Ajax Tickets

About Ajax

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What do you need to know?

Johan Cruyff Arena holds over 55,000 fans and is one of the most iconic stadiums in European football. Located in Amsterdam Zuidoost, the stadium is easily accessible by metro from Amsterdam Centraal, with Bijlmer ArenA station right next to the ground.

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Our Tip

Enjoy a pre-match drink at one of the bars around the stadium or nearby pubs. For a quick and very Dutch bite, head to FEBO near the ground and grab a cheese soufflé or dutch croquette straight from the wall before kick-off.

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The history and atmosphere

The F-Side and VAK410 ultras leading "Drie Kleine Klansen" and "Wij zijn Ajax" creates an atmosphere that echoes Ajax's legendary status. Founded in 1900, Ajax has won four Champions League titles and pioneered Total Football under Rinus Michels and Johan Cruyff.

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What to expect

The dedicated supporter sections create a constant wall of sound, with flags, banners and non-stop chanting throughout the match. Ajax's famous youth academy means fans always connect deeply with homegrown talents on the pitch.

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How to Find Cheap Ajax Tickets

Ajax Amsterdam is a club with global recognition beyond the Eredivisie ( Dutch national competition). With four Champions League titles, a world-famous academy, and a long tradition of attacking play, interest is always high.

Four Champions League titles, a legendary academy that's produced everyone from Johan Cruyff to Frenkie de Jong, and an attacking philosophy that's influenced football worldwide. Little wonder that the Johan Cruyff ArenA — the largest stadium in the Netherlands at 55,865 capacity — fills to near capacity for almost every home match.

For fans wanting to experience De Godenzonen (The Sons of the Gods) live, tickets can be surprisingly tricky to secure. Season tickets sell out immediately, there's a long waiting list, and Eredivisie fixtures against rivals like Feyenoord and PSV Eindhoven disappear in minutes. European events? Even harder. Here's how the system actually works.

The official route: great prices, brutal odds

Ajax operates a tiered ticketing system with membership levels that determine your place in the queue. Face-value prices are genuinely affordable compared to Premier League clubs — you can sit behind the goal for around €25-35 or get a touchline seat for €40-50. The challenge? With over 150,000 SVA members competing for limited allocations, tickets sell out quickly in the early sales windows.

SVA Membership (Supportersvereniging Ajax)

The SVA (Supporters Association Ajax) is your best route to tickets through official channels. With over 150,000 members, it's one of the largest supporter associations in European football — and SVA members get priority over basic Club Card holders.

Ajax Life Membership (18+) — €32/year:

• Priority access to ticket sales (before Club Card holders)
• Can purchase up to 2 tickets per match (1 ticket for high-demand fixtures)
• 10% discount on Ajax merchandise
• Ajax Life magazine (10 issues per season)
• 50% discount on stadium tours
• Access to exclusive events (Café Ajax Life, etc.)

Ajax Jonge Schare (13-17 years) — €26.50/year:

• Same ticket priority as Ajax Life
• Youth-specific events and meet & greets

Ajax Kids Club (0-12 years) — various prices:

• 50% discount on tickets in family sections
• Same priority access for parents purchasing

Family membership: €17.50/year if another household member already has Ajax Life (no magazine)

Ajax Club Card

The Club Card is the entry-level option — significantly cheaper but with limited usefulness for popular matches.

Club Card 25/26 (€5/year):

• Access to ticket sales after SVA members
• Digital pass in your My Ajax account
• Valid until July 1, 2026

Important restrictions:

• Your account must be verified
• You cannot hold a season ticket or SVA membership (those include ticket rights automatically)
• You cannot have a Club Card or membership with any other Eredivisie or Keuken Kampioen Divisie club

The final point is crucial — Dutch football operates a strict "one club" policy. If you have membership elsewhere, you'll need to cancel it first, which takes 5-10 working days to process through the KNVB.

For Champions League matches: Club Cards or memberships applied for after the draw deadline (typically late August) won't grant access to that competition's ticket sales.

Match-by-Match Sales — The Real Order

Understanding the actual sales sequence is essential. Here's how it works:

1. Season Ticket Holders — Extra Ticket Purchase Season ticket holders get first access to buy additional tickets for friends/family. For most matches, they can purchase 1 extra ticket. For high-demand fixtures (PSV, Feyenoord, Champions League), this is limited to 1 extra ticket only.

