Wagener Stadium in Amstelveen is one of the finest dedicated field hockey venues in the world — an intimate 10,000-capacity arena where the roar of a sold-out crowd hits players within 4 metres of the synthetic turf. For the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026, it hosts Men's Pool A and Pool D (including the India vs Pakistan derby on August 19), plus Women's Pools A and D. Whether you're travelling from Amsterdam's city centre, arriving at Schiphol Airport, or driving in from Belgium, this is everything you need to know to get in, find your seat, and enjoy a match without logistical headaches.
Where exactly is Wagener Stadium — address and postal code?
The official stadium address is Nieuwe Kalfjeslaan 21, 1182 AM Amstelveen, Netherlands. GPS coordinates: 52.3023°N, 4.8697°E. The stadium sits at the northern edge of the Amsterdamse Bos (Amsterdam Forest) — a 1,000-hectare urban woodland that serves as the natural green backdrop to the arena. The venue is technically within the municipality of Amstelveen but shares a postal boundary with the 1182 AB district (Amstelveenseweg corridor) where the main fan entry roads are located.
How to get to Wagener Stadium from Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport
| Starting Point | Route | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schiphol Airport (AMS) | Sprinter train → Amsterdam Zuid (Platform 11) → Metro 25 → Amstelveen Stadshart → FIH shuttle bus | ~35 min total | €5.40 OV-chipkaart |
| Amsterdam Centraal Station | Metro 25 (direction Amstelveen Westwijk) → Amstelveen Stadshart → FIH shuttle | ~28 min | €3.60 OV-chipkaart |
| Amsterdam Zuid (WTC) | Metro 25 direct → Amstelveen Stadshart → FIH shuttle | ~18 min | €2.90 |
| Amsterdam Leidseplein | Tram 25 → Amstelveen direction → Amstelveenseweg stop → 12-min walk | ~35 min | €3.20 |
| By Car from Brussels | A12/E19 → Ring Road A10 → S108 exit → Amstelveenseweg → P+R Stadshart (park here) | ~2 hr 10 min | €6/day P+R |
FIH Match Day Shuttles: Free shuttle buses run from Amstelveen Stadshart metro stop (1182 LH) to the stadium gates, departing every 6 minutes from 90 minutes before each match. Return shuttles run for 75 minutes after the final whistle.
Parking at Wagener Stadium — what you need to know
There is no general public parking within 500 metres of the stadium gates — all nearby parking is reserved for FIH officials, media, and disabled badge holders. The designated fan parking hub is P+R Amstelveen Stadshart on Paasheuvelweg, 1105 BE Amstelveen. Cost: €6.00 per day. The P+R connects directly to the free FIH shuttle. On India-Pakistan match day (August 19), this parking hub is expected to reach capacity by 19:30 CEST — arrive before 18:30 CEST to guarantee a space. Overflow parking is available at ArenA Boulevard P7 (Arena Blvd 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam) — 20 minutes from the stadium by Metro 54 then shuttle.
What is inside Wagener Stadium — fan zones, food, and facilities?
- FIH Fan Village: Located on the east side of the stadium (Gate D area, 1182 AM), open 3 hours before each match. Features interactive hockey skills challenges, official merchandise stalls, and a trophy display.
- Food vendors: 22 food vendor stations within the stadium concourse. Dutch specialties (stroopwafels, bitterballen), international food stalls (halal certified options at stalls F4 and F5), and bar facilities. Cash and contactless payment accepted.
- Covered seating: The West Stand (Category A, covered) provides weather protection. East Stand and end-zone terracing are uncovered. Bring a compact waterproof jacket — August North Holland weather averages 19°C with 40% precipitation probability per day.
- Nearest medical facility: Amstelland Ziekenhuis hospital is at Laan Nieuwer-Amstel 1, 1183 AK Amstelveen — 1.8 km from the stadium.
Ticket verification and entry rules at Wagener Stadium
All tickets for HWC 2026 are digital-only NFC tickets scanned via the official FIH Match Day App (downloadable on iOS and Android). Entry requires: (1) NFC ticket scan, (2) government-issued photo ID — Pakistani passport (dark green), Indian passport (navy blue), EU passport, or CNIC all accepted at Turnstiles A, B, and C (west side entry). No printed tickets accepted. Gates open 90 minutes before pushback. Prohibited items: glass bottles, cans over 500ml, political flags, laser pointers, selfie sticks over 25cm. Check our Ticket Hub and full match schedule for more. Also see our detailed Wagener Stadium venue guide.