Ronnie Brunswijkstadion is a multi‑purpose sports venue located in Moengo, a town in the Marowijne District of Suriname. The stadium is primarily used for association football matches and serves as the home ground of Inter Moengotapoe, a club that competes in the Surinamese top flight (the SVB Hoofdklasse).
Basic characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Location | Moengo, Marowijne District, Suriname |
| Primary use | Football (soccer) matches; occasional community events |
| Main tenant | Inter Moengotapoe (SVB Hoofdklasse) |
| Capacity | Approximately 3,000 spectators (estimated) |
| Owner/Operator | Likely administered by local municipal authorities or the club; specific ownership details are not publicly documented |
| Naming | Named after Ronnie Brunswijk, a prominent Surinamese politician and former rebel leader who has been influential in the Marowijne region. |
History and context
The stadium was constructed to provide a venue for organized football in the eastern part of Suriname. While the exact year of its inauguration is not widely reported, the facility has been in use since at least the early 2010s, coinciding with the rise of Inter Moengotapoe as a competitive team in the national league.
Ronnie Brunswijk, after whom the stadium is named, is a noted figure in Surinamese politics, having served as Vice President of Suriname since 2020. His involvement in regional development projects, including sports infrastructure, contributed to the naming of the stadium in his honor.
Facilities
The stadium features a natural‑grass playing surface, basic spectator stands, and limited auxiliary amenities such as change‑rooms and administrative offices. Because it is a relatively modest venue, it does not possess the extensive facilities (e.g., luxury boxes, large-scale parking structures) found in larger Caribbean or South American stadiums.
Significance
Ronnie Brunswijkstadion plays a central role in the sporting life of Moengo and the surrounding region, providing a venue for both professional league matches and local community events. Its presence underscores the growing interest in organized football within Suriname’s more remote districts and reflects broader efforts to develop sports infrastructure outside the capital, Paramaribo.
Current status
As of the most recent publicly available information (2023), the stadium continues to host regular league fixtures for Inter Moengotapoe and remains a focal point for regional football activities. No major renovations or expansions have been reported, and the venue operates under the standard regulations of the Surinamese Football Association (SVB).
Note: Specific details such as exact opening date, ownership structure, and capacity figures are based on limited publicly accessible sources; where precise data are unavailable, the information presented reflects the best current estimates.