# Dutch clubs prep for 2026–27 season > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ado-den-haag-secures-keuken-kampioen-divisie-crown-and-receives-trophy > Updated: 2026-09-07T23:37:00.000Z. Sources: 95. Developments: 27. The 2026–27 Dutch football calendar continues to take shape across professional and amateur levels. ADO Den Haag finalised its pre-season plans, while amateur sides have moved into full training mode. Veensche Boys held its first session on 1 August with a thirteen-player squad; forward Freek van Belzen suffered a suspected cruciate ligament injury and will undergo an MRI. As the club celebrates its 90th anniversary, it has noted a need to seek new players to bolster its roster. In recent competitive action, the Veensche Boys MO13-1 team suffered a 3-1 defeat against Lunteren. VV Almkerk began its preseason on 8 August, scheduling friendlies for the first team against RWB 1, Roda Boys/Bommelerwaard 1, SteDoCo 1 and others, and for the second team against Roda Boys 2, Herovina 1 and additional opponents, focusing on fitness and automaticity. Zeerobben, led by trainers Fred de Boer and Oane Westra, has faced a challenging preseason with losses to ONS and IJVC, though the club is integrating youth players and new experienced members like Durk Ennema and David van der Pol. Jodan Boys is preparing for a season opener against Valken'68, a newly promoted fourth-division side. Following a mixed preseason, Jodan Boys recently demonstrated resilience by overcoming a 3-1 deficit to win 3-5 in their latest match. In the Amsterdam region, AFC secured a 3-0 win against SteDoCo and a 1-0 victory over Quick Boys, while JOS Watergraafsmeer recorded a 5-0 win against Zwaluwen Vlaardingen. The S.K.N.W.K. O19 youth team started preparations on 13 August under new coach Rohan de Geus, assisted by Eric de Jager. VV LTC published a detailed 2026–27 schedule, adding a senior team and extra youth squads. The Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB) released the amateur match programme, highlighting Zaan-region derbies and the first qualifying round of the KNVB Cup. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-07: Dutch amateur football clubs begin 2026–2027 season Dutch amateur football clubs have commenced the 2026–2027 season, featuring match results for Veensche Boys and various pre-season friendlies across the Amsterdam region. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-football-clubs-begin-20262027-season ### 2026-08-28: Dutch amateur football clubs prepare for new season Dutch amateur clubs Zeerobben and Jodan Boys prepare for new seasons following mixed preseason results and squad changes. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-football-clubs-prepare-for-new-season ### 2026-08-07: KNVB publishes amateur football schedule with multiple Zaan region derbies KNVB released the amateur football schedule, highlighting many Zaan derbies, and announced first-round KNVB Cup opponents for three Frisian clubs. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knvb-publishes-amateur-football-schedule-with-multiple-zaan-region-derbies ### 2026-08-05: Dutch amateur football clubs launch 2026‑27 training programs S.K.N.W.K. O19 starts 2026‑27 training on 13 Aug under coach Rohan de Geus; VV LTC releases a new schedule with added senior and youth teams, offering PDFs and contacts for players. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-football-clubs-launch-202627-training-programs ### 2026-08-02: Dutch amateur clubs Veensche Boys and VV Almkerk begin 2026 season preparations Veensche Boys began training on 1 Aug, with a player injury, while VV Almkerk started its 2026‑27 preseason on 8 Aug, outlining friendly fixtures and fitness goals. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-clubs-veensche-boys-and-vv-almkerk-begin-2026-season-preparations ### 2026-07-24: Dutch lower‑division clubs win pre‑season friendlies; Groningen vows no more Greek opponents Barendrecht, Groene Ster, ADO Den Haag, FC Groningen and others recorded wins or draws in pre‑season friendlies, while NEC faces a defender shortage and Groningen vows to drop Greek opponents. 12 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/belgian-athletics-championships-offer-final-sprint-for-european-qualifiers ### 2026-07-17: Keuken Kampioen Divisie 2026/27 season lineup and coaching changes The Dutch Keuken Kampioen Divisie’s 2026/27 season starts Aug 7, with 11 clubs hiring new head coaches and Eerste Is entering 1e Klasse C after its recent championship. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/keuken-kampioen-divisie-202627-season-lineup-and-coaching-changes ### 2026-07-16: ADO Den Haag seeks loan of striker Yannick Eduardo from Hoffenheim ADO Den Haag aims to loan striker Yannick Eduardo from Hoffenheim for the 2026‑27 season, pending a deal as the club deals with injuries to other forwards. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-den-haag-seeks-loan-of-striker-yannick-eduardo-from-hoffenheim ### 2026-07-10: KNVB publishes 2026‑27 amateur league allocations for Dutch Tweede and Vierde Klasse The KNVB set the 2026‑27 amateur league line‑ups, naming FC Horst’s Tweede Klasse L opponents and squad, and publishing Vierde Klasse A‑C club lists with a cup‑round start on 29‑30 August and league play from ‑ 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/knvb-publishes-202627-amateur-league-allocations-for-dutch-tweede-and-vierde-klasse ### 2026-07-09: Netherlands amateur football federation expands support with webinars and publishes 2026‑27 preseason match schedule BAV offers practical webinars on energy, finance and employment for Dutch amateur clubs, while Amsterdam amateur football publishes its 2026‑27 preseason match schedule. