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KNVB Releases 2025/26 Eredivisie Calendar Featuring Ajax Opener and Klassieker Dates

Clubs can still request minor adjustments in a calendar designed to accommodate stadium upgrades for promoted teams.

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Ajax begint eredivisie thuis tegen Telstar, eerste Klassieker op 14 december

Overview

  • The KNVB published the full concept schedule for the 2025/26 season with provisions for clubs to seek changes before finalization.
  • Ajax will launch the campaign at home on August 10 against Telstar, marking the first Amsterdam visit by the newcomers in 47 years.
  • Defending champion PSV and runners-up Ajax meet at the Philips Stadion on September 21 as the season’s initial top-tier showdown.
  • The opening Klassieker is set for December 14 when Ajax hosts Feyenoord in the Johan Cruijff Arena.
  • Sparta Rotterdam faces a daunting early stretch against six of last season’s top-seven teams across its first eight rounds.