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The plan

1. Sat 21 Nov: fly outLondon to Rotterdam, or Schiphol + 45 min train, typical return £125–£206. Budget room about £95 a night.
2. Sun 22 Nov: match dayKick-off 14:30 local time at Sparta-Stadion Het Kasteel. From Rotterdam Centraal about a 30 minute walk or a short tram ride to Spangen; check RET and 9292.nl. Line and time not confirmed.
3. Mon 23 Nov: fly home

Tickets

Plan ahead. Usually from £21. Most games need a club membership. Season-card holders buy first, ClubCard holders the next day (Excelsior 9 Jan: 25 and 26 Nov 11:00; NEC 5 Dec: 28 and 29 Oct 11:00); shop labels say no free sale.

1. Open sparta-rotterdam.nl/clubliefde/ticketinformatie and choose the home match, then press MEER INFO for details.
2. Go to the club ticket shop at ticketshop.sparta-rotterdam.nl.
3. Create an account with your real name and email.
4. Choose a stand using the Tarieven & Stadionplattegrond page, and pay online.
5. If the game is sold out, check Sparta Ticket Exchange at spartakaartje.nl.

Full Sparta Rotterdam ticket guide: sale dates, every upcoming home game and flights from 17 UK airports.

Make a weekend of it

• Markthal food hall
• Cube Houses and Oude Haven
• Erasmusbrug and Kop van Zuid waterfront

Prices are typical, not live, from London. Check the real price before you book. Away Day isn't affiliated with any club, league or travel site.