Our 5 tips for watching football matches in stadiums across the Netherlands

By Nicolas Heude —

Our 5 tips for watching football matches in stadiums across the Netherlands

How to buy tickets, where to find cheaper accommodation, how to get around, local football culture, insider tips... find all our advice for discovering stadiums across the Netherlands!

Are you keen on discovering football stadiums in the Netherlands?

Here are our tips and first-hand insights to help you organise your trip and make the most of the local football culture. With packed stadiums, festive atmospheres, easy travel, but tricky ticket availability as a groundhopper / tourist... here are our 4 essential tips to get the most out of it:

 

  • Plan your ticket purchases in advance.

Ticketing in the Netherlands can be complicated. Most sales are reserved for members or require a Dutch bank account. Other clubs like PSV Eindhoven or De Graafschap offer tickets specifically for groundhoppers.

Prepare well in advance and check our dedicated stadium pages for all the practical ticket information.

 

  • Travel easily by train.

The rail network is simple, fast and affordable. Download the NS app, which is ideal for planning your journeys between cities and catching multiple matches.

 

  • Find cheaper accommodation in neighbouring cities.

Apart from hostels, it's not easy to find affordable hotels in the Netherlands – there aren't many establishments. Since trains run late into the night, don't hesitate to look for accommodation in nearby cities or close to surrounding train stations to make savings.

 

  • Discover the local Dutch football culture.

Dutch stadiums are packed to capacity and breathe passion. Here, football is much more than a sport: it's a genuine ritual. Don't hesitate to explore stadiums of less well-known international clubs either – the atmospheres there are just as great!

 

  • Enjoy the festive atmosphere.

Before and after the match, supporters come to the stadium to celebrate. There's often entertainment or fan zones around the stadiums – there's always a good reason to party in the Netherlands!

 

To prepare your trip to the Netherlands as best as possible, check out our dedicated information page 100% about the Netherlands with all our tips and guidance.

 

And to discover hidden gem stadiums in the Netherlands, find our first-hand reports and all the official information for a selection of stadiums:

Source : Stadium Traveller

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