ADO Den Haag Matches and the CPC Loop: Sporty Life in The Hague

This guide is for active adults and football fans who have moved to The Hague and want to watch ADO Den Haag and take part in the city’s big running event. You will find how to follow the club, what the CPC Loop offers at each distance, and where the official pages leave gaps you should check yourself.

• Following ADO Den Haag
• Tickets, fixtures and club extras
• What the CPC Loop is
• Choosing your distance
• Building a sporty weekend
• FAQ

Following ADO Den Haag

ADO Den Haag is the city’s football club, and the quickest way to feel local is to go to a match. The club’s official website is in Dutch, but it is easy to navigate with a browser translation. The menu covers the first team (1e elftal), news, ADO TV, a fanstore, business hospitality, ADO Kids and a community section called Maatschappelijk.

The site also covers ADO Den Haag Vrouwen, the women’s team, with match reports and summaries alongside the men’s. If you prefer to start small, watching highlights on the site first is a gentle way to learn the players and the club’s tone before you buy a ticket.

Recent news on the homepage shows how a season feels: a win against Sparta, a defeat in Zwolle, an exit from the cup after a penalty series, and a game in which the team came back twice but still did not get a point. That is the honest picture of supporting a club. Some results go your way and some do not, and the atmosphere is part of the reason to go.

Tickets, fixtures and club extras

The homepage shows a countdown to the next match and a “Bestel kaarten” button, which means “order tickets”. There is also a match programme (Wedstrijdprogramma) listing upcoming fixtures. Check the kick-off time there rather than relying on a friend’s message, because times differ from match to match.

The official pages do not state ticket prices, stadium opening times or the stadium address. The club’s own site has the current details, so look at the ticket page before you plan your journey. If you are going with others, book together so you sit in the same area.

For families, the ADO Kids section is the place to look first. The pages I have do not describe what it includes or any age limits, so read it on the club site before promising a child anything. For adults, the fanstore and the business hospitality section are there if you want a shirt or a corporate evening out.

• Match day: use the club site for fixtures and tickets.
• Not on the page: prices and the stadium address, so confirm them with the club.
• Language: the site is mostly Dutch, and your browser’s translation tool handles it well.

What the CPC Loop is

The NN CPC Loop Den Haag is the city’s running classic. According to the official event site, it is known internationally for a top-level half marathon, and the Dutch half marathon record was run here. The organisers describe it as the start of your running season and as a family event for people of all ages.

It is also big. The 50th edition was the largest ever, with 50,000 participants across the different distances, according to the organisers’ news. The next edition will be the 51st. It takes place on a Sunday in March, and the exact date is shown on the event site, so use that rather than a calendar you copied elsewhere.

Start and finish are at the Malieveld in The Hague, and the start of every distance is on the Koningskade. If you have never run a mass event in the Netherlands, expect a friendly, noisy atmosphere with music at the finish line.

Choosing your distance

The event offers several races, and the official page lists them for the coming edition:

• NN Halve Marathon for experienced runners
• 10 km Loop and 5 km Loop for most recreational runners
• VDK Groep Business Run for colleagues running together
• gro-up Jeugdloop 2.5 km and 1 km for children
• NN CPC4ALL for people with a disability or chronic condition

The half marathon is the part to plan around. The organisers have reported that all start numbers for it are sold out, so if that is your goal, look at the 10 km or 5 km instead, or check the registration page for any change. Registration for the 2027 edition has already opened.

The pages do not list entry fees, so the registration page is where to confirm the cost of your distance. They also do not state age limits for the youth runs, so check the registration details before you sign up a child. What they do say is that the school run is the largest in the country, which makes the youth races a natural fit for families who want to run as well.

If you want to run for a cause, the event has a Ren tegen Kanker option with KWF. You can raise money through an action page, and KWF buys your start number if you raise 500 euros before the deadline shown on the page. You also receive a free Ren tegen Kanker shirt for raising 500 euros. Read the KWF details on the event site for the deadline.

Building a sporty weekend

The organisers suggest combining the run with the City Pier Night Walk on the Friday evening to make a full weekend of it. It is a walk rather than a race, which suits anyone who wants to be part of the event without running or who is bringing less active friends and relatives.

A simple plan for a football and running fan could look like this. Pick a home match from the ADO fixtures, book your tickets early, and then choose a CPC distance that fits your current fitness. Training for a 5 km or 10 km over the winter is realistic for most beginners, and the event is described as the start of the running season, so the timing suits a fresh start.

On race day, expect crowds near the Malieveld. Leave plenty of time to get to the start, and check the event site for practical details such as route and access, since the pages I have do not give hours or transport advice.

FAQ

Where do I buy tickets for an ADO Den Haag match?

Use the “Bestel kaarten” button on the ADO Den Haag website. The page does not state prices, so the club’s own ticket page has the current details.

Can I still run the half marathon at the CPC Loop?

The organisers have reported that the NN Halve Marathon is sold out, with all start numbers given out. The 10 km and 5 km races are other options, and the registration page shows what is currently available.

Is there something for children at the CPC Loop?

Yes. The event includes the gro-up Jeugdloop over 2.5 km and 1 km, and the organisers say its school run is the largest in the country. Age limits and fees are not on the pages I have, so check them when you register.

Do I need to speak Dutch to take part?

Both official sites are mainly in Dutch, but the main information is easy to follow with a browser translation. For anything involving tickets, fees or age limits, read the Dutch page carefully and contact the organiser if something is unclear.

Official sources: adodenhaag.nl · cpcloopdenhaag.nl

Last checked: 12 November 2026 against the pages linked above. Prices, opening hours and programmes change; the venue’s own site always has the current details.