
Sportpark De Swadde in Buitenpost
Sportpark De Swadde is the home of VV Buitenpost in Buitenpost, a 1,500-capacity amateur ground with an A-field, an artificial-turf field 2, a clubhouse canteen and parking on the Jeltingalaan, a 13-minute walk from the station.
Photo credits
A football match between VV Buitenpost and Noordscheschut at Sportpark De Swadde.: VV Buitenpost / Andre Weening, Orange Pictures
Quick answers
- Capacity
- 1,500 (listed)
- Address
- Jeltingalaan 809285 WL Buitenpost
- Nearest station
- Buitenpost, 13 min walk
- Bus
- 61, 62 or 63 to Jeltingalaan
- Parking
- On-site car park; entrance opposite Keurloane
- Food and drink
- Clubhouse canteen with bar and kitchen
- Saturday first team
- 14:30 kick-off, ends around 16:15
- Pitches
- A-field and artificial-turf field 2
- Contact
- +31 511 541 856
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How many people fit at Sportpark De Swadde?
Sportpark De Swadde is listed for 1,500 spectators; the separate artificial-turf field 2 has its own listed capacity of 1,200.
The 1,500 figure is the ground's listed capacity. Field 2, the artificial-turf pitch with floodlights, is listed separately at 1,200.
For scale, Sportpark De Bosk, home of Harkemase Boys, is listed at 5,500 with 450 seats, and SC Cambuur's Kooi Stadion in Leeuwarden at 15,000 with 14,504 seats.
| Venue | Capacity | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Sportpark De Swadde, Buitenpost | 1,500 (field 2: 1,200) | sport.de; Europlan |
| Sportpark De Bosk, Harkema (Harkemase Boys) | 5,500 (450 seated) | Wikipedia |
| Kooi Stadion, Leeuwarden (SC Cambuur) | 15,000 (14,504 seated) | Wikipedia |
The pitches and clubhouse at De Swadde
De Swadde has an A-field with new dug-outs and a separate artificial-turf field 2 with floodlights; the clubhouse canteen stands alongside.
The A-field was renovated and received new dug-outs in 2016. The clubhouse canteen was stripped and refitted in 2018, with a larger room, a bar, new kitchen equipment and modern seating.
Tickets and match days at De Swadde
De Swadde is an amateur football ground, and the club has not published a season-long ticket price. Entry was free for the 2019 district cup tie at the ground; tickets for the 2019 friendly against SC Heerenveen cost €10, or €5 for children up to 12.
Saturday is the main football day. On the club's 31 October 2026 programme, the first home match started at 09:00, the reserves played at 12:30 and the first team at 14:30; the women's teams played on Friday at 19:00 and 19:30. A senior match lasts about 105 minutes excluding stoppage time, so the first team ends around 16:15 and a 19:30 Friday match around 21:15.
The 2019 district cup tie at De Swadde was free and kicked off at 14:30; tickets for the SC Heerenveen friendly that year cost €10, or €5 for children up to 12.
Food and drink at De Swadde
The clubhouse canteen is the place for food and drink at De Swadde. It was stripped and refitted in 2018 with a bar, new kitchen equipment, modern seating and a larger room.
In 2021 the club received a certificate for a healthier sports canteen and a water tap was officially opened. The canteen has a bar and a kitchen; the club does not publish a menu or prices online.

Getting to Sportpark De Swadde
The ground is a 13-minute walk (1.0 km) from Buitenpost station, which has three trains an hour each way on the Groningen–Leeuwarden line; bus 61, 62 or 63 also stops at the Jeltingalaan, 3 minutes' walk away.
The station is on the line between Groningen and Leeuwarden, with two stopping trains and one express each hour in each direction. The Jeltingalaan stop is 220 m from the ground. By car, the car entrance is opposite the Keurloane; the old access road is now a cycle path.
Parking at Sportpark De Swadde
There is a paved car park on the Jeltingalaan at the sports park, with its entrance opposite the Keurloane. It was rebuilt and nearly doubled in size in 2017-2018 and is shared with the korfball club and other users. The club has not published a parking rate.
For the 2019 friendly against SC Heerenveen, visitors parked at the industrial estate or the Edisonstraat car park near the railway bridge and followed the signs and attendants; guests with a special pass used the sports-park car park. The old access road is now a cycle path, so cars enter opposite the Keurloane.
| Car park | Address | Walk to the ground | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sportpark De Swadde car park | Jeltingalaan 80, 9285 WL Buitenpost | 1 min (on site) | Not published |
Contact and address
Sportpark De Swadde, Jeltingalaan 80, 9285 WL Buitenpost. The club's general contact is 0511-541856 and [email protected].
- Address
- Jeltingalaan 80, 9285 WL Buitenpost
- Phone
- 0511-541856
- [email protected]
- Website
- vvbuitenpost.nl
Official links
About Sportpark De Swadde and VV Buitenpost
Sportpark De Swadde is the home of VV Buitenpost, the village club founded on 1 May 1942, on the Jeltingalaan in Buitenpost.
