NetherlandsEredivisie Cup Women: The Premier Women's Football League in the Netherlands
The Eredivisie Cup Women stands as the highest level of professional women's football in the Netherlands. Organized by the Royal Dutch Football Association (KNVB), this competition has been the cornerstone of Dutch women's football development, producing world-class talents and delivering exciting domestic action since its inception. Despite being a relatively young league, the Eredivisie Cup Women has grown into a respected fixture in European women's football, known for its technical quality, passionate fanbases, and strong links to the Dutch national team.
History and Background
Launched in 2007 as the Eredivisie Vrouwen, the league was later rebranded to include "Cup" in its title, reflecting its dual role as both a league championship and a stand-alone cup competition within the same structure. The competition began with six founder clubs — ADO Den Haag, AZ, FC Twente, FC Utrecht, Roda JC, and sc Heerenveen — and has expanded over the years to include up to twelve teams. The Eredivisie Cup Women replaced the earlier Hoofdklasse as the top tier and immediately raised the standard of women's club football in the country.
Competition Format
The Eredivisie Cup Women follows a unique hybrid format that combines a traditional league season with a knockout cup stage. The regular season consists of a double round-robin, where each team plays every other team twice — once home and once away. At the end of the regular season, the top teams qualify for the Eredivisie Cup playoffs, a single-elimination tournament that determines the overall champion. Meanwhile, the bottom-placed team faces relegation playoffs against the top team from the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie, the second tier.
- Regular Season: 22 matchdays (12 teams, double round-robin)
- Championship Playoffs: Top 4 teams compete in semifinals and final
- Relegation: 12th-placed team enters a playoff with the second-tier champion
- European Qualification: The league champion earns a spot in the UEFA Women's Champions League
Current Title Holder and Most Successful Clubs
FC Twente has been the dominant force in the Eredivisie Cup Women, especially in recent years. The club from Enschede has claimed the title for multiple consecutive seasons, establishing a modern dynasty. Other historically successful clubs include ADO Den Haag, which won the championship in the early years, and AZ, which achieved back-to-back titles in 2013 and 2014. The league has also seen strong challenges from PSV Eindhoven and Ajax, both investing heavily in women's programs.
As of the most recent completed season, FC Twente holds the record for the most Eredivisie Cup Women titles, with eight championships. Their consistent success has made them a regular fixture in the UEFA Women's Champions League group stages.
Notable Players and International Impact
The Eredivisie Cup Women has served as a breeding ground for Dutch international stars. Alumni include Vivianne Miedema (formerly of SC Heerenveen and Bayern Munich before starring at Arsenal), Lieke Martens (who played for FC Utrecht before moving to Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain), and Sherida Spitse (a longtime figure at FC Twente and now with Ajax). The league's emphasis on technical development and tactical discipline has contributed heavily to the Netherlands women's national team's rise to becoming world champions in 2017 and runners-up in 2019.
Season Structure and Key Dates
The Eredivisie Cup Women season typically runs from late August to May, with a winter break in December and January. The regular season concludes in early April, followed by the playoff semifinals and the grand final, usually held in late May. Matches are played primarily on weekends, with occasional midweek fixtures to accommodate the Champions League schedule for Dutch sides. The league's attendance has grown steadily, with top matches regularly attracting crowds of over 3,000 spectators, a significant figure for women's club football in the region.
Promotion, Relegation, and Future Outlook
To maintain competitiveness, the Eredivisie Cup Women operates a promotion and relegation system with the Vrouwen Eerste Divisie. The bottom team from the Eredivisie enters a relegation playoff, while the champions of the second tier are promoted automatically. This structure ensures that ambitious clubs from smaller cities have a pathway to the top flight. The KNVB has expressed interest in expanding the le
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