2025–26 Eerste Divisie
| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 8 August 2025 – 24 April 2026 |
| Matches played | 9 |
| Goals scored | 32 (3.56 per match) |
| Biggest home win | TOP Oss 4–0 MVV Maastricht (8 August 2025) ADO Den Haag 5–1 Willem II (10 August 2025) |
| Biggest away win | Helmond Sport 1–3 Roda JC Kerkrade (10 August 2025) |
| Highest scoring | ADO Den Haag 5–1 Willem II (10 August 2025) |
← 2024–25 2026–27 →
All statistics correct as of 11 August 2025. | |
The 2025–26 Eerste Divisie is the 70th season of the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of football in the Netherlands since its establishment in 1956.
Teams
A total of 19 teams take part in the league: 16 teams from the 2024–25 Eerste Divisie and 3 teams relegated from the 2024–25 Eredivisie. Almere City replaced 2024-25 Eerste Divisie champions Volendam after two seasons in the Eredivisie. RKC Waalwijk replaced 2024-25 Eerste Divisie second-placed Excelsior after six seasons in the Eredivisie. Willem II replaced Telstar following the 2024-25 Eerste Divisie play-offs after one season in the Eredivisie.
On 31 July 2025, it was confirmed that Vitesse lost their professional license due to financial issues, and therefore the club wasn't eligible to play in the Eerste Divisie.[1][2] The KNVB announced no other team was eligible to be promoted, and as a result the competition will be played with 19 teams. Period titles will be decided on the first 8 or 9 matches each team plays within a period, depending on if such a period would have been 9 or 10 match days.[3]
Stadiums and locations
| Club | Location | Venue | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag | The Hague | WerkTalent Stadion | 15,000 |
| Almere City | Almere | Yanmar Stadion | 4,501 |
| Cambuur | Leeuwarden | Kooi Stadion | 15,000 |
| De Graafschap | Doetinchem | Stadion De Vijverberg | 12,600 |
| Den Bosch | 's-Hertogenbosch | Stadion De Vliert | 8,713 |
| Dordrecht | Dordrecht | M-Scores Stadion | 4,235 |
| Eindhoven | Eindhoven | Jan Louwers Stadion | 4,600 |
| Emmen | Emmen | De Oude Meerdijk | 8,600 |
| Helmond Sport | Helmond | GS Staalwerken Stadion | 3,600 |
| Jong Ajax | Amsterdam | Sportpark De Toekomst | 2,250 |
| Jong AZ | Alkmaar | AFAS Trainingscomplex | 1,000 |
| Jong PSV | Eindhoven | PSV Campus De Herdgang | 2,500 |
| Jong FC Utrecht | Utrecht | Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch | 450 |
| MVV Maastricht | Maastricht | Stadion De Geusselt | 9,500 |
| RKC Waalwijk | Waalwijk | Mandemakers Stadion | 7,508 |
| Roda JC Kerkrade | Kerkrade | Parkstad Limburg Stadion | 19,979 |
| TOP Oss | Oss | Frans Heesenstadion | 4,560 |
| VVV-Venlo | Venlo | Covebo Stadion - De Koel | 8,000 |
| Willem II | Tilburg | Koning Willem II Stadion | 14,700 |
Number of teams by provinces
| Number of teams | Province | Team(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 7 |  North Brabant |
Den Bosch, Eindhoven, Helmond Sport, Jong PSV, RKC Waalwijk, TOP Oss, Willem II |
| 3 | .svg.png){kind=small} Limburg |
MVV Maastricht, Roda JC, VVV-Venlo |
| 2 |  North Holland |
Jong Ajax, Jong AZ |
 South Holland |
ADO Den Haag, Dordrecht | |
| 1 |  Gelderland |
De Graafschap |
 Drenthe |
Emmen | |
 Flevoland |
Almere City | |
 Friesland |
Cambuur | |
-Flag.svg.png){kind=small} Utrecht |
Jong Utrecht |
Personnel and kits
Note: Flags indicate national team as has been defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players and managers may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| Team | President | Manager | Kit manufacturer | Shirt sponsors (front) | Shirt sponsors (back) | Shirt sponsors (sleeves) | Shorts sponsors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag |  Natascha van Grinsven-Admiraal
|
Robin Peter | Erreà | Biersteker | Erreà | ||
| Almere City | John Bes
|
Jeroen Rijsdijk
|
Craft | ||||
| Cambuur | Cees Heijboer
|
Henk de Jong
|
Adidas | Bouwgroep Dijkstra Draisma | TanQYou, Effektief | None | |
| De Graafschap | Mart de Kruif
|
Marinus Dijkhuizen
|
Robey | Onverwachtehoek.nl, De DakExpert | Flexfamily, Coffee Fresh | SWR | |
| Den Bosch | Tommie van Alphen
|
Ulrich Landvreugd
|
Vacant | Sanitairwinkel | |||
| Dordrecht | Hans de Zeeuw
|
Dirk Kuyt
|
Capelli | Keukenwarenhuis.nl, Energiek Dordt | M-Scores | ||
| Eindhoven | Peter Bijvelds
|
Maurice Verberne
|
Macron | VDL | SRP Zuid | ||
| Emmen | Rinse Bleeker
|
Menno van Dam
|
Hummel | Vandaglas | Hydrowear, Century Autolease | Punt Uit | |
| Helmond Sport | Ron van den Bekerom
|
Jurgen Seegers
|
Saller | Heel Helmond Sport, Dixap | Vescom, Elektro Vogels | ||
| Jong Ajax | Menno Geelen
|
Willem Weijs
|
Adidas | Ziggo | Ziggo Sport | Curaçao/ Team Rockstars IT[4] | |
| Jong AZ | Merijn Zeeman
