Feyenoord has imposed stadium bans on 47 supporters following misconduct involving fireworks at the club's match against Cambuur, according to De Telegraaf. The Dutch newspaper reported the sanctions on Friday, September 11, 2026.
The bans stem from incidents during the fixture in Leeuwarden, where supporters are said to have set off or thrown fireworks. De Telegraaf described the behavior as wangedrag, or serious misconduct.
Reporting from NOS indicates the club issued the 47 stadium bans in response to the fireworks incident, and that the KNVB, the Dutch football association, has tightened its protocol in the wake of the events. The Leeuwarder Courant reported that matches will be stopped immediately if fireworks are set off or thrown.
The measures drew support from at least one public figure. According to AD.nl, Schouten welcomed Feyenoord's actions against hooligans, saying the parties should work together to curb such behavior.
The exact duration of the individual bans and the specific matches affected were not detailed in the available reporting. Feyenoord has not been confirmed to have released a full statement beyond what the outlets above describe.
The incident adds to ongoing concerns in Dutch football about fan conduct and the use of pyrotechnics in stadiums, an issue the KNVB's revised protocol now addresses more directly.
What to watch next: whether Feyenoord or the KNVB announces further disciplinary steps, and how the tightened protocol is applied at upcoming matches.
