Netherlands (Part 2): Northern Ireland Fans' Embassy Blog

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Hopefully all those already in the Netherlands are having a great time, with lots more fans still to travel between now and Thursday. 

The matchday information which we've been provided with is as follows (some of this we shared previously):

The meeting place on matchday as recommended by the Dutch police is Oude Haven, a harbour area. There are some bars there, but it's largely an open space. 

If you do go there, then you can make your way to the stadium by taking the train at station ‘Blaak’ with the destination 'Dordrecht'. The nearest Metro station is also 'Blaak'. 

After two stops you'll be at the ‘Rotterdam Stadion’ stop. 

If you decide to socialise in one of the other areas of the city, then you can get to the stadium from Rotterdam Centraal Station. You should be directed to the right train for Rotterdam Stadion. A one-way ticket costs €2,40 and the journey time is less than ten minutes. 

Alternatively, you can take Tram 12 from Rotterdam Centraal Station to Stadion Feijenoord De Kuip, a single journey ticket costs €1,78 and the journey takes just slightly longer than ten minutes. 

A timetable is available via: https://www.ret.nl/en/home/travelling-with-the-ret/timetable.html or https://9292.nl/en

We're told that THERE IS NO FREE MATCHDAY TRAVEL. 

After disembarking the train, you can access the stadium via turnstiles 53-58. If you arrive by train you are already on the right side of the stadium. If you arrive by tram you need to walk to the other side of the stadium.

BAGS POLICY

The stadium has an official bag policy. Only small bags (max 21cm x 30cm x 10cm) are allowed inside the stadium. There are no storage room facilities available for luggage that is not allowed in the stadium.

FLAGS AND BANNERS

We're advised that the maximum dimensions of flags and banners which can be brought in are 2 metres x 1.5 metres. We're waiting for confirmation from the police as to whether they will allow earlier admission for anyone wanting to hang a flag or banner.