The A-field is the main field; field 2 is an artificial-turf pitch with floodlights. The club pays a lot of attention to young players.
Top clubs have played the main field (hoofdveld): Ajax in 1984, then Barcelona three times, Valencia, Feyenoord, SC Heerenveen and PSV. Ajax played the main field four times in total. The club calls the annual top match a tradition with thousands of visitors.
The ground has a long driveway, an A-field renovated in 2016 with new dug-outs, and a clubhouse canteen refitted in 2018. The canteen has a bar and a kitchen and was enlarged to take more visitors.

Photos
Photo credits
A football match between VV Buitenpost and Noordscheschut at Sportpark De Swadde.: VV Buitenpost / Andre Weening, Orange Pictures
The new dugouts along the renovated A-field at Sportpark De Swadde.: VV Buitenpost
The clubhouse canteen at Sportpark De Swadde at the opening of its healthy-canteen certificate.: VV Buitenpost
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Frequently asked questions
How many people fit at Sportpark De Swadde?
The ground is listed for 1,500 spectators. The separate artificial-turf field 2 has its own listed capacity of 1,200, so the two figures are not added together.
Do I need a ticket for a match at De Swadde?
There is no published season-long ticket price. Entry was free for the club's 2019 district cup tie at De Swadde; for the 2019 friendly against SC Heerenveen, tickets cost €10, or €5 for children up to 12. The professional friendly was the ticketed match; the cup tie was free.
What time do matches start and finish at De Swadde?
On the club's 31 October 2026 programme, the first home match started at 09:00, the reserves played at 12:30 and the first team at 14:30; the women's teams played on Friday at 19:00 and 19:30. A senior match lasts about 105 minutes excluding stoppage time, so the first team ends around 16:15 and a 19:30 Friday match around 21:15.
How do I get to De Swadde by train?
Buitenpost station is on the Groningen–Leeuwarden line, with three trains an hour in each direction (two stopping trains and one express). The ground is a 13-minute walk (1.0 km) from the station.
Which bus goes to Sportpark De Swadde?
Bus 61, 62 or 63 stops at Jeltingalaan, 220 m (3 minutes' walk) from the ground. The same lines serve Buitenpost station.
Where can I park at De Swadde?
There is a paved car park at the sports park on the Jeltingalaan, with its entrance opposite the Keurloane. It is shared with the korfball club and was nearly doubled in size in 2017-2018. For the 2019 SC Heerenveen friendly, overflow parking was at the industrial estate or the Edisonstraat car park near the railway bridge.
Is parking free at Sportpark De Swadde?
The club has not published a rate for the sports-park car park. Its parking updates describe a paved, enlarged car park shared with the korfball club, but do not mention charges or a barrier. The 2019 big-match advice sent overflow traffic to the industrial estate and Edisonstraat.
Is there food and drink at De Swadde?
Yes: the clubhouse canteen has a bar and a kitchen, and it was renovated and enlarged in 2018. In 2021 it received a certificate as a healthier sports canteen and a water tap was officially opened. The club does not publish a menu or prices online.
Which pitch will my match be on?
De Swadde has an A-field and a separate artificial-turf field 2 with floodlights. The A-field is the main field (hoofdveld), where the top matches are played; field 2 has its own listed capacity of 1,200. The club's programme names the team and kick-off time, not the pitch.
Are there photos of Sportpark De Swadde?
Yes. This page shows three photos of the ground: a match between VV Buitenpost and Noordscheschut on the main field, the renovated dug-outs along the A-field, and the clubhouse canteen at the opening of its healthy-canteen certificate. Each photo has alt text describing the scene.
What is the address of Sportpark De Swadde?
Jeltingalaan 80, 9285 WL Buitenpost. The car entrance is opposite the Keurloane; the old access road is now a cycle path. The club's phone number is 0511-541856 and its email is [email protected].
What is the history of Sportpark De Swadde?
VV Buitenpost was founded on 1 May 1942 and has its home at De Swadde. The club won promotion to the Hoofdklasse in 2018. Ajax played the main field in 1984, followed by Barcelona (three times), Valencia, Feyenoord, SC Heerenveen and PSV; the club calls the annual top match a tradition with thousands of visitors.
How does De Swadde's capacity compare with other grounds?
De Swadde is listed at 1,500. Sportpark De Bosk, home of Harkemase Boys, is listed at 5,500 with 450 seats, and SC Cambuur's Kooi Stadion in Leeuwarden at 15,000 with 14,504 seats.
Sources: VV Buitenpost: over de club (October 30, 2026) · sport.de: Sportpark De Swadde (October 30, 2026) · Europlan: veld 2 van Sportpark De Swadde (October 30, 2026) · VV Buitenpost: wedstrijdprogramma (October 30, 2026) · VV Buitenpost: vernieuwde kantine (October 30, 2026) · OpenStreetMap: omgeving Jeltingalaan (October 30, 2026) · De Streekkrant: parkeerplaatsen De Swadde in gebruik (October 30, 2026) · VV Buitenpost: contact (October 30, 2026)










