The stadium was originally built and inaugurated in 1936, making it one of the older active professional football grounds in the Netherlands.
The club, SC Cambuur, is famously known by the nickname 'The Yellow-Blues' reflecting their team colors.
The stadium's pitch has undergone several surface renewals over the decades, transitioning between natural and high-quality artificial turf.
It is situated in the Cambuur district, from which the football club derives its name.
The venue has served as a cultural anchor for the city of Leeuwarden for nearly nine decades.
Cambuur Stadion has served as the home ground for the Dutch professional football club SC Cambuur since 1936. Located in Leeuwarden, the venue is a traditional stadium characterized by its proximity to the pitch, fostering an intense atmosphere for Eerste Divisie matches. The facility is currently transitioning as SC Cambuur is in the process of moving to a new modern stadium, the Kooi Stadion, which impacts the operational status of the Cambuurplein location. It features four distinct stands, including the recognizable main stand and the fan-dedicated side areas. The stadium layout reflects mid-20th-century Dutch architectural standards for sporting venues. It has historically hosted significant regional matches and club training sessions. The surrounding neighborhood is primarily residential, integrated into the urban fabric of eastern Leeuwarden.
The exterior facade at Cambuurplein 44, featuring the club's historic signage and branding.
Check the official club website for the current status of the stadium as home matches have moved to the new Kooi Stadion.
Wear yellow and blue apparel if you are visiting to support the local team during any remaining events.
Explore the surrounding Cambuur neighborhood for local architecture that predates the post-war expansion.
Do not expect full match-day stadium tours or access to the pitch, as the club has relocated its primary operations.
The venue is largely decommissioned for professional football as the club moved to the new Kooi Stadion in 2024.
Respect private property boundaries as the facility is in a transition period; standard sports fan etiquette applies during match days.
