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Fortuna Sittard Fixtures 2025/2026 – Full Schedule, Calendar Download & Club FAQs

Welcome to Your 2025/26 Fortuna Sittard Fixtures Guide

Fortuna Sittard is gearing up for an exciting 2025/26 Eredivisie season, and this page is designed as your all-in-one hub for the new season. Here you'll find the full fixture list, an easy-to-use match calendar download, and key club information about players, stadium details, history, and fan culture. Whether you're planning away matches throughout the Netherlands or just want to know "Is Fortuna playing today?", everything you need is right here.

You can follow Fortuna in every match in the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie and the TOTO KNVB Cup, plus pre-season friendlies and any European play-offs if the club finishes high enough in the league. The matches are integrated with live calendar feeds, so kickoff times are automatically updated on your devices when TV schedules and cup rounds change.

Season Opener:

Fortuna Sittard will open the 2025/26 Eredivisie season at home against Go Ahead Eagles on Friday, August 8, 2025, at 8:00 PM. This is the official opening match of the Eredivisie season, played under the lights at the Fortuna Sittard Stadium and a true curtain-raiser for the new competition.

Stay Connected:

Matches can be synced via services and feeds that use official competition data, so your calendar is automatically updated as soon as there are changes.

Key Fixtures:

Throughout the season, we'll highlight key data against Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord, and regional rivals, providing context such as player form, league position, and historical head-to-head results. Prepare for an unforgettable season with all the tools you need in one place.

Competitions Overview

In the 2025/26 season, Fortuna Sittard will play in:

VriendenLoterij Eredivisie (Dutch top flight) – The highest level of Dutch football, with traditional powerhouses such as Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord, alongside ambitious clubs from across the country.

TOTO KNVB Cup (Dutch Cup) – The most important national knockout cup. Fortuna's predecessor, Fortuna '54, won this trophy twice.

Pre-season Friendlies – Practice matches and training matches that help prepare the team, test tactics, and integrate new signings before official matches begin.

Potential European Play-offs – Depending on the final ranking, the club can participate in the European play-offs for tickets in European competitions.

Full Fixture List & Calendar

Early 2025/26 Highlights

Below is a selection of confirmed Fortuna Sittard league matches (kick-off times subject to TV selection):

• Fri 08 Aug 2025 – Eredivisie – Home vs Go Ahead Eagles (season opener)

• Sun 17 Aug 2025 – Eredivisie – Away vs NAC Breda

• Sun 31 Aug 2025 – Eredivisie – Home vs NEC Nijmegen

• Sun 14 Sep 2025 – Eredivisie – Away vs Telstar

• Sat 20 Sep 2025 – Eredivisie – Home vs FC Utrecht

• Wed 24 Sep 2025 – Eredivisie – Away vs Feyenoord

• Fri 26 Sep 2025 – Eredivisie – Away vs FC Twente

• Sat 04 Oct 2025 – Eredivisie – Home vs FC Volendam

• Sun 19 Oct 2025 – Eredivisie – Away vs Excelsior

• Sat 25 Oct 2025 – Eredivisie – Home vs FC Groningen

The full schedule runs until Sunday, May 17, 2026, when Fortuna Sittard travels away to FC Utrecht on the final matchday. This could prove to be a decisive match for the final standings and any potential European play-off chances.

Because the league and cup calendars are dynamic, this page focuses on live, automatically updated data instead of static tables. The most reliable way to always have the correct information is to use the calendar feed below.

Download the Fortuna Sittard 2025/26 Calendar

You can download the complete Fortuna Sittard match calendar in .ics format, ready to import into:

• Google Calendar

• Apple Calendar (iPhone / macOS)

• Microsoft Outlook

Key benefits:

• All matches appear directly in your calendar.

• Cancellations and new kickoff times are updated automatically, so you don't have to adjust items manually.

• Cup matches and play-off matches can be added as soon as they are drawn, so your schedule always stays up to date.

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Watch the Season Opener:

You can relive the atmosphere of the opening match or watch it in advance with video footage such as:

Matchday FAQs

1. Is Fortuna Sittard playing today?
Check the fixture list on this page and your synced calendar. Match days are clearly marked, and notifications on your device can remind you a few hours before kickoff.

2. Are they on TV?
Top matches, especially against Ajax, PSV, and Feyenoord, are usually broadcast on ESPN Netherlands or other national channels. International coverage varies by country, so always check local channel guides or streaming platforms on the morning of the match.

3. Can I download their full schedule?
Yes. Use the calendar download link at the top of this page to add all the matches directly to your favorite calendar system. Once you're subscribed, you'll never have to manually enter a match again.

4. Will match dates change?
Sometimes. TV schedules, progress in the KNVB Cup, and exceptional circumstances (such as the weather) can cause matches to be rescheduled. Because the .ics feed is linked to live data, your calendar will be updated automatically, ensuring your information remains accurate.

About the Club

Club Basics

When was Fortuna Sittard founded?
Fortuna Sittard was founded on July 1, 1968, when the historic clubs Fortuna '54 and Sittardia merged to form Fortuna Sittardia Combinatie, which later became simply Fortuna Sittard.

