Eredivisie unveils 2026‑27 season schedule

The Dutch football association (KNVB) released the concept competition programme for the 2026‑27 VriendenLoterij Eredivisie. The calendar covers 33 rounds and opens in Leeuwarden with SC Cambuur hosting Excelsior Rotterdam, marking the league’s 70th anniversary.

The schedule includes dates through November and provisions for clubs involved in European competitions. Ajax, FC Twente and NEC Nijmegen may see mid‑week fixtures or postponed matches to accommodate UEFA ties. The programme also details European qualification: the champion enters the Champions League group stage, the runner‑up the third qualifying round, third place the Europa League second qualifying round, and the play‑off winner a spot in the Conference League. A final, definitive schedule is set for 15 June.