Football in Leeuwarden
5 clubs where you can start, 1 with a trial training.

Sorteren
-
-
Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club Sports club in Grou -
-
S.C. Stiens Sports centre in Stiens -
-
Voetbalvereniging de Trije Doarpen Sports club in Koarnjum -
VV Oosterlittens Sports club in Easterlittens
This is how you start playing football in Leeuwarden
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.
What does football cost?
At a club you pay a membership fee. A few examples:
- Grouster Amateur Voetbal ClubMembership fee 2026-2027: Juniors € 282,00; Senior 11-a-side € 289,00
- Voetbalvereniging de Trije DoarpenMembership fee per year: Senior men €198; Senior women €176
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
2 football clubs in Leeuwarden are looking for people: as a coach, referee or simply for a few hours of help.
- Youth coach V.V. Nicator, Coaching and supervising, Monday and Wednesday evenings, on average 4 hours per week New
- Canteen worker V.V. Nicator, Helping at the club, on various days, preferably Saturday. New
- Volunteer for various tasks V.V. Nicator, Helping at the club, a few hours during the week or on Saturday New
Watching matches
Competition matches in Leeuwarden. You don't play in these, you can go and watch.
-
Wednesday 11 November, 19:30 GAVC – LAC Frisia 1883 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, O19-1 – O19-4, Sportpark Meinga
-
Friday 13 November, 19:30 GAVC 18+1 – SF Tsjom 18+1 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, Sportpark De Bining 18+
Show 25 more matches
-
Friday 13 November, 20:00 GAVC 45+1 – Blauw Wit '34 45+1 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, Sportpark Wiarda 45+
-
Friday 13 November, 20:30 Irnsum 18+1 – GAVC 18+1 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, Sportpark De Bining 18+
-
Friday 13 November, 20:30 Irnsum 45+1 – GAVC 45+1 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, Sportpark Wiarda 45+
-
Friday 13 November, 21:30 Irnsum 35+1 – GAVC 35+1 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, Sportpark Meinga 35+
-
Saturday 14 November, 08:30 Leovardia – Nicator V.V. Nicator, U10-3 – U10-1, Sportpark Kalverdijkje Noord
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:00 GAVC – SDS Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, O13-1 – O13-1, Sportpark Meinga
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:00 Hardegarijp – GAVC Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, U17-1 – U17-1, Sportpark De Warren
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:00 Irnsum – GAVC Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, U9-1 – U9-1, Sportpark De Bining
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:00 Nicator – Leeuwarder Zwaluwen V.V. Nicator, U8-1 – U8-2, Sportpark Kalverdijkje Zuid
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:15 GAVC – Friese Boys Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, GU11-1 – U11-2, Sportpark Meinga
-
Saturday 14 November, 09:40 GAVC – Aengwirden Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, O7-1 – O7-2, Sportpark Meinga
-
Saturday 14 November, 10:45 GAVC – Blauw Wit '34 Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, O12-1 – O12-4, Sportpark Meinga
-
Saturday 14 November, 12:15 GAVC – IJVC Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, O19-1 – O19-1, Sportpark Meinga
-
Saturday 14 November, 14:30 VC Trynwalden – GAVC Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, 1 – 1, Keatsjemuoilan Sports Park
Frequently asked questions
- Where can you play football in Leeuwarden?
- There are 5 clubs for football in the municipality of Leeuwarden, including V.V. Nicator, Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club, SC Leovardia, Voetbalvereniging de Trije Doarpen.
- Which football clubs offer a trial session?
- V.V. Nicator offers a trial class or trial training session. Ask the club how to sign up.
- How much does football cost in Leeuwarden?
- Grouster Amateur Voetbal Club: Membership fees 2026-2027: Juniors € 282,00; Senior outdoor football € 289,00. Voetbalvereniging de Trije Doarpen: Annual membership fee: Senior men €198; Senior women €176.
- Is football in Leeuwarden suitable for beginners?
- Ask the club about a beginners' group; not every club states the level.