Stadion Euroborg
Stadion Euroborg is the home of FC Groningen. The two-tier stadium has a capacity of 22,500 seats.
Stadion Euroborg replaced Groningen’s old Oosterpark Stadion. Construction of the new stadium started in 2004, but due to delays the stadium opened a half year later than originally planned. Total construction costs amounted to €45.5 million.
The stadium was officially opened on the 13th of January 2006 by Arjen Robben, who started his career at the club. The first official match played at the stadium was a league match against Heerenveen (2-0). A week earlier a try-out match had been played against Veendam.
Quickly after the opening of the stadium the club already considered expanding the Euroborg, as it consistently sold out in its early years. Though the stadium can technically be expanded to a capacity of 33,000, the club currently lacks the finances to perform any major redevelopments.
Getting there
Stadion Euroborg is located about 2 kilometres south-east of Groningen’s city centre and its main railway station. The walk from the centre should take less than half an hour.
A 5-minute walk away from the stadium lies rail station Groningen Europapark, which receives regular service from the main railway station. The ride takes only 2 minutes.
From the city centre, the stadium can be reached with bus 8. Take the bus from the western edge of the A-Kerkhof square (in the direction of Station Noord). Get off at stop Boumaboulevard after an approximate 15-minute ride. Bus 8 runs twice an hour.
Alternatively take bus 5 from the central Grote Markt square (direction Ter Borch), and get off at Meeuwderbaan. From there walk 10 minutes to the stadium.
If arriving by car, take exit 38 from the A7 motorway. The stadium is signposted from the A7. Follow Euroborg.
Address: Boumaboulevard 41, 9723 ZS Groningen
Tickets
Tickets for FC Groningen matches can be bought online (Dutch only), or at any of the Ticketbox pre-sale points. For a number of matches possession of a Groningen Club Card will be required to be able to purchase tickets.
FC Groningen operates close to full capacity, and sells out many matches. Limited tickets may be available in pre-sale for matches against the lesser opponents.
Tickets cost between €18.00 and €24.00.
For ordering from abroad, or more information, email supporterszaken@fcgroningen.nl.
Stadium tours
FC Groningen offers guided stadium tours around the Euroborg, which include access to the press areas, VIP boxes, the dressing rooms, and players tunnel. The tour lasts about 90 minutes.
Tours run every Wednesday at 4:30 pm, but will need a minimum attendance of 8 people if not to get cancelled. The tour costs €9.00.
For more information and bookings call +31 (0) 50 5878787 or email rondleidingen@fcgroningen.nl.
Relevant Internet links:
FCGroningen.nl – Official website of FC Groningen.
Groningen.nl – Groningen tourist information.
Qbuzz.nl – Groningen public transport information.
NS.nl – Check train times and fares.
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