the last away derby match we attended had over 600 fans supporting the team. When there are no away bans in place, and usually there are, the number of group members traveling can range from 100 to 400, depending on the significance of the match and where the game is played. In general, away games are particularly attractive not just for the competitive football, but for the opportunity to enjoy time with friends and escape personal and everyday problems. In a region where many football clubs lack dedicated support groups, derby games naturally draw larger crowds. Therefore, every away game is a unique experience and story of its own.
Friendships: Komiti have only two official friendships: Ultras Gelsenkirchen (FC Schalke 04) and Vojvodi Tetovo (FC Teteks Tetovo). However, beyond these formal alliances, there are personal connections between certain group members and subgroups with other ultra/fan groups, both domestic and international.
Enemies: The situation in Macedonia is indeed complex, especially when it comes to ethnic tensions and related issues. In this context, it's important to distinguish between rivals and enemies. While rivals are teams with whom we may engage in limited cooperation—such as offering mutual support in matters like opposing the federation rules, police restrictions/brutality, or dealing with away game bans, while our relationship with enemies is entirely different. With enemies, there is no room for fair play or any form of interaction whatsoever. Our primary rivals are Pelister Bitola, but when it comes to enemies, this includes any ethnic-Albanian club that has any kind of “supporting group”.
Groups: The West Stand is home to a single main group: Komiti Zapad. Unlike other fan movements where multiple groups collaborate within the Curva/Stand, here it's unified under one main banner. However, within Komiti, there are several active subgroups and crews. These subgroups are typically organized based on neighborhood ties, but some also come together around shared interests beyond just supporting FC Vardar—such as lifestyle, music, "sport," and other cultural or social connections. This structure allows for a diverse yet cohesive community in our West stand, united by a deep passion for the club and the values of the ultra’ movement.
