Alkmaar Zaanstreek, better known as AZ Alkmaar or simply AZ, is a professional football club from Alkmaar and the Zaanstreek, The Netherlands. The club plays in the Eredivisie, the highest professional football league in the Netherlands
AZ play their home games at the AFAS Stadion, located in the southern part of the city of Alkmaar. The stadium, which is owned directly by the club, was opened in 2006 and replaced the old Alkmaarderhout venue as the DSB Stadion. The stadium currently has a capacity of 17,023. During its design stages the name Victorie Stadion was frequently used, referring to the Dutch War of Independence, the phrase "n Alkmaar begint de victorie" (Victory begins in Alkmaar) in particular. Until now, this name hasn't been officially in use, the board instead opting for sponsorship deals because of financial motives. 

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