|
Lee-Roy Echteld
|
Nike | Kansino | Elfi Vastgoed | Cavallaro Napoli | |
| Jong PSV | Marcel Brands
|
Stijn Schaars
|
Puma | Metropoolregio Brainport Eindhoven | GoodHabitz | TOTO Nederlandse Loterij | |
| Jong Utrecht | Thijs van Es
|
Mark Otten
|
Castore[5] | Conclusion Digital Transformation | U4U | Dassy | |
| MVV Maastricht | Tom Daemen
|
Edwin Hermans
|
Nike | TCC, Voetbalshop | Cloos For You | Maak.eu | |
| RKC Waalwijk | Willem van der Linden
|
Sander Duits
|
Stanno | Willy Naessens Industriebouw, JM van Delft & Zn. | Mandemakers, Van Mossel Automotive | Beekmans Heftrucks | |
| Roda JC Kerkrade | Jordens Peters
|
.svg.png){kind=small} Kevin Van Dessel
|
Decathlon | Tribe Security, Juyst | Gezond in Mijnstreek, Rutten x Welling | Bijzonder Zorggroep, D&D Verhuur | Woodstone |
| TOP Oss | Bas van Rossum
|
Sjors Ultee
|
JDH | Noor Sportswear, Becoss | MD Stukadoors | ||
| VVV-Venlo | Guus Pennings
|
John Lammers
|
Craft | Venlo.fit | VidaXL, Seacon Logistics | ProToGa Beveiliging, Personato Recruitment | Haa! |
| Willem II | Merijn Goris
|
John Stegeman
|
Robey | None | None | None | None |
League table
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Promotion or qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jong PSV | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 6 | Reserve teams are not eligible to be promoted to the Eredivisie |
| 2 | Roda JC Kerkrade | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 6 | Promotion to the Eredivisie |
| 3 | Dordrecht | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 6 | |
| 4 | RKC Waalwijk | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | +1 | 4 | Qualification for promotion play-offs |
| 5 | ADO Den Haag | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 3 | |
| 6 | TOP Oss | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 | +3 | 3 | |
| 7 | Den Bosch | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | +2 | 3 | |
| 8 | Eindhoven | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | +1 | 3 | |
| 9 | De Graafschap | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 3 | |
| 10 | Cambuur | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | |
| 11 | Helmond Sport | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | −2 | 1 | |
| 12 | Almere City | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 13 | Jong AZ | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | −1 | 0 | Reserve teams are not eligible to be promoted to the Eredivisie |
| 14 | Jong Utrecht | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | −1 | 0 | |
| 15 | Emmen | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | −2 | 0 | |
| 16 | Jong Ajax | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | −2 | 0 | Reserve teams are not eligible to be promoted to the Eredivisie |
| 17 | VVV-Venlo | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | −3 | 0 | |
| 18 | Willem II | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | −4 | 0 | |
| 19 | MVV Maastricht | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | −5 | 0 |
Updated to match(es) played on 16 August 2025. Source: Flashscore, Keuken Kampioen Divisie (in Dutch)
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Alphabetical order; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 8) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)[6]
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Alphabetical order; End of season: 1) Points; 2) Goal difference; 3) Goals scored; 4) Head-to-head points; 5) Head-to-head goal difference; 6) Head-to-head away goals scored; 7) Play-off if relevant for deciding champion, relegation or participating in a European league, otherwise by draw. 8) Penalty shoot-out (only after a play-off)[6]
Results
References
- ^ "Vitesse is geen profclub meer: 'Niemand kan geloven dat de stekker eruit gaat'". nos.nl (in Dutch). 2025-07-31. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Pascoe, Robin (2025-08-01). "Dutch FA upholds decision to withdraw Vitesse licence". DutchNews.nl. Retrieved 2025-08-03.
- ^ Sportredactie (2025-08-01). "KNVB: keuze voor doorstart in amateurvoetbal is aan Vitesse zelf, periodetitels KKD gaan ook anders" [KNVB: choice for continuation in amateur football is for Vitesse, period titled KKD will also be different.]. De Gelderlander (in Dutch). Retrieved 2025-08-07.
- ^ "Team Rockstars IT nieuwe mouwsponsor Ajax" [Team Rockstars IT new sleeve sponsor Ajax]. ajax.nl (in Dutch). 10 September 2024. Retrieved 10 September 2024.
- ^ "No More Nike: FC Utrecht Castore Deal Confirmed". Footy Headlines. Retrieved 6 April 2023.
- ^ "Reglementen betaald voetbal seizoen 2024-25" [Regulations professional football season 2024-25] (in Dutch). KNVB. January 2025.