FC Utrecht

Om FC Utrecht

Galgenwaard is one of the most atmospheric grounds in the Dutch league precisely because it is small and enclosed. The stands sit close to the pitch and the support on the Bunnik side stands throughout, producing a noise out of proportion to the capacity. The original stadium dates from 1936 and was comprehensively rebuilt around the turn of the century into its present form.

FC Utrecht have a distinct supporter culture built on the idea of the club as the city's club. You notice it on a matchday: much of the crowd comes from Utrecht itself, the atmosphere is idiosyncratic, and matches against Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV are treated as the high points of the season.

For a visitor this is a useful fixture to know about. Utrecht sits at the centre of the Dutch rail network, roughly half an hour from Amsterdam and Schiphol, so a match here is easy to attach to a stay anywhere in the country. It also offers something the bigger grounds cannot: a full house at close quarters in a stadium of manageable size. Access runs through the club card system, and we arrange official tickets and hospitality with a confirmed seat.

Hospitality hos FC Utrecht

FC Utrecht offer official hospitality in the business lounges along the main stand, with catering before and after the match. For an international visitor the difference is access and convenience: a regular ticket requires a Dutch club card, while a hospitality place is confirmed when you book. Because the ground is compact, hospitality puts you close to the pitch with a view of the halfway line rather than at a distance.

• Almindelige billetter fra € 129 pr. person (vejledende)

Det er den laveste pris for hver type i vores aktuelle udbud. De to beløb kan komme fra forskellige kampe, for prisen varierer meget efter modstanderen.

Praktisk på kampdagen

Arrive an hour before kick-off. There are a few bars near the ground and the Herculesplein offers somewhere to have a drink beforehand. Buses from Utrecht Centraal run more frequently on matchdays. League matches fall at weekends, with kick-off times confirmed a few weeks ahead, and beer inside Dutch grounds is usually low-alcohol. If you have time in the city, the Dom Tower, the canals with their wharf cellars and the Centraal Museum are all within walking distance.