Johan Cruyff Arena Guide — Matches, Tickets and Tips
Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam is the home stadium of Ajax and the largest stadium in the Netherlands. At TikTik you can order tickets for matches at the stadium, including Ajax home games in the 2026/27 season and the Netherlands – Greece match, as well as packages of flight, hotel and ticket.
About the stadium
The stadium was built between 1993 and 1996 and opened as the Amsterdam Arena. Since it opened it has been the home of Ajax, and it is also the main stadium of Amsterdam. Ahead of the 2018–19 season it received its current name, in honor of the Dutch footballer Johan Cruyff, who died in 2016.
It has a retractable roof and a grass pitch. Since 2022 it holds 56,120 spectators at football matches, compared with 54,990 before. At concerts with a stage in the middle the capacity reaches 71,000.
The stadium has a history of hosting major European matches. It hosted the Champions League final in 1998 and the Europa League final in 2013. Matches were played there at Euro 2000, including a semifinal, and at Euro 2020, three group-stage matches and one Round of 16 match. It is also known as a concert venue: among others, U2, Coldplay, Madonna, Michael Jackson, The Rolling Stones, Beyoncé, and Taylor Swift have performed there.
Upcoming matches
Among others, you can order tickets for these matches at Johan Cruyff Arena:
- Ajax vs ADO Den Haag – 22 November 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Utrecht – 6 December 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs SC Cambuur – 13 December 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Groningen – 17 January 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs SC Telstar – 23 January 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles – 20 February 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Feyenoord – 27 February 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs PEC Zwolle – 13 March 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Twente – 3 April 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard – 1 May 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam – 16 May 2027 (date not final)
Matches Worth Marking
Ajax against Feyenoord is De Klassieker. It will be played on 27 February 2027 (date not final). On 13 November 2026 (date not final) the Netherlands hosts Greece at the largest stadium in the Netherlands.
Flight, hotel and ticket packages
For some of the matches there is a package that includes a flight, hotel and ticket, so the whole trip is booked at once. Among others, there are packages for these matches:
- Ajax vs ADO Den Haag – 22 November 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Utrecht – 6 December 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs SC Cambuur – 13 December 2026 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Groningen – 17 January 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs SC Telstar – 23 January 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Go Ahead Eagles – 20 February 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Feyenoord – 27 February 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs PEC Zwolle – 13 March 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs FC Twente – 3 April 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Fortuna Sittard – 1 May 2027 (date not final)
- Ajax vs Sparta Rotterdam – 16 May 2027 (date not final)
Tips for Getting There
- To check the flight time against the match time: Leave some margin when arriving in Amsterdam and also on the way back.
- Arrive at the stadium early: It is best not to leave entering the stadium to the last minute.
- Book in the way that suits you: you can order on the website or with a representative, and the service is entirely in Hebrew.
FAQ
Which team plays at Johan Cruyff Arena?
Ajax. It has been its home stadium since it opened, and it is also the main stadium of Amsterdam.
How many spectators does the stadium hold?
At football matches 56,120 spectators, since 2022. At concerts with a stage in the middle the capacity reaches 71,000.
Are there packages with a flight and hotel?
Yes, for some of the matches, for example Netherlands – Greece and Ajax – Feyenoord. At TikTik a package includes a flight, hotel and ticket, and you order it on the website or with a Hebrew-speaking representative.
