2026–27 Eredivisie
Football league season
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The 2026–27 Eredivisie, also known as VriendenLoterij Eredivisie for sponsorship reasons, is the 71st season of Eredivisie, the premier football competition in the Netherlands. The league games are scheduled to be held between 7 August 2026 and 23 May 2027.[1] PSV Eindhoven are the three-time defending champions.
Season2026–27
Dates7 August 2026 – 23 May 2027
Matches79
Goals304 (3.85 per match)
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| Season | 2026–27 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 7 August 2026 – 23 May 2027 |
| Matches | 79 |
| Goals | 304 (3.85 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Søren Tengstedt Thom van Bergen Nacho Ferri Milan Zonneveld Julian Brandt Brynjólfur Willumsson (6 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Feyenoord 5–0 Utrecht (20 September 2026) |
| Biggest away win | PEC Zwolle 0–7 Feyenoord (13 September 2026) |
| Highest scoring | Cambuur 2–5 Feyenoord (23 August 2026) AZ 5–2 Go Ahead Eagles (29 August 2026) Utrecht 1–6 PSV Eindhoven (30 August 2026) PEC Zwolle 0–7 Feyenoord (13 September 2026) Groningen 2–5 Ajax (18 October 2026) |
| Longest winning run | 5 matches AZ PSV Eindhoven |
| Longest unbeaten run | 9 matches Feyenoord |
| Longest winless run | 9 matches Willem II |
| Longest losing run | 4 matches Cambuur Willem II |
← 2025–26 2027–28 →
All statistics correct as of 18 October 2026. | |
Teams
Team changes
 from 2025–26 Eerste Divisie |
 to 2026–27 Eerste Divisie |
|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag (promoted after a five-year absence) Cambuur (promoted after a three-year absence) Willem II (promoted after a one-year absence) |
Volendam (relegated after one-year in the top flight) NAC Breda (relegated after two years in the top flight) Heracles Almelo (relegated after three years in the top flight) |
Stadiums and locations
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity | 2025–26
position |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag | The Hague | Werktalent Stadion | 15,000 | 1st (Eerste Divisie) |
| Ajax | Amsterdam | Johan Cruyff Arena | 55,865 | 5th |
| AZ | Alkmaar | AFAS Stadion | 19,478 | 7th |
| Cambuur | Leeuwarden | Kooi Stadion | 15,000 | 2nd (Eerste Divisie) |
| Excelsior | Rotterdam | Van Donge & De Roo Stadion | 4,500 | 13th |
| Feyenoord | Rotterdam | De Kuip | 47,500 | 2nd |
| Fortuna Sittard | Sittard | Fortuna Sittard Stadion | 12,000 | 11th |
| Go Ahead Eagles | Deventer | De Adelaarshorst | 10,000 | 11th |
| Groningen | Groningen | Euroborg | 22,550 | 9th |
| Heerenveen | Heerenveen | Abe Lenstra Stadion | 26,100 | 8th |
| N.E.C. | Nijmegen | Goffertstadion | 12,650 | 3rd |
| PEC Zwolle | Zwolle | MAC³PARK stadion | 14,000 | 15th |
| PSV | Eindhoven | Philips Stadion | 35,000 | 1st |
| Sparta Rotterdam | Rotterdam | Sparta Stadion | 11,026 | 10th |
| Telstar | Velsen | BUKO Stadion | 5,338 | 14th |
| Twente | Enschede | De Grolsch Veste | 30,205 | 4th |
| Utrecht | Utrecht | Stadion Galgenwaard | 23,750 | 6th |
| Willem II | Tilburg | Koning Willem II Stadion | 15,220 | 3rd (Eerste Divisie) |
Number of teams by province
Personnel and kits
| Team | Chairman | Manager | Captain | Kit maker | Shirt sponsor(s) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | Other(s) | |||||
| ADO Den Haag |  Natascha van Grinsven-Admiraal |
 Robin Peter |
 Juho Kilo |
Erreà | Zelesta | List
|
| Ajax | Menno Geelen |
 Míchel |
Davy Klaassen |
Adidas | Ziggo | List
|
| AZ | Merijn Zeeman |
Lee-Roy Echteld |
Jordy Clasie |
Nike | AFAS Software | List
|
| Cambuur | Cees Heijboer |
Johan Plat |
 Nicky Souren |
Adidas | Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma | List
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| Excelsior | Bob de Lange |
Ruben den Uil |
 Casper Widell |
Robey | DSW Zorgverzekeraar (YETS Foundation logo on shirt) | List
|
| Feyenoord | Robert Eenhoorn |
Giovanni van Bronckhorst |
Luciano Valente |
Castore | MediaMarkt | List
|
| Fortuna Sittard | Martijn Merks |
Danny Buijs |
 Ivo Pinto |
Robey | Hurkmans Groep | List
|
| Go Ahead Eagles | Jan Willem van Dop |
Joseph Oosting |
Joris Kramer |
Stanno | One Click Steel | List
|
| Groningen | Frank van Mosselveld |
Dick Lukkien |
Thijmen Blokzijl |
Robey | Groningen Home of Talent | List
|
| Heerenveen | Ferry de Haan |
Robin Veldman |
Luuk Brouwers |
Macron | Effektief Groep | List
|
| NEC | Wilco van Schaik |
Dick Schreuder |
 Tjaronn Chery |
Robey | Nexperia | List
|
| PEC Zwolle | Joost Broerse |
Dennis van der Ree (a.i.) and Maikel van der Werff (a.i.) |
 Ryan Thomas |
Adidas | Zonneplan | List
|
| PSV Eindhoven | Marcel Brands |
Peter Bosz |
Jerdy Schouten |
Puma | Metropoolregio Brainport Eindhoven | List
