On August 14, 1996, the Amsterdam ArenA opened its doors as Ajax's new stadium. Thirty years later, the Johan Cruijff ArenA remains inseparably linked with Ajax. To celebrate the anniversary of our home, we look back on the memorable moments that have defined thirty years of Ajax at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
The Johan Cruijff ArenA celebrates its 30th anniversary on Friday. A fitting occasion to sit down with Ajax CEO Menno Geelen and Johan Cruijff ArenA CEO Tanja Dik. Together, they look back, take stock of the present and discuss the future. "You want to get the very best out of it for everyone who buys a ticket."
Ajax drew 2-2 with Shelbourne FC in Dublin. The result was enough to send Ajax through to the UEFA Conference League play-offs, having already won the first leg 3-1 at the Johan Cruijff ArenA.
Ajax drew 2-2 against Shelbourne FC on Thursday evening in the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League. Thanks to their 3-1 victory in the first leg, the Amsterdam side advanced to the play-offs, where FC Sion will be their opponent next week.
Míchel Sánchez has named a 23-man squad for Ajax's trip to Ireland for the return leg against Shelbourne FC. Ajax take a 3-1 lead into the second leg of their UEFA Conference League third qualifying round tie. Kick-off in Dublin is at 20:45.
Ajax completed a training session at sports complex de Toekomst on Wednesday before Míchel Sánchez's side boarded a flight to Dublin. The Amsterdam side will face Shelbourne FC away on Thursday evening in the second leg of the third qualifying round of the UEFA Conference League.
Matthijs de Ligt came through Ajax’s youth academy and developed into a key player and captain of Ajax’s first team. Between 2016 and 2019, the modern defender wore the Ajax shirt in 117 official matches. De Ligt gave the Amsterdam fans plenty to celebrate, finding the net thirteen times. This Wednesday, the former Ajax player celebrates his 27th birthday. A perfect occasion for a clip packed with football highlights, which also showcases a very young Matthijs displaying his talent (and confidence) as a youth player.
Ajax Women will face Real Madrid in the play-offs for a place in the league phase of the UEFA Women’s Champions League. This became clear on Tuesday during the draw at UEFA headquarters. The decisive two-legged qualifier will begin on August 26 with a home fixture, followed by the return leg in Madrid on September 2.
Ajax have made a strong start to the new VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season. The Amsterdammers secured a 0-2 victory away to PEC Zwolle, with several players making their league debuts playing a key role in the win. You can read all about it in this edition of Ajax Insights.
Ajax opened the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season with three points. The Amsterdam side secured a 0-2 win over PEC Zwolle at the MAC³PARK Stadion. Substitutes Jorthy Mokio and Julian Brandt both found the net to make the difference. PEC Zwolle played the final half hour with ten men following a red card.
Ajax kicked off the new VriendenLoterij Eredivisie season with a 0-2 victory away to PEC Zwolle. It took time for the visitors to break the deadlock, with Jorthy Mokio putting Ajax ahead fifteen minutes from time. Eredivisie debutant Julian Brandt then wrapped up the win deep into stoppage time.
Ajax Women reached the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women’s Champions League on Saturday. A goal from Nadine Noordam and a late penalty converted by Sherida Spitse were enough to secure a 2–1 victory over Rangers FC.