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MatchesGRONINGENFC GRONINGEN vs SBV EXCELSIOR

MATCH BRIEF: FC GRONINGEN vs SBV EXCELSIOR

Fan Safety
67/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:30.942Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

FC Groningen

AWAY TEAM

SBV Excelsior

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Eredivisie
KICKOFF
02 MAY 16:45
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
32
VENUE
Hitachi Capital Mobility Stadion
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

Netherlands is Schengen. EU users need ID. Non-EU need passport. ETIAS required from late 2026.

Fan Safety Score
67
Physical Safety
80GOOD
Theft Protection
60MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Student city. Beer €3.50-€4.50. Inside Euroborg: Tokens/Card (Heineken).

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

11°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

5.8°C - 15.3°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessHitachi Capital Mobility Stadion

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Train to 'Groningen Europapark' station is next to the stadium. 2-min walk. From Main Station, take train (3 mins) or Bus 28.

Warning: Away fans usually arrive via mandatory train/bus combi for big games.

Modern 'Green Cathedral'. Away fans in South-East Corner (Sectors O, P, Q). Capacity ~1,100. Entrance Gate 3 via Gideonweg bridge.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Alcohol
  • Stickers

CRITICAL

The 'glass wall' separating home/away fans is famously thick. Views are good, steep.

Exit routes & evacuation

Exit via the Gideonweg bridge directly to the away compound/train platform.

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Groningen Eelde (GRQ) / Amsterdam (AMS)

Transfer

Bus 9 from GRQ to city. Train from AMS takes 2h.

Tip

Flying to Bremen (Germany) and taking a bus is a common hack.

Who do you think will win?

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

Grote Markt (Main Square) and Poelestraat. Huge concentration of pubs. De Drie Gezusters is a massive bar complex.

RECOMMENDED

Grote Markt offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Grote Markt

Heart of the city. 25-30 min walk to stadium or short bus/train ride.

POLICE PROFILE

STRICT

Groningen has an active ultra scene (Z-Side). Police are firm. Segregation is strictly enforced.

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