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| Sparta Rotterdam | Leo Ruijs |
Rogier Meijer |
Bruno Martins Indi |
Robey | De Goudse Verzekeringen | List
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| Telstar | Lex de Jager |
Henk Brugge |
Danny Bakker |
Robey | Port of Energy | List
|
| Twente | Paul van der Kraan |
John van den Brom |
Robin Pröpper |
Castore | GGM Gastro | List
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| Utrecht | Thijs van Es |
Anthony Correia |
Nick Viergever |
Castore | Indeed | List
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| Willem II | Merijn Goris |
John Stegeman |
Jari Schuurman |
Meyba | AVEC Creative | List
|
Managerial changes
| Team | Outgoing manager | Manner of departure | Date of vacancy | Position in table | Replaced by | Date of appointment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambuur | Henk de Jong[2] |
Moved to assistant role | 24 April 2026 | Pre-season | Johan Plat[3] |
1 July 2026 |
| Ajax | Óscar García[4] |
End of interim spell | 17 May 2026 | Míchel[5] |
2 June 2026 | |
| Go Ahead Eagles | Melvin Boel[6] |
Sacked | 3 June 2026 | Joseph Oosting[7] |
11 June 2026 | |
| Feyenoord | Robin van Persie[8] |
7 June 2026 | Giovanni van Bronckhorst[9] |
15 June 2026 | ||
| Utrecht | Ron Jans[10] |
Retired | 30 June 2026 | Anthony Correia[11] |
1 July 2026 | |
| Telstar | Anthony Correia[12] |
Signed by Utrecht | Henk Brugge[13] | |||
| Sparta Rotterdam | Maurice Steijn[14] |
End of contract | Rogier Meijer[15] | |||
| PEC Zwolle | Henry van der Vegt[16] |
Sacked | 13 October 2026 | 16th | Dennis van der Ree (a.i.) and Maikel van der Werff (a.i.)[17] |
18 October 2026 |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Feyenoord | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 31 | 10 | +21 | 23 | Qualification for the Champions League league phase |
| 2 | AZ | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 10 | +10 | 20 | Qualification for the Champions League third qualifying round |
| 3 | PSV Eindhoven | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 19 | Qualification for the Europa League second qualifying round |
| 4 | Ajax | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 12 | +15 | 18 | Qualification for the European competition play-offs |
| 5 | Twente | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 8 | +8 | 17 | |
| 6 | Fortuna Sittard | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 15 | −1 | 14 | |
| 7 | Groningen | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 17 | +5 | 14 | |
| 8 | Heerenveen | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 11 | +4 | 12 | |
| 9 | Go Ahead Eagles | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 21 | −1 | 11 | |
| 10 | Excelsior | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 16 | 18 | −2 | 11 | |
| 11 | NEC | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 14 | −1 | 9 | |
| 12 | Sparta Rotterdam | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 22 | −6 | 9 | |
| 13 | Cambuur | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 13 | 21 | −8 | 9 | |
| 14 | Utrecht | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 14 | 25 | −11 | 8 | |
| 15 | PEC Zwolle | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 22 | −12 | 7 | |
| 16 | Telstar | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | −8 | 6 | Qualification for the Relegation play-off |
| 17 | ADO Den Haag | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11 | 20 | −9 | 6 | Relegation to Eerste Divisie |
| 18 | Willem II | 9 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 26 | −17 | 2 |
Updated to match(es) played on 18 October 2026. Source: Eredivisie
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Less loss points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 9) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 9) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Less loss points; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 9) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 9) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)
Results
Season statistics
Top scorers
Hat-tricks
| Rnd | Player | Club | Goals | Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Nacho Ferri |
Feyenoord | 18', 23', 49' | 13 September 2026 | PEC Zwolle | 0–7 | Feyenoord |
| 6 | Sven Mijnans |
PSV Eindhoven | 23', 74', 88' | 13 September 2026 | PSV Eindhoven | 4–1 | Sparta Rotterdam |
Awards
Monthly awards
| Month | Player of the Month | Talent of the Month | Manager of the Month | Ref. | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | Club | Player | Club | Manager | Club | ||
| August | Gjivai Zechiël |
Feyenoord |  Noah Fernandez |
PSV Eindhoven | Lee-Roy Echteld |
AZ | [19][20][21] |
| September |  Anis Hadj Moussa |
Feyenoord | Givairo Read |
Feyenoord | Giovanni van Bronckhorst |
Feyenoord | [22][23][24] |