ADO Den Haag reports success in curbing antisemitic chants

Efforts to combat antisemitic chanting at ADO Den Haag home matches appear to be yielding results, according to an evaluation by Mayor Jan van Zanen regarding the 2025-2026 football season.

Before the winter break, antisemitic chants were heard during five of the club's ten home matches. Following the break, the club utilized extra capacity supported by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport (VWS) to identify perpetrators using camera footage and audio recordings. This increased enforcement led to eight supporters receiving stadium bans after chants were detected in two of the nine matches following the winter break.

Mayor Van Zanen noted that no antisemitic chants have been observed during home matches since February 13, 2026, including during the match against Jong Ajax on April 3. ADO Den Haag intends to continue its strict approach, and the Ministry of VWS will provide ongoing support for the next season.