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MatchesHEERENVEENSC HEERENVEEN vs HERACLES ALMELO

MATCH BRIEF: SC HEERENVEEN vs HERACLES ALMELO

Fan Safety
66/100
MODERATE
Based on the safety score below
Last Updated: 2026-01-19T10:08:33.015Z|Author: system

HOME TEAM

SC Heerenveen

AWAY TEAM

Heracles Almelo

FIXTURE DETAILS

COMPETITION
Eredivisie
KICKOFF
05 APR 12:30
STAGE
Regular Season
MATCHDAY
29
VENUE
Abe Lenstra Stadion
COUNTRY ENTRY REQUERMENTS

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

Fan Safety Score
66
Physical Safety
80GOOD
Theft Protection
55MODERATE
Scams
70GOOD
Police Reliability
50MODERATE

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 12:02 AM

AVG BEER

Heerenveen is provincial. Beer €3.50-€4.50. Inside stadium: Tokens/Card.

LAST UPDATED: 19/01 10:08 AM

HISTORICAL AVGESTIMATE

7°C | PARTIALLY CLOUDY

5.3°C - 8.7°C

LAST UPDATED: 13/03 8:01 PM

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Flights

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OPERATIONAL MAP

Stadium accessAbe Lenstra Stadion

GETTING TO THE GROUND

Walk from Station (20 mins). Abe Lenstra Boulevard. Bus 15/48 to 'Stadion'.

Warning: Train station is a bit of a trek (1.5km). Taxis are rare.

Named after local legend. Away fans in South-East Corner (Sectors 24-28). Entrance L/M. Capacity ~1,200.

PROHIBITED ITEMS

  • Bags larger than A4
  • Alcohol
  • Confetti

CRITICAL

Away sector is known for being decent. Catering kiosks are accessible. Glass screens usually present.

Exit routes & evacuation

Direct access to the secured away parking area.

Exit via Entrance L/M to the dedicated bus parking

MISSION LOGISTICS

Hub

Amsterdam (AMS)

Transfer

2h train ride from Schiphol to Heerenveen. Or fly to Groningen (GRQ).

Tip

Direct trains from Schiphol exist.

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RECOMMENDED ZONE

Oude Koemarkt. The main square with cafes and bars. Very Frisian atmosphere.

RECOMMENDED

Oude Koemarkt offers good transport links and is generally safe for away supporters.

TACTICAL INTEL

GATHERING POINT

CENTRAL MEETING POINT

Oude Koemarkt

From here it is a 20 min walk to the stadium.

POLICE PROFILE

RELAXED

Frisians are friendly. Unless it's the derby vs Cambuur, security is low profile.

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