| Season | 2025–26 |
|---|---|
| Dates | 6 September 2025 – 22 May 2026 |
| Champions | PSV 1st title |
| Relegated | Hera United Excelsior NAC |
| Champions League | PSV Ajax |
| Europa Cup | Feyenoord |
| Matches | 132 |
| Goals | 444 (3.36 per match) |
| Top goalscorer | Jaimy Ravensbergen Desiree van Lunteren (16 goals each) |
| Biggest home win | Ajax 8–0 Utrecht 7 December 2025 |
| Biggest away win | Excelsior 0–6 PSV 12 March 2026 |
| Highest scoring | AZ 8–1 NAC 23 November 2025 |
← 2024–25 2026–27 → | |
The 2025–26 Vrouwen Eredivisie, known as the 2025–26 Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie for sponsorship reasons, was the 16th season of the Vrouwen Eredivisie, the top division of women's football in the Netherlands. The season started on 6 September 2025 and ended on 22 May 2026.[1]
Twente Enschede entered the season as the two-time defending champions. PSV Eindhoven were crowned champions, having won their first ever title in the club's history. It was also the first time a club other than Ajax Amsterdam or Twente had won the title since ADO Den Haag did so in 2011–12.[2]
Hera United,[3] Excelsior Rotterdam[4] and NAC Breda[5] were relegated to the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie.
Format
[edit]The 12 teams in the league play in a double round-robin format: each team plays all other teams twice over 22 rounds, once at home and once away.[6]
Teams
[edit]
Twelve teams are competing in the 2025–26 season.[6] New to the league this season are NAC Breda, which was promoted from the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie, and Hera United, which assumed the license from Telstar and many of its players.[7][8]
| Team | City / Town | Venue | Debut season |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag | Den Haag | Bingoal Stadion | 2007–08 |
| AFC Ajax | Amsterdam | Sportpark De Toekomst, Johan Cruyff Stadium | 2015–16 |
| AZ Alkmaar | Alkmaar | AFAS Trainingcomplex, AFAS Stadion | 2023–24* |
| Excelsior | Rotterdam | Stadion Woudestein | 2017–18 |
| Feyenoord | Rotterdam | Varkenoord, Stadion Feijenoord | 2021–22 |
| SC Heerenveen | Heerenveen | Sportpark Skoatterwâld | 2007–08 |
| Hera United | Amsterdam | Sportpark Goed Genoeg | 2025–26 |
| NAC Breda | Breda | Sportpark Heksenwiel, Rat Verlegh Stadion | 2025–26 |
| PSV | Eindhoven | De Herdgang, Philips Stadion | 2015–16 |
| FC Twente | Enschede | Sportpark Schreurserve, De Grolsch Veste, Sportpark Het Diekman | 2007–08 |
| FC Utrecht | Utrecht | Sportcomplex Zoudenbalch, Stadion Galgenwaard | 2023–24* |
| PEC Zwolle | Zwolle | MAC³PARK Stadion, Sportpark De Vegtlust | 2010–11 |
*=return after previously playing in the Eredivisie
Standings
[edit]| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Qualification |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PSV (C) | 22 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 56 | 15 | +41 | 54 | Qualification to Champions League second qualifying round |
| 2 | Ajax | 22 | 15 | 5 | 2 | 55 | 18 | +37 | 50 | |
| 3 | Feyenoord | 22 | 14 | 5 | 3 | 45 | 17 | +28 | 47 | Qualification to Europa Cup first qualifying round |
| 4 | Twente | 22 | 14 | 4 | 4 | 55 | 19 | +36 | 46 | |
| 5 | Utrecht | 22 | 11 | 4 | 7 | 41 | 37 | +4 | 37 | |
| 6 | PEC Zwolle | 22 | 11 | 1 | 10 | 35 | 32 | +3 | 34 | |
| 7 | Heerenveen | 22 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 38 | 51 | −13 | 26 | |
| 8 | AZ | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 36 | 46 | −10 | 24 | |
| 9 | ADO Den Haag | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 24 | 45 | −21 | 22 | |
| 10 | Hera United[a] (R) | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 24 | 42 | −18 | 20 | Possible relegation to the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie |
| 11 | Excelsior (R) | 22 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 18 | 51 | −33 | 8 | Relegation to the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie |
| 12 | NAC Breda (R) | 22 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 17 | 71 | −54 | 7 |
Source: Vrouwen Eredivisie (in Dutch)
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) 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 match, including extra time and a penalty shoot-out, if necessary.[9][10]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
Rules for classification: Season in progress: 1) Most points won; 2) Less points lost; 3) Goal difference; 4) Goals scored; 5) Head-to-head points; 6) Head-to-head goal difference; 7) Head-to-head away goals scored; 8) 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 match, including extra time and a penalty shoot-out, if necessary.[9][10]
(C) Champions; (R) Relegated
Notes:
- ↑ Following the promotion of De Graafschap through the playoffs, Hera United were relegated
Results
