The Eredivisie is comprised of the 18 best professional football clubs in the Netherlands, and features some of the country's biggest teams such as Ajax, Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven. With 306 games in a Dutch season, there are plenty of football matches to go and see.
Eredivisie Dutch League History
The Eredivisie came to be as a result of an organized charity football match between France and the Dutch national team. Although the 1953 game was initially boycotted by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), an inspired 2-1 victory led to a growing interest in professional football in the Netherlands.
The 1956/57 Eredivisie season was the first to feature the current league name, and it used the 18 team set up that we are used to today. Many of the teams that played in this season are still there today, such as Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Feyenoord and the country's oldest club, Sparta Rotterdam.
Average Ticket Prices and Attendance for the Eredivisie
When compared to other European leagues, the Eredivisie is well-balanced when it comes to attendance and pricing. There are three Dutch clubs that have traditionally always had larger fanbases, known are the Dutch ‘big three’: Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord. The average attendance to an Eredivisie game last season was 18,400, which is surprisingly high considering the league's size. Ajax had the largest average attendance last season at 49,000, which brings their stadium close to full capacity.
How to Get Eredivisie Dutch League Tickets
The Eredivisie has always had a strong domestic following, which makes it hard to get to see some of the bigger games. This is especially true for matches involving the big three, (PSV, Ajax, Feyenoord) so if you want to get to a bigger game it is crucial to get your tickets ahead of time. There are several ways to get your Eredivisie tickets, which are explained below:
Directly at the box office
Eredivisie match day tickets are usually released for public sale around a month before the game is supposed to be played. That means you have a limited amount of time before matchday to get your tickets - so act fast! Even then, however, team box offices are known to sell out quickly.
Become a member
Most clubs in the Eredivisie have a club membership that offers members match day tickets ahead of the general public. This is a good option for long-term fans looking to go to many games in a season. However, for the casual fan the additional cost of membership is probably not worth it.
Luxurious hospitality tickets
If you want to experience an Eredivisie match in style, corporate or hospitality tickets are the best way to go. These tickets grant you exclusive access to a box seat as well as a host of complimentary delights, such as a pre-game meal and drinks. This type of ticket does have a few drawbacks, however. There is little atmosphere in the box seat, and it costs a small fortune to get a hospitality ticket. Worst still, they are notoriously difficult to come by.
Ticket Scalpers - Beware!
Dutch Authorities are quite strict on ticket touts, so although they are commonplace at stadiums it is best to avoid them. The tickets are normally fake, and if you are caught with one you could be charged by the police and banned from future football matches.
Official ticket resellers
Ticket reselling has seen a huge rise in popularity over the past few years. By allowing legitimate ticket holders to resell their tickets, people can freely buy and sell tickets without dealing with scalpers. Better yet, prices are generally market value, so you are not paying a fortune to get to the game of your choice. There are many legitimate resellers online, but some of the biggest and best are Viagogo, StubHub and Ticketbis.
Eredivisie - Dutch League Ticket Prices By Team| Team | # Tickets Available | Avg. Ticket Price | Lowest Ticket Price | Highest Ticket Price |
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| ADO Den Haag | 0 | - | - | - |
ADO Den Haag Tickets Breakdown |
| AZ Alkmaar | 47 | $117 | $106 | $144 |
AZ Alkmaar Tickets Breakdown |
| Ajax | 5,256 | $394 | $62 | $1,647 |
Ajax Tickets Breakdown| Tickets | Stadium | Available Tickets | Avg. Ticket Price | Lowest Price | Highest Price |
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| Ajax vs Heerenveen SC Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA  | 436 | $266 | $72 | $883 | | Ajax vs PSV Eindhoven Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 372 | $460 | $154 | $1,472 | | Ajax vs Willem II Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 384 | $278 | $62 | $883 | | Ajax vs Excelsior Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 443 | $331 | $108 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs NEC Nijmegen Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 377 | $309 | $98 | $884 | | Ajax vs AZ Alkmaar Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 266 | $473 | $166 | $988 | | Ajax vs ADO Den Haag Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 300 | $344 | $102 | $884 | | Ajax vs Utrecht Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 305 | $348 | $102 | $883 | | Ajax vs Cambuur Leeuwarden Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 258 | $350 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Groningen FC Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 298 | $412 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Telstar Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 286 | $417 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles Deventer Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 300 | $403 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Feyenoord Rotterdam Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 206 | $649 | $133 | $1,473 | | Ajax vs PEC Zwolle Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 302 | $413 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Twente Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 252 | $449 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 238 | $515 | $119 | $1,035 | | Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam Tickets | Johan Cruijff ArenA | 233 | $561 | $119 | $1,647 |
