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Goffertstadion

NEC Nijmegen · Nijmegen, Netherlands

Eredivisie soccer stadium active
74
TurfNurd Score — Iconic venue
Based on capacity, historical significance and visitor interest
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Team
NEC Nijmegen
Capacity
12,500
Year Built
1939
Surface
grass
Indoor / Outdoor
outdoor
Country

About Goffertstadion

Goffertstadion is a soccer venue located in Nijmegen, Netherlands, with a seating capacity of 12,500. It is home to NEC Nijmegen, who compete in Eredivisie. Goffertstadion is one of 19 venues in Netherlands tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 10th among Eredivisie stadiums by capacity.

About Goffertstadion

Goffertstadion

Nestled in the leafy Goffertpark in Nijmegen, Goffertstadion offers visitors a charming blend of Dutch football culture and history dating back to 1939, when it was inaugurated by Prince Bernhard himself. As the passionate home ground of NEC football club, this intimate stadium provides an authentic local sporting experience away from the megastadiums of Amsterdam and Rotterdam. Whether you're catching a match day atmosphere or simply exploring the historic park surroundings, Goffertstadion captures the essence of traditional Dutch football in one of the Netherlands' oldest cities.

Historic moments
1974
Netherlands vs Argentina International Friendly
10,000 attendance
International Match
1981
Netherlands vs France FIFA World Cup Qualifier
12,500 attendance
International Match
2000
Netherlands vs Republic of Ireland International Friendly
12,500 attendance
International Match
Score breakdown: Capacity 5p · Historic events 30p · League prestige 25p