[edit]| Home \ Away | ADO | AJA | AZ | EXC | FEY | HEE | HER | NAC | PEC | PSV | TWE | UTR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADO Den Haag | — | 0–3 | 0–1 | 3–2 | 1–1 | 2–2 | 0–1 | 4–2 | 3–0 | 0–2 | 0–5 | 0–5 |
| Ajax | 6–0 | — | 3–1 | 3–0 | 0–0 | 4–1 | 1–2 | 5–1 | 1–0 | 2–1 | 0–0 | 8–0 |
| AZ | 1–1 | 0–0 | — | 1–0 | 1–4 | 1–5 | 2–2 | 8–1 | 0–1 | 2–3 | 0–4 | 1–1 |
| Excelsior | 1–1 | 0–2 | 1–3 | — | 0–3 | 2–4 | 1–2 | 2–0 | 0–1 | 0–6 | 1–3 | 2–4 |
| Feyenoord | 2–0 | 0–1 | 3–3 | 1–0 | — | 6–1 | 3–0 | 3–0 | 1–0 | 2–2 | 2–0 | 3–0 |
| Heerenveen | 4–1 | 1–3 | 3–2 | 1–3 | 2–1 | — | 1–0 | 5–0 | 0–1 | 0–1 | 1–3 | 1–2 |
| Hera United | 1–3 | 0–5 | 1–2 | 1–1 | 0–1 | 2–1 | — | 1–1 | 2–3 | 1–2 | 0–0 | 1–2 |
| NAC Breda | 1–0 | 2–3 | 2–3 | 2–1 | 1–3 | 0–2 | 1–3 | — | 1–2 | 0–5 | 0–3 | 1–3 |
| PEC Zwolle | 2–1 | 7–1 | 2–0 | 4–1 | 0–1 | 1–1 | 3–2 | 4–0 | — | 0–2 | 1–4 | 1–2 |
| PSV | 2–0 | 1–1 | 2–1 | 1–0 | 1–1 | 6–0 | 4–0 | 4–1 | 3–0 | — | 1–3 | 3–0 |
| Twente | 0–1 | 1–1 | 4–1 | 3–0 | 3–2 | 5–1 | 3–0 | 6–0 | 3–2 | 1–2 | — | 1–1 |
| Utrecht | 1–3 | 0–2 | 3–3 | 2–0 | 1–2 | 5–1 | 2–2 | 1–0 | 3–0 | 1–2 | 2–0 | — |
Source: VrouwenEredivisie.nl
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Legend: Blue = home team win; Yellow = draw; Red = away team win.
Season statistics
[edit]Top scorers
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| Rank | Player | Club | Goals[11][12][13] |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Jaimy Ravensbergen |
Twente | 16 |
| Desiree van Lunteren |
AZ Alkmaar | ||
| 3 | Lobke Loonen |
Utrecht | 14 |
| 4 | Nikita Tromp |
11 | |
 Riola Xhemaili |
PSV Eindhoven | ||
| 6 | Aymee Altena |
Heerenveen | 10 |
| Danique Tolhoek |
Ajax | ||
| 8 | Floortje Bol |
ADO Den Haag | 9 |
| Hanna Huizenga |
PEC Zwolle | ||
| Evi Maatman |
Heerenveen |
Hat-tricks
[edit]| Player | For | Against | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riola Xhemaili |
PSV Eindhoven | NAC Breda | 5–0 (A) | 11 October 2025 |
| Desiree van Lunteren[a] |
AZ Alkmaar | 8–1 (H) | 24 November 2025 | |
| Sophie van Vugt |
PEC Zwolle | Ajax | 7–1 (H) | 23 November 2025 |
| Ranneke Derks |
Ajax | Utrecht | 8–0 (H) | 7 December 2025 |
| Jill Roord |
Twente | AZ Alkmaar | 4–0 (A) | 25 January 2026 |
| Jaimy Ravensbergen |
Heerenveen | 5–1 (H) | 15 February 2026 | |
| Lobke Loonen |
Utrecht | ADO Den Haag | 5–0 (A) | 22 February 2026 |
- ↑ Scored four goals
[edit]
All league matches were broadcast on ESPN in the Netherlands.[14] In December 2025, N Sports announced the broadcast of one match per round in Brazil.[15]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Competitieprogramma Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie - seizoen 2025/'26". KNVB.
- ↑ "National champions: PSV Women write history with first national title". PSV Eindhoven. 8 May 2026.
- ↑ "Hera United proud of historic first season: "This is only the beginning"". Hera United. 22 May 2027.
- Steenhorst, Bente (5 May 2026). Excelsior Women relegated to the Eerste Divisie: "I don't blame my team for anything" (in Dutch). .
- 1 2 Grondhuis, Francis (8 July 2025). "Competitieprogramma Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie seizoen 2025/'26 bekend". Vrouwen Eredivisie (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "NAC-vrouwen treden toe tot eredivisie na wegvallen Fortuna Sittard" [NAC Women join the Eredivisie after the loss of Fortuna Sittard]. NOS (in Dutch). 16 June 2025. Retrieved 16 June 2025.
- ↑ "HERA United officially joins professional football as the first independent women's professional club in the Netherlands". Hera United. 2 September 2025. Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Reglementen Betaald Voetbal" [Professional Football Rules] (PDF) (in Dutch). KNVB. 29 July 2024. p. 55.
- ↑ van Loo, Rick (17 June 2025). "Nieuwe competitieopzet voor betaald vrouwenvoetbal: stap naar groei en toekomstbestendigheid" [New competition format for professional women's football: step towards growth and future-proofing]. Vrouwen Eredivisie (in Dutch). Retrieved 4 September 2025.
- ↑ "Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie: Statistics". Sofascore.
- ↑ "Eredivisie Vrouwen Stats". FBref.com. Sports Reference. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ "Statistieken Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie, Seizoen 2025–26" [Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie Statistics, 2025–26 Season] (in Dutch). ESPN Netherlands. Retrieved 19 December 2025.
- ↑ Grondhuis, Francis (8 July 2025). "Competitieprogramma Eurojackpot Vrouwen Eredivisie seizoen 2025/'26 bekend". Vrouwen Eredivisie (in Dutch). Retrieved 28 August 2025.
- ↑ "N Sports anuncia pacote do futebol holandês e terá invasão laranja na programação - Máquina do Esporte". Máquina do Esporte (in Brazilian Portuguese). 5 December 2025. Archived from the original on 11 December 2025. Retrieved 27 May 2026.
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