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| Cambuur Leeuwarden | 0 | - | - | - |
Cambuur Leeuwarden Tickets Breakdown |
| Excelsior | 0 | - | - | - |
Excelsior Tickets Breakdown |
| Feyenoord Rotterdam | 2,139 | $687 | $74 | $2,357 |
Feyenoord Rotterdam Tickets Breakdown| Tickets | Stadium | Available Tickets | Avg. Ticket Price | Lowest Price | Highest Price |
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| Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Go Ahead Eagles Deventer Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 201 | $546 | $87 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs ADO Den Haag Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 158 | $526 | $79 | $1,767 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Utrecht Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 192 | $587 | $92 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs AZ Alkmaar Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 188 | $518 | $79 | $1,767 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Fortuna Sittard Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 124 | $132 | $87 | $214 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Excelsior Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 104 | $666 | $86 | $1,767 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Ajax Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 176 | $811 | $141 | $2,357 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Twente Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 142 | $585 | $86 | $1,768 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs PSV Eindhoven Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 134 | $916 | $141 | $2,355 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs PEC Zwolle Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 104 | $782 | $87 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs NEC Nijmegen Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 84 | $836 | $100 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Telstar Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 104 | $665 | $74 | $1,759 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Heerenveen SC Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 104 | $669 | $86 | $1,767 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Cambuur Leeuwarden Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 104 | $783 | $87 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Sparta Rotterdam Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 60 | $835 | $85 | $1,761 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Willem II Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 80 | $962 | $114 | $2,071 | | Feyenoord Rotterdam vs Groningen FC Tickets | Feijenoord Stadion | 80 | $956 | $127 | $2,071 |
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| Fortuna Sittard | 0 | - | - | - |
Fortuna Sittard Tickets Breakdown |
| Go Ahead Eagles Deventer | 0 | - | - | - |
Go Ahead Eagles Deventer Tickets Breakdown |
| Groningen FC | 0 | - | - | - |
Groningen FC Tickets Breakdown |
| Heerenveen SC | 0 | - | - | - |
Heerenveen SC Tickets Breakdown |
| NEC Nijmegen | 82 | $123 | $95 | $167 |
NEC Nijmegen Tickets Breakdown |
| PEC Zwolle | 6 | $131 | $119 | $137 |
PEC Zwolle Tickets Breakdown |
| PSV Eindhoven | 1,971 | $487 | $51 | $1,768 |
PSV Eindhoven Tickets Breakdown| Tickets | Stadium | Available Tickets | Avg. Ticket Price | Lowest Price | Highest Price |
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| PSV Eindhoven vs Fortuna Sittard Tickets | Philips Stadion | 136 | $142 | $51 | $247 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Groningen FC Tickets | Philips Stadion | 215 | $437 | $74 | $1,380 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Sparta Rotterdam Tickets | Philips Stadion | 176 | $401 | $63 | $1,179 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Heerenveen SC Tickets | Philips Stadion | 166 | $484 | $87 | $1,380 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Feyenoord Rotterdam Tickets | Philips Stadion | 170 | $675 | $182 | $1,767 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Willem II Tickets | Philips Stadion | 152 | $428 | $67 | $1,175 | | PSV Eindhoven vs ADO Den Haag Tickets | Philips Stadion | 162 | $397 | $67 | $1,178 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Twente Tickets | Philips Stadion | 182 | $489 | $120 | $1,380 | | PSV Eindhoven vs AZ Alkmaar Tickets | Philips Stadion | 158 | $451 | $103 | $1,178 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Ajax Tickets | Philips Stadion | 148 | $723 | $206 | $1,768 | | PSV Eindhoven vs Excelsior Tickets | Philips Stadion | 148 | $602 | $120 | $1,380 | | PSV Eindhoven vs NEC Nijmegen Tickets | Philips Stadion | 158 | $527 | $103 | $1,178 |
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