Football in Groningen
38 clubs where you can start, 9 with a trial training.
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When can you make it?
De meeste lessen zijn op dinsdagavond; op maandag vonden we niets.
Zo begin je met voetbal in Groningen
You play football at a club, in a team with players of your own age. Children often play at a club close to home or school.
- Choose a club nearbyCheck whether the club has teams for your age.
- Request a trial training sessionYou train with them a few times before you decide.
- Become a memberThe club looks for a team for you. The membership fee differs per club and per age.
Eerst zonder club een balletje trappen? Op de Cruyff Courts in de stad speel je gratis.
What does football cost?
At a club you pay a membership fee. A few examples:
- GRCSenioren € 285; O9 € 195 (laatste update contributie seizoen 2024-2025)
- Amicitia VMCSenioren 2026/2027: 7×7 / Walking Football € 100, Senioren jonger dan 25 € 205, Senioren veld € 225 / zaal € 140,…
- FC LewenborgJaarcontributie 2026/2027: O7 € 100,00; Senioren € 293,00
- vv DIO GroningenSenioren € 235,00 (incl 35+/45+); Waskosten per jaar per persoon € 35,00
Your first time
At most football clubs you may train with them a few times before you join. You train with a team of your age and level. Bring football boots or trainers, shin pads and a water bottle.
About football
You play football with two teams of eleven players, or with smaller teams for youth, indoors and at 7-v-7. Youth teams are called JO for boys and mixed, and MO for girls, with the age after it. You train once to three times a week and play a match at the weekend.
Help out with football
10 clubs for football in Groningen are looking for people: as a coach, referee or simply for a few hours' help.
- Chair, CVV Oranje Nassau CVV Oranje Nassau, Board and committees, the chairmanship becomes vacant on 1 March 2027. New
- Coach Women's team 2 G.S.F.V. Drs. Vijfje, Coaching and supervising, season 26/27; training on Wednesday, match on Friday evening With allowance
- Youth goalkeeping coach Keepersschool Groningen, Coaching and supervising, available at least once a month, on Friday and/or Sunday With allowance
Frequently asked questions
- Where can you play football in Groningen?
- There are 35 clubs for football in the municipality of Groningen, including Bslim, HFC '15, Keepersschool Groningen, Kids United. Offerings can be found in Haren, among others.
- Which football clubs offer a trial session?
- Including Bslim, HFC '15, Keepersschool Groningen, Kids United and Monkey Moves Groningen offer a trial class or trial training. For 8 classes, the trial class is even listed. Ask the club how to sign up.
- Where can you play football for free in Groningen?
- Gratis plekken: Cruyff Court Oosterparkwijk, Cruyff Court Corpus den Hoorn. Gratis lessen: Kabouters (VV Haren).
- How much does football cost in Groningen?
- GRC: Seniors € 285; O9 € 195 (latest contribution update season 2024-2025). Amicitia VMC: Seniors 2026/2027: 7×7 / Walking Football € 100, Seniors under 25 € 205, Seniors pitch € 225 / hall € 140,….
- Is football in Groningen suitable for beginners?
- Ask the club about a beginners' group; not every club states the level.