Stadion De Vijverberg
Stadion De Vijverberg is the home of BV De Graafschap. The stadium has a capacity of 12,600, of which a few hundred standing places.
De Vijverberg opened on the 4th of September 1954 with a match between De Graafschap and Fortuna ’54. The stadium counted with a capacity of 12,000 at that time, though mostly consisting of standing places.
Over the years the stadium underwent several changes, with redevelopments in the 1960s, 80s, and early 90s. By the late 90s the stadium had severely aged though, and in 1998 the club started a major redevelopment program. Over a period of two years all stands got demolished and reconstructed, with works completed in the summer of 2000.
In 2007 a small renovation further increased capacity, and one year later, in 2008, the club decided to convert part of the seats into a standing section.
In recent years the club has been considering a move to a new stadium with higher capacity, however in the end could not get approval from the local council. The club will now investigate the options to improve the current Vijverberg.
Getting there
Stadion De Vijverberg is located in the south-east of the small city of Doetinchem. The stadium lies about a kilometre from the city’s railway station, making for a 15-minute walk. The walk from the city centre, lying north of the station, takes only 5 to 10 minutes more.
Regular trains run between Arnhem and Doetinchem. The journey takes about half an hour.
By car, from the A18 motorway (which branches off the A12 Utrecht-Oberhausen), take exit 4 Doetinchem-Oost, and turn left onto the N317. At the second set of traffic lights turn right onto the Terborgseweg. After about 400 metres turn right into the small street Esdoornlaan. Follow for 300 metres until the T with the Lijsterbeslaan. Turn right. The stadium will be on the left side of the road after having crossed the railroad tracks.
Address: Lijsterbeslaan 101A, 7004 GN Doetinchem
Tickets
Tickets for De Graafschap matches can be bought at the Club Office at the stadium, or via one of the Ticketbox sales points. For many games a De Graafschap Club Card is required to buy tickets. If in the possession of such card, tickets can also be bought online.
De Graafschap sells out most of its matches in the Eredivisie, and ticket counters at the stadium tend to be closed on the day of the match.
Ticket prices range from €22.50 to €32.50.
Stadium tours
De Graafschap offers guided stadium tours that include the dressing room, players tunnel, and press room. The tour takes about 60 minutes.
Contact De Graafschap by email info@degraafschap.nl, or phone +31 (0) 314 368450 to find out about specific dates and hours. The tour costs €6.50.
Relevant Internet links:
Degraafschap.nl – Official website of De Graafschap.
Vvvdoetinchem – Doetinchem tourist information.
Ns.nl – Check train times and fares.
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