# Ajax football club activities and developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/ajax-football-club-activities-and-developments
> Updated: 2026-09-14T15:50:52.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Ajax football club has been involved in various competitive and organizational developments. In August 2026, the squad traveled to Switzerland for a Conference League play-off against FC Sion. During this period, the club also announced a professional contract for goalkeeper Suus van der Weide and saw player Joël Veltman defend teammate Youri Regeer against social media criticism.

By mid-September 2026, Ajax achieved a 5-1 victory over Willem II in the Eredivisie at the Johan Cruijff ArenA. This win, facilitated by squad rotation from coach Míchel Sánchez, moved the club into fourth place in the league standings. Additionally, it was announced that the Johan Cruijff ArenA will host the UEFA Super Cup on August 11, 2027.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-14: Ajax defeats Willem II 5-1 as Johan Cruijff ArenA to host UEFA Super Cup

Ajax defeated Willem II 5-1 in the Eredivisie to move into fourth place, while UEFA announced the Johan Cruijff ArenA will host the 2027 UEFA Super Cup.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/afc-ajax-prepares-for-conference-league-clash-and-eredivisie-fixtures

### 2026-08-19: Ajax arrives in Switzerland for Conference League play-off

Ajax has arrived in Switzerland for their Conference League play-off against FC Sion. Separately, goalkeeper Suus van der Weide signed her first professional contract with Ajax Vrouwen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ajax-arrives-in-switzerland-for-conference-league-play-off

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