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/netherlands-amateur-football-federation-expands-support-with-webinars-and-publishes-202627-preseason ### 2026-07-07: FC Groningen readies season with friendlies as FC Twente appoints Erik ten Hag technical director FC Groningen starts its season with friendlies against Emmen, AEK Athens, Volos and Valladolid, after a 2‑1 loss to Heracles Almelo, while FC Twente appoints Erik ten Hag as technical director, pledging higher‑ 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-eredivisie-clubs-gear-up-for-202627-season ### 2026-07-07: Dutch clubs vv Hoogland and ADO Den Haag set fixtures for 2026‑27 season vv Hoogland moves to 4th Division A for 2026‑27; ADO Den Haag, back in the Eredivisie, wins pre‑season friendlies and secures player contracts. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-clubs-vv-hoogland-and-ado-den-haag-set-fixtures-for-202627-season ### 2026-07-03: Eredivisie clubs map out preseason friendlies and training camps ahead of 2026‑27 season Eredivisie clubs outline preseason friendlies and training camps, with ADO Den Haag trialing a German defender, new kits, and Dutch sides scheduling matches against domestic and foreign opponents ahead of the 6 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eredivisie-clubs-map-out-preseason-friendlies-and-training-camps-ahead-of-202627-season ### 2026-06-29: Dutch amateur clubs finalize 2026‑27 football squads Dutch amateur clubs set 2026‑27 squads: one expands to 44 players with youth talent; another outlines 41‑player senior line‑up, seven men’s teams and women's and veteran groups. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-clubs-finalize-202627-football-squads ### 2026-06-27: ADO Den Haag advances training complex build and schedules July family day ADO Den Haag moves ahead with its new training complex and will host a Family Day on 5 July 2026 at the WerkTalent Stadion, featuring tours, player meet‑and‑greets and club activities. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-den-haag-advances-training-complex-build-and-schedules-july-family-day ### 2026-06-21: Dutch firms Deloitte and Harry Kempenaar win corporate sports tournaments Deloitte won the USV accountancy tournament in Nieuwleusen, and Harry Kempenaar clinched the Bedrijven Voetbal Toernooi in De Westereen, both attracting dozens of Dutch corporate teams. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-firms-deloitte-and-harry-kempenaar-win-corporate-sports-tournaments ### 2026-06-15: RGL Interim and Sportadviesgroep clinch victories in Dutch Business Club tournaments RGL Interim won the Business Club golf tournament at Almeerderhout, while Sportadviesgroep triumphed 2‑0 over Gooimeer in the s.v. Huizen business football final. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/rgl-interim-and-sportadviesgroep-clinch-victories-in-dutch-business-club-tournaments ### 2026-06-15: Dutch amateur football transfer deadline spurs last‑minute player moves The 15 June 2026 deadline for Dutch amateur football transfers prompted a rush of player moves, highlighted by Jesper de Heij joining Jodan Boys and numerous other transfers nationwide. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-football-transfer-deadline-spurs-lastminute-player-moves ### 2026-06-08: Dutch Amateur Football Hosts Familyday Tournament and Transfer Market Activity Dutch amateur football hosts a Familyday tournament on 20 June with youth and senior matches and a barbecue, while clubs like OFC and GeuzenMiddenmeer announce numerous player sign‑ins ahead of the 2026‑27 se​a 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-amateur-football-hosts-familyday-tournament-and-transfer-market-activity ### 2026-06-07: Dutch youth football clubs claim regional championship titles SV Lierop JO11‑1 and RKDVC JO12‑3 each won regional youth football championships in the Netherlands, celebrated with medal ceremonies and community events. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-youth-football-clubs-claim-regional-championship-titles ### 2026-06-05: Tikkie Terug marks 4‑year anniversary with end‑season party in the Netherlands Tikkie Terug held its 4‑year anniversary end‑season party on 4 June 2022 in the Netherlands, featuring performances by André Pronk and Jeelz, a new mini‑golf field, food stalls and a late‑night DJ set. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tikkie-terug-end-of-season-party-celebrated-in-the-netherlands ### 2026-06-03: Dutch clubs wrap up 2025‑26 season with festive events Local Dutch groups celebrated the end of their 2025‑26 seasons with parties, awards and plans for new activities. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dutch-clubs-wrap-up-202526-season-with-festive-events ### 2026-05-27: Dutch amateur football clubs post wins, events and season wrap‑ups Dutch amateur football sees GOMOS win 3‑0, HBC host youth event, Laar beat RKSvv 8‑1, Sportlust Vroomshoop celebrates New Year, and HBC defeats Flevo Boys 3‑1 in promotion playoffs. 29 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hbc-secures-3-1-victory-over-flevo-boys-in-dutch-thirddivision-promotion-playoff ### 2026-05-23: Willem II clinches Eredivisie promotion after penalty shootout over FC Volendam Willem II earned promotion to the Eredivisie by beating FC Volendam on penalties after a 2‑1 win in extra time. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/willem-ii-clinches-eredivisie-promotion-after-penalty-shootout-over-fc-volendam ### 2026-05-13: Almere City hosts Willem II in Dutch play‑off semi‑final first leg Almere City and Willem II meet in the first leg of the Dutch promotion play‑offs, with the winner to face the Eredivisie’s 16th‑placed side. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almere-city-hosts-willem-ii-in-dutch-playoff-semifinal-first-leg ### 2026-05-02: Almere City defeats Den Bosch in playoffs, advances to face De Graafschap Almere City beats Den Bosch 3-2, then 2-0, advancing to face De Graafschap in promotion playoffs. 18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/almere-city-defeats-den-bosch-in-playoffs-advances-to-face-de-graafschap ### 2026-04-17: ADO receives Keuken Kampioen Divisie trophy in The Hague ADO Den Haag finally receives the Keuken Kampioen Divisie trophy in The Hague after weeks as champions. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ado-receives-keuken-kampioen-divisie-trophy-in-the-hague --- Cite as: Dutch clubs prep for 2026–27 season. 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