SC Telstar is a Dutch professional football club based in Velsen, representing the merged municipalities of IJmuiden and Velsen, and they compete in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football. The club plays its home games at the 3,250-capacity BUKO Stadion. Founded in 1963 through a merger, Telstar's name was inspired by the Telstar communications satellite, and they are known for their distinctive white and red striped kits. Historically, Telstar has been a staple of the Eerste Divisie, with occasional brief forays into the Eredivisie, the last of which came in the early 1990s. The modern era sees the club consistently competing in the upper half of the second division, often serving as an important development club for young players on loan from larger Eredivisie sides. Their compact stadium provides a close-knit, family-friendly atmosphere, with a loyal local fan base. Telstar remains a well-respected and stable institution in Dutch football's second tier, always aspiring to bridge the gap to the top division once more.