Sports in the Netherlands

Amstelveense Rugby Club (ARC) offers introductory courses and training for adults and children alike. As one of the largest rugby clubs in the Netherlands, they have several women's and men's teams and around 500 members. Whether you're a seasoned player or a beginner, contact ARC to get involved.

Amsterdam Gaelic Athletic Club consists of Gaelic Football, Hurling, and Camogie teams. They offer training and matches at all levels. The teams compete across the Benelux and Central Europe and train once a week in Amsterdam. Get acquainted with Gaelic football and more with Amsterdam GAC.

ARC Lowlanders is the Netherlands' only LGBTQ+ rugby club, based in Amstelveen. With both a women's and a men's side, they play in Dutch competitions and welcome members from all over the world. Get in touch with ARC Lowlanders to try out rugby in an inclusive, prejudice-free environment.

BS Leiden Basketball welcome basketball players aged 7–60 and offer many training possibilities. You can play for fun, take part in training or even train to compete in matches. Members can train up to twice a week. Shoot some hoops, make some friends, and get fit with BS Leiden Basketball.

De Kieviten is a multisport club in Wassenaar. The club boasts 1,400 members and offers three main sports: hockey, golf, and tennis. As well as full-size pitches, courts, and a golf course, they provide mini pitches and playgrounds for kids. Sign up with De Kieviten today to get active!

Den Haag GAA is a Gaelic football, hurling, and camogie club based in The Hague. They welcome members from all expat communities as well as Dutch players. Their teams have won several European tournaments. Contact Den Haag GAA to try out a weekly training session.

Haarlem Cricket Club (HCC) Red and White is one of the oldest cricket clubs in Holland, founded in 1881. They are also one of the largest Dutch clubs: they have six senior teams, a women's team, and a large youth section. For ages 8 and upwards, there's a team for everyone, so why not sign up?

Hilversumsche Cricket Club was set up in 1883. They offer training and matches for youth teams and senior teams. They welcome members from different nationalities and also have a mixed team. Get in touch with Hilversumsche Cricket Club to find out about membership and more.

Rugby Club Amsterdam is a rugby club based in Amsterdam Noord. The club has a number of teams and practice sessions for all ages, including a popular children’s club. So, get your scrum on and explore the rugby community with Rugby Club Amsterdam.

Shinbukan Dojo in Amsterdam offers classes in Aikido, Shinkendo, and Jiu-Jitsu. Classes are made up of diverse groups of students of all ages, genders, and backgrounds and are taught by experienced teachers. Learn self-discipline, self-control, teamwork and leadership at Shinbukan Dojo.

Utrecht Rugby Club (URC) was founded in 1967. They offer an introductory course to rugby as well as training and matches. They have several levels of women's and men's rugby teams and youth teams for all ages. Visit URC online to give rugby a go, and maybe even find a team to play in.

Voorburg Cricket Club has expat players from all over the world. Their first team plays on the highest Dutch level, and supplies players to the Dutch national team. However, you don't need to be an expert: there are teams available for all ages and levels, so get in touch to get playing.