If you are anything of a football fan, you should know of the northern football club FC Groningen by now. Located in the South-east of the city, FC Groningen plays the best games at home in the Euroborg stadion (stadium) with their loyal fanbase always in attendance. FC Groningen is currently playing in the Dutch Premier League (de Eredivisie). Every home game, the stadium becomes filled with a sea of green and white colours, and on the special occasion, you will also experience the loyal fanbase going above and beyond with their extra decoration. Songs will be sung, FC Groningen players will be celebrated and beers will be drunk. If you want to attend a game, plan ahead because tickets sell out quickly! Find the game schedule on the website of FC Groningen. 

Would you like to see explosive play, high jumps and quick dives? Then a volleyball game from the first male team of the Groninger volleyball club Lycurgus, might be the best option for you! The team plays games indoors in the Martiniplaza or in the Alfa-college sportscentre. The ambiance is also never overlooked at the Lycurgus home games. Cheers will be heard to the beat of a drum, applause will be given for beautifully made points and waving will be shown when great blocks are made. If that’s not enough yet, Lycurgus mascot ‘Skyler the Wolf’ will bring out the best from the audience together with the DJ and commenter! Find the game schedule on the website of Lycurgus.

Another indoor event at the Martiniplaza; the Groninger basketball team Donar. Dunks, quick actions and endless footwork can be admired during one of their home games. When watching Donar Groningen, the seven times national champion, a good game of basketball is almost guaranteed. Dressed in white during their home games and in blue when playing away, the basketball stars never fail to impress. With their mascot ‘Thunder the Tiger’, a halftime show that includes fantastic cheerleaders and a riveting game, there is no room for boredom during your attendance. The home basketball game has always reminded me of the American ones! Sounds exciting? Find the game schedule on the website of Donar Groningen!

For a night full of ice cold moves, try attending a home game from GIJS Groningen! This Groninger ice hockey team plays at the Sportcentrum Kardinge ice rink at the Eredivisie level. Speed, power and teamwork!  A fascinating game to watch from start to end. Cheers from the public, ticks from sticks, and swooshes from the puck and skates, everything effortlessly sliding over the ice, all playing its part in the ambiance of the game. You do not have to be a seasoned icehockey fan, or even know anything about the sport to have a good time at one of the home games of GIJS Groningen! Want to experience what a game is like?  Find the game schedule on the website of GIJS Groningen!

Would you (rather) like to play sports yourself, but are you not sure yet which sport will suit you the best? Find one on this page of Groningenlife!