Groundhopping is the practice of visiting as many different football stadiums as possible. A groundhopper aims to attend matches at stadiums they have never visited before, collecting experiences along the way.
The Origins of Groundhopping
The practice began in England in the 1970s and 1980s. The first groundhoppers kept detailed notebooks of every stadium they visited.
How to Get Started
Step 1: Start Near Home
Start with the stadiums in your region. Ligue 2 and even the National league often offer very authentic atmospheres.
Step 2: Keep a Notebook or Use a Map
The Stadium Map is the ideal tool for tracking your progress visually.
Step 3: Plan Football Road Trips
Visiting several stadiums in the same region over a weekend is very popular.