What are the club's colors?
The club proudly plays in yellow and green, colors that reflect both the legacy of its predecessors and its modern identity in Dutch football.

Why are they called "Fortunezen"?
Supporters and media often refer to fans and players as "Fortunezen," a nickname derived from "Fortuna" and local dialect. Other common nicknames include:

• Fortuna – simple abbreviated form

• Fortuna Zitterd – dialect form referring to Sittard, locally pronounced as “Zitterd”

• FSC – a reference to the original name Fortuna Sittardia Combinatie

Fan Culture & Chants

Fortuna's supporters are known for their passionate, regionally rooted support. On match days, you often hear:

• “Come on , Fortuna!” – a simple but powerful encouragement, repeated during attacks and late offensives.

• “Groeiend Hart” – (“Growing Heart”) – a chorus that expresses the emotional bond between fans, club and region, especially in the North Stand.

Local supporters also sing dialect songs with lines such as “Nao Veure Fortuna, Fortuna laot gaon…” , in which Limburg identity and football culture come together.

Stadium: Fortuna Sittard Stadium

Name: Fortuna Sittard Stadium

Location: Milaanstraat 120, 6135 LH Sittard, Netherlands

Opened: November 14, 1999, as a replacement for the old De Baandert stadium

Capacity: approximately 12,500 seats (sources vary between 12,000 and 12,800; most recent mentions mention 12,500)

The stadium features hospitality areas, on-site parking, and modern facilities and has been Fortuna's home ground since its opening. Its compact and steep design creates a boisterous, intimate atmosphere for the home crowd.

Where is the club located?
Fortuna Sittard is located in Sittard, in the province of Limburg in the south of the Netherlands. The club and its facilities are in the municipality of Sittard-Geleen, making Fortuna a central football symbol for the wider region.

Current Team & Players

7. Who is the current manager?
Danny Buijs has been head coach since the summer of 2023. He holds a UEFA Pro License and joined Fortuna after previous spells at clubs like FC Groningen. He brings a structured, energetic playing style based on a 4-3-3 formation. His contract has been extended and he will remain in charge for the 2025/26 season.

8. Who is the current captain?
The club's captain for 2025/26 is Ivo Pinto, an experienced Portuguese right-back. The club has repeatedly designated him "captain" and extended his contract until 2027, underscoring his leadership on and off the pitch.

9. Who are the club's most valuable players right now?
Based on current market value estimates from major data providers:

• Édouard Michut – central midfielder, French youth international, estimated at around €1.5–2 million and considered one of Fortuna's most valuable midfielders.

• Kaj Sierhuis – Dutch centre-forward, worth around €1.0–1.3 million, the striker who leads the attack with a lot of work and presence in the box.

• Kristoffer Peterson – Swedish winger/forward, typically valued at around €0.6–0.8 million, known for his direct dribbling and creativity from the wings.

10. Who are the top scorers in recent seasons?
Instead of a single official "all-time list" (which varies by database), a clear reference point is the 2024/25 Eredivisie season, in which Fortuna's top scorers included:

• Kristoffer Peterson – 7 league goals

• Ezequiel Bullaude – 5 league goals (during a loan spell)

• Alessio Da Cruz – 4 league goals

History & Records

11. How many trophies has the club won?
If you add up the lists of honors of Fortuna Sittard and its predecessor, Fortuna '54, the most important prizes include:

• 2 × KNVB Cup – 1956/57, 1963/64

• 4 x First Division titles – 1958/59, 1963/64, 1965/66, 1994/95

These awards underline Fortuna's historic presence in Dutch football, especially in the cup and at the second level.

12. When did they last win the league?
Fortuna Sittard has never won the Eredivisie. All their league titles came in the Eerste Divisie, with the most recent second-tier championship in 1994/95, which resulted in promotion to the top flight.

13. Who is the club's most successful manager?
Historically, Bert van Marwijk is often cited as Fortuna's most successful manager. He led the club through a strong period in the late 1990s, with strong Eredivisie rankings and European football.

14. What's their biggest win ever?
One of the most convincing recent victories came under coach Sunday Oliseh, when Fortuna defeated Telstar 6–0 in the 2016–17 Eerste Divisie season—a remarkable away victory that has stuck with many fans.

Featured Matches & Key 2025/26 Dates

Mark your calendars for these matches (dates and times subject to change):

• Sat 01 Nov 2025 – Away vs PSV – A big test against a title contender.

• Sat 06 Dec 2025 – Home vs Ajax – A top match in Sittard and one of the biggest home nights of the season.

• Thu 23 Apr 2026 – Away vs Heerenveen – Could be crucial in the battle for European play-offs.

• Sat 02 May 2026 – Home vs Feyenoord – Another big clash against a club from the traditional top three.

• Sun 17 May 2026 – Away vs FC Utrecht – Final matchday of the Eredivisie, potentially decisive for the rankings and play-offs.

Related Pages

• Eredivisie fixtures 2025/26

• All players of Fortuna Sittard (2025/26 squad list)

• This week's football matches across the Netherlands & Europe

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