AFAS Stadion

AFAS Stadion has been the home of AZ Alkmaar since 2006, replacing the club's former ground, the Alkmaarderhout. Located in the city of Alkmaar, roughly 30 miles north of Amsterdam, the stadium was built to modernise the club's facilities after AZ's rise through the Dutch top flight. From the outset, the ground was designed with fan proximity in mind — the stands sit close to the pitch, creating an intimate feel unusual for a stadium of its size. It took its current name under a sponsorship ...