The Netherlands is home to a diverse array of multi-purpose indoor venues that host everything from Olympic-qualifying tournaments to premier league games across a variety of sports. This page provides a guide to some of the country’s most prominent indoor arenas, categorized by city. Click on a link to find out more about the venue and its sporting history.
Almere
Topsportcentrum Almere
Opened in 2007, this modern venue is a cornerstone for indoor sports in the Flevoland region. It serves as the primary home for the Dutch Open (badminton) and has a rich history of hosting national championships in judo, handball, and gymnastics. It famously hosted the Dutch national basketball team’s first international match in the city against Belarus.
Amsterdam
Ziggo Dome
Located in the Amsterdam-Zuidoost district next to the Johan Cruyff Arena, the Ziggo Dome is one of the world’s busiest entertainment venues. While primarily a concert hall, its “black box” design is highly versatile; it has hosted the Korfbal League finals, WWE live events, and was a key venue for the 2022 UEFA Futsal Championship.
Sporthallen Zuid
This historic complex is a vital hub for amateur and professional indoor sports in the capital. With multiple large halls, it frequently hosts international tournaments in fencing, boxing, and the Amsterdam City Swim (indoor editions), as well as serving as a long-term base for various basketball and volleyball clubs.
Apeldoorn
Omnisport Apeldoorn
This venue holds “A-status” for track cycling and is the only facility in the Netherlands capable of hosting World Championship events on its 250-meter wooden track. Beyond cycling, it is the national center for indoor athletics and a regular host for the Dutch national volleyball teams.
Arnhem
GelreDome
Although famous as a football stadium with a retractable roof, the GelreDome functions as a massive climate-controlled indoor arena for major events. It has a storied history of hosting the World Individual Speedway Championship and high-profile kickboxing galas like GLORY Collision, where it can accommodate up to 30,000 spectators in an indoor configuration.
Eindhoven
Indoor Sportcentrum Eindhoven
Known for its distinctive mushroom-shaped roof, this arena is a major landmark in the southern Netherlands. It is a frequent host for the Dutch national swimming championships (in temporary pools) and international handball and volleyball fixtures, as well as being a staple for professional basketball.
Groningen
MartiniPlaza
The premier indoor venue in the north, MartiniPlaza is best known as the “fortress” of Donar, one of the most successful basketball clubs in Dutch history. The arena has also welcomed international tennis (Davis Cup), world-class darts, and professional volleyball, consistently drawing some of the most passionate crowds in the country.
Heerenveen
Thialf
Widely considered the “Mecca” of speed skating, Thialf is a world-renowned ice arena. While its primary focus is on long-track and short-track skating—hosting countless World Cups and European Championships—it also serves as a multi-purpose space for ice hockey and international corporate sporting events.
Rotterdam
Rotterdam Ahoy
Perhaps the most famous indoor sporting complex in the country, Ahoy has hosted the ABN AMRO Open (tennis) since 1972. It is a regular stop for the Premier League Darts and has hosted world championships in artistic gymnastics, volleyball, and table tennis. Its “Sportpaleis” is legendary for the Six Days of Rotterdam track cycling event.
‘s-Hertogenbosch
Maaspoort
Since opening in 1982 with a game against an NBA All-Star team, Maaspoort has been the home of Heroes Den Bosch, the record-holding champions of Dutch basketball. The arena is a dedicated sports venue that has hosted the FIBA Intercontinental Cup and numerous national finals in various disciplines.
Zwolle
Landstede Sportcentrum
Known as the “Theater of Sport,” this modern arena is integrated into an educational complex. It serves as the home court for Landstede Hammers (basketball) and various top-tier volleyball teams. Its steep, intimate seating ensures a high-energy atmosphere for national basketball and volleyball finals.
Last Updated on January 26, 2026 by Sports Tourist