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The Goffertstadion ( Dutch pronunciation: [ˈɣɔfərtstaːdijɔn] ), formerly known as McDOS Goffertstadion ( [mɑɡˈdɔs ˌxɔf-]) for sponsorship reasons, is a football stadium in Nijmegen, Netherlands, located in the Goffertpark. It is home to the football club NEC. The stadium was opened on 8 July 1939 by Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands .
- 1937–1939
- Goffertstadion
- 12,500
- History and Description
- How to Get to The Goffertstadion
- Eat, Drink, and Sleep Near The Goffertstadion
- Nec Tickets
- Relevant Internet Links
The Goffertstadion, often abbreviated to “De Goffert”, opened on 8 July 1939, and was at that time the third largest stadium of the Netherlands (behind De Kuipand Amsterdam’s Olympic Stadium). The stadium had been built during the crisis years by thousands of unemployed. As the stadium was built in a den that the workers had to dig out without mach...
The Goffertstadion is located in the south of Nijmegen at about 3 kilometres from the city centre and central railway station. The stadium lies in the middle of a large park, the Goffertpark. There are various public transport options to get to the stadium. First, you can take a trainto Nijmegen Goffert station and walk to the stadium from there, w...
The Goffertstadion lies in the middle of the large Goffertpark. The surroundings are mainly residential and eating and drinking can therefore better be done in Nijmegen’s very nice city centre. The pricey Scandic Sanadome Hotel is the only hotel near the Goffertstadion, but is mainly aimed at visitors that come for their spa and health centre. It i...
Tickets for NEC games can be bought online, or at the club office at the stadium. If tickets remain available, these can also be bought on the gate on the day of the match. NEC occasionally sell out, but for most games tickets will be easily available if bought in advance and also on the day. NEC at times require possession of a NEC club card to be...
Nec-Nijmegen.nl – Official website of NEC Nijmegen. Vvvarnhemnijmegen.nl – Tourist information for the Arnhem-Nijmegen region. 9292ov.nl– Public transport journey planner.
Aug 22, 2023 · Q: When did Goffertstadion first open its doors to the public? A: Goffertstadion opened on July 8, 1939, which means it has been welcoming fans for over 84 years. Q: Has Goffertstadion ever undergone renovations? A: Yes, Goffertstadion underwent renovations in the year 2000. Q: Who was the architect responsible for designing Goffertstadion?
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Jul 18, 2021 · Goffertstadion or De Goffert as it is often shortened to is the 12,500 capacity home ground of Nijmegen Eendracht Combinatie (N.E.C). First opened in July 1939 by the Prince of Netherlands, the stadium was rebuilt into a modern footballing arena at the turn of the millennium. NEC Stadium Guide Stadium Facts
- Stadionplein 1, Nijmegen, Gelderland, 6532
- 1939
- 12,500
- NEC
Jun 2013 • Friends. The McDos Goffert Stadium ("stadion" in Dutch) is a little football/soccer arena with a capacity of 1.200 seats. It's almost only used by football club NEC, so there are not many events to visit the stadium. I can only imagine that it is a thing to do for groundhoppers.
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- Stadionplein 1, Nijmegen
Name of stadium: Goffertstadion: Total capacity: 12.500: Seats: 12.500: including 12.500 covered: Built: 1939: Formerly: De Goffert McDOS Goffertstadion (2005-2011)
While further countries are opening debates on re-allowing terracing into stadiums, in the Netherlands this is allowed for a decade. Still, only 6 Eredivisie clubs allowed standing sections. Why so few? Report by MetroNieuws.nl. Stadium: Goffertstadion (Stadion de Goffert), Nijmegen, capacity: 12470, club: NEC Nijmegen.
