Ajax v Atalanta, key information for Nerazzurri fans travelling to the Netherlands

Atalanta supporters travelling to the Netherlands for the 2026/27 UEFA Conference League matchday 2 fixture against Ajax are advised to take note of the following important information, provided by the host club and the Dutch authorities. The match will take place at the Johan Cruijff ArenA (address: Johan Cruijff Boulevard 1, 1101 AX Amsterdam, Netherlands) on Thursday 22 October, with kick-off at 21:00 CEST. Gates for away fans will open at 19:00 CEST.

GETTING TO THE STADIUM AND PARKING

By car or by bus

Atalanta supporters are advised to park at the P-Bus. This parking facility is operated by the Municipality of Amsterdam, and parking tickets can be purchased in advance by clicking here.

From the P-Bus car park, both the stadium entrance and Strandvliet-ArenA metro station are just a short walk away.

Supporters wishing to visit Amsterdam city centre during the day are also advised to leave their vehicles at this car park.

By metro

The fastest way to travel between Amsterdam city centre and the stadium is to take metro line 54 to Strandvliet-ArenA station.

This station is located close to Entrance K, which is designated for visiting supporters.

The authorities recommend avoiding the Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA underground station.

Where not to go

Ajax advises visiting supporters to avoid the areas surrounding the stadium marked in grey on the map below, as well as the pubs located around Rembrandtplein (Rembrandt Square) in the city centre.

In general, visiting supporters are advised to remain discreet and avoid displaying their team's colours or symbols, both in Amsterdam city centre and in the areas surrounding the stadium. Supporters are also advised to stay on the north side of the stadium.

MEETING POINT

Supporters are advised to gather at Dam Square, the city's main square, from which Amsterdam Central Station can be reached on foot in approximately 15–20 minutes. From there, metro line 54 provides a direct connection to the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

To ensure they arrive at the stadium in good time, supporters are advised to leave Dam Square no later than 6:20 PM.

STADIUM SECURITY AND ACCESS

Stadium security staff will carry out thorough security checks, including personal searches. Tickets will be electronically checked at the turnstiles, and sniffer dogs may be present to detect drugs or pyrotechnic materials.

Visitors' section

Access to the visiting supporters' section will be through Entrance K, with sections 415 to 417 designated for Atalanta supporters (see map below).

The stadium gates will open 2 hours before kick-off (7:00 PM)

INSIDE THE STADIUM

No-smoking policy

Please be advised that smoking is prohibited in all stadiums in the Netherlands, as Dutch law bans smoking inside sports facilities.

Cashless payment

The Johan Cruijff ArenA is a cashless stadium. Payments at concession stands can be made by bank or credit card only.

Please be aware that:

• Only small bags are allowed -> no storage facility is available.
• Smoking in the stadium is prohibited by law.
• Possession or using pyrotechnics on the street or in the stadium is a criminal offence.
• For safety purposes, flags / banners larger than 1m² must be fire retardant (certificate of competent authority must be shown). Large mosaics / overhead banners should be approved on beforehand.
• Drums are allowed when transparent (on one side).
• Flagpoles should be flexible and maximum 1,5m.

Prohibited items

It is prohibited to bring into the Johan Cruijff ArenA any items that may pose a risk to health, safety or public order.

Prohibited items include, but are not limited to:

• Bottles, glasses and cans;
• Sticks and poles;
• Unauthorized banners and flags;
• Football shirts at events other than football matches;
• Items displaying text, images or symbols deemed discriminatory or provocative by security staff or the relevant authorities;
• Chains, blunt weapons, sharp or pointed weapons.

The decision on whether items are permitted inside the stadium rests with stewards, security staff, the police, Stadion Amsterdam employees and other relevant authorities.

It is strictly prohibited to bring, carry, possess or ignite fireworks or any other pyrotechnic materials inside the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

It is not permitted to throw any item or liquid in the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

It is not permitted to use and/or to carry or be in possession of substances, which, in the opinion of stewards, security staff, police, employees of Stadion Amsterdam and/or other appropriate authority, cause or may cause unnecessary hindrance or nuisance to third parties, may constitute a risk to or cause damage to other persons and or property. This includes items for the production of sound, the level of which is higher than would normally be considered to be reasonable.

It is not permitted to behave in Amsterdam Arena in a way which others could perceive as provocative, threatening or insulting. Furthermore, it is not permitted to create any risk to health or safety to oneself or others and/ or to cause harm to others.

It is not permitted to climb upon the lighting installations, railings, roofs, catwalk, dike and other facilities or structures. It is also not permitted to trespass on the playing field during football matches and other sporting competitions.

It is not permitted to bring animals into the Johan Cruijff ArenA.

INFORMATION FROM THE AMSTERDAM POLICE

Although Amsterdam is said to be a very liberal city, the Dutch National Police would like to inform visiting team supporters about some rules and procedures.

People arrested for small offences like fireworks and drunk behavior will have to pay a fine at the police station. For other crimes, people can be held for several days at a police station. Usually, arrested people will be held at the police station at the Flierbosdreef in the south-east of Amsterdam. You can reach this police station from the Johan Cruijff ArenA on foot in about 10 minutes or by taxi.

People who want to report a small crime around the Johan Cruijff ArenA have to do so at the police station Flierbosdreef, telephone: 0900-8844. For life-threatening situations, call 112.

Visitors are advised not to buy tickets at the black market or around the stadium. Most of these tickets are counterfeit. Visitors with counterfeit tickets will not be admitted to the stadium.

Visitors should be aware of pickpocketing around the stadium and in the centre of Amsterdam.

The use of “ACAB” or “1312” is considered an insult to the police and will be punished as a criminal offence.

It is not allowed to drink alcohol in public in the streets of Amsterdam. Drunk people will not be admitted to the stadium.

In the centre of Amsterdam, people might try to sell drugs to visitors on the streets.

It is not allowed to sell or buy drugs and visitors are advised not to buy drugs as the quality of these drugs is very poor.

Smoking soft drugs in public areas is not allowed.

Drugs will not be allowed in the stadium and will be confiscated at the entrance. Any substances found during entrance checks will be confiscated.

Possession of drugs might lead to arrest.

Lighting and/or possessing fireworks and pyrotechnics is not allowed. Nor in the stadium or on the street.

Perpetrators will be arrested.

FURTHER INFORMATION

For any further information, please refer to the official website of the host club or refer to the stadium regulations and to the local authorities.