Since 1951 the opening of the International Four Days Marches Nijmegen, the so-called Vlaggenparade, a parade with the national flags of all participants is held in the stadium.

This promenade has a double function: It prevents supporters from entering the playing ground while at the same time containing food and beverage outlets as well as bathrooms.

[1] This hill will also serve as a home for basketball (Matrixx Magixx), judo and other sports, creating a 'House of Topsports'.

The strange, but innovative, design is needed because the city will not allow the stadium to grow in height because of the Goffert Park, which is a protected nature-site.

On 6 September 2006, it hosted a "home" game of the Israel national football team against Andorra.