AFAS Stadion Stadium
Football stadium in Alkmaar, home of AZ
Located in Alkmaar, AFAS Stadion is home to AZ Alkmaar; matchdays offer Eredivisie football, stadium tours and local bars near the pitch.
AFAS Stadion at a Glance#
Address: AFAS Stadion, Alkmaar, Netherlands
Website: https://www.az.nl/afas-stadion
Admission: Varies by event; stadium tours may be arranged through AZ Alkmaar’s official channels
About AFAS Stadion#
AFAS Stadion is the football stadium used by AZ Alkmaar in Alkmaar, North Holland. It opened in 2006 and is the club’s primary match venue.
The stadium holds roughly 19,500 spectators and is used for Eredivisie fixtures and other events. It replaced the club’s previous ground and carries the name of its commercial sponsor.
AFAS Stadion sits within Alkmaar close to the city centre and transport links, serving as the primary sports venue for the town.
- Home of AZ Alkmaar: Home stadium of AZ Alkmaar, hosting Eredivisie and domestic cup matches for the club.
- Capacity and opening year: Opened in 2006 and has a spectator capacity of around 19,500, with modern facilities for supporters and media.
How to Get to AFAS Stadion#
The stadium is about 2.5-3 km north of Alkmaar city centre. From Alkmaar Centraal station take bus lines 3 or 6 to stops near AFAS Stadion or walk (~25-30 minutes). By car, follow signs for ‘AZ’ or AFAS Stadion from the N242/N9 roads; limited parking is available on match days.
Tips for Visiting AFAS Stadion#
- If attending a match, buy tickets from the official AZ Alkmaar website to avoid scalpers.
- The stadium has a pronounced slope and good acoustics - sit on the shorter-side stands for the most vocal home support.
- Combine a visit with a stroll through Alkmaar's old town; the train station is a 20-25 minute walk.
Best Time to Visit AFAS Stadion#
Best visited during the Dutch football season for a match-day experience; summer is quieter and good for combined sightseeing.
Weather & Climate near AFAS Stadion#
AFAS Stadion's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 21°C. Moderate rainfall (824 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 5° | -2° | 67 mm | overcast | 91% | 6.5 m/s | 0.0 low | 8.1h |
| February | Poor | 1° - 6° | -2° | 47 mm | overcast | 90% | 6.0 m/s | 0.1 low | 9.7h |
| March | Poor | 3° - 9° | 2° | 60 mm | overcast | 86% | 6.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 4° - 11° | 5° | 41 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 5.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 16° | 12° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 5.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.5h |
| June | Good | 11° - 18° | 15° | 62 mm | overcast | 79% | 5.0 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.5h |
| July | Good | 13° - 20° | 17° | 63 mm | overcast | 79% | 4.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.0h |
| August | Good | 13° - 21° | 17° | 65 mm | overcast | 80% | 4.7 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.5h |
| September | Good | 11° - 18° | 14° | 90 mm | overcast | 82% | 5.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 101 mm | overcast | 86% | 5.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 3° | 96 mm | overcast | 90% | 5.8 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.6h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 7° | 0° | 83 mm | overcast | 92% | 6.1 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.5h |