2. SVA Members Sale (The Main Window) This is where most tickets go. SVA members (Ajax Life, Jonge Schare, Kids Club) can typically purchase up to 2 tickets per account. For De Klassieker, De Topper, and Champions League matches, this drops to 1 ticket per member. With 150,000+ members competing, tickets sell fast — the SVA sale is effectively where the match sells out for popular fixtures.

3. Club Card Sale Whatever remains after the SVA sale goes to Club Card holders. For big matches? Usually nothing or very limited single seats. For lower-profile Eredivisie games, you might find availability, but multiple tickets together are extremely rare.

4. General Sale Theoretically exists but almost never happens for Eredivisie or European matches. Only relevant for early KNVB Cup rounds against lower-league opposition.

5. Away Section (Occasional) Sometimes additional tickets become available in the away section if the visiting club doesn't fill their allocation. This depends entirely on the opponent and isn't guaranteed.

The reality: Club Card holders face an uphill battle. By the time the Club Card sale opens, the majority of tickets have already been purchased by season ticket holders and SVA members. For matches against Feyenoord, PSV, or in the Champions League, Club Card access is essentially meaningless — and even for regular Eredivisie games, finding 2+ seats together is nearly impossible.

Official Resale Platform

Season ticket holders who can't attend a match can list their seats on Ajax's official resale platform. This is the club's preferred method for redistribution:

Key points:

• Tickets sold at face value
• Only accessible to verified Ajax account holders
• Listings appear throughout the week before matchday
• Legal and sanctioned by the club

Ajax has tightened rules around season ticket transfers. From the 2025/26 season, tickets can only be transferred to first-degree family members (parent or child). This is designed to combat black market resale and ensure genuine supporters get access.

Hospitality packages

For those wanting guaranteed access without the ticketing scramble, Ajax offers hospitality options through the Johan Cruyff ArenA:

Stadium Options:

• Skyboxes — Private viewing suites with premium catering
• Skylounge — Business-level hospitality with excellent sightlines
• Café Johan — English pub-style atmosphere for more relaxed corporate hosting
• Tunnel Club — Watch players emerge through a glass wall before kickoff

The Johan Cruyff ArenA underwent significant hospitality upgrades in 2024, with Levy Europe taking over as public caterer and introducing self-service screens and vending options throughout the stadium.

Verdict on official channels: SVA membership is the minimum viable option for regular Ajax attendance — the Club Card alone won't get you into popular matches. Even with SVA membership, De Klassieker and Champions League knockouts remain extremely competitive. International visitors without SVA membership should realistically plan around resale platforms or hospitality.

Resale platforms: where most fans actually buy

The reality for most visitors — particularly international supporters — is that resale platforms offer the most reliable route to Ajax tickets. Whether you're planning a weekend in Amsterdam or specifically travelling for De Klassieker, the secondary market provides options when official channels are sold out.

Prices vary significantly across platforms, sometimes by €30-50 for identical seats. That's exactly why comparing prices matters. TicketLeft aggregates listings from multiple resale sites so you can see the full market and find the best available deal for your chosen fixture.

What you'll actually pay

Ajax uses category-based pricing that reflects both opponent quality and seat location:

By fixture type:

• Lower-table Eredivisie (Volendam, Almere City): €50-€90
• Mid-table opponents (Utrecht, Twente, Heerenveen): €70-€120
• De Topper vs PSV: €150-€250
• De Klassieker vs Feyenoord: €200-€350+
• Champions League group stage: €120-€200
• Champions League knockouts: €200-€400+

By seat location:

• North/South Stands (behind goals): €60-€120 average
• East/West Stands (touchline): €100-€230 average
• Upper tier (Tweede Ring): Generally cheaper than lower tier

The F-Side atmosphere comes at a premium when tickets occasionally appear on resale platforms — but these sections are typically reserved for season ticket holders and hardcore supporters, so availability is extremely limited.

Tips for getting the best price

1. 01.
   Target Eredivisie matches against smaller clubs — Ajax vs Volendam or Fortuna Sittard offers the authentic Johan Cruyff ArenA experience at a fraction of big-match prices
2. 02.
   Consider the upper tier — Views remain excellent due to the bowl design, and prices drop noticeably
3. 03.
   Book European group stage matches early — Prices often climb as kickoff approaches
4. 04.
   Compare across platforms — Or use TicketLeft to see all your options in one place
5. 05.
   Midweek fixtures — Tuesday/Wednesday European games often have better availability than weekend Eredivisie clashes

Ajax Season Ticket Prices (Historical Data)

Notes:

• All season tickets for 2025/26 sold out during renewal period
• Interest list available for future availability notifications
• F-Side season ticket holders must meet 11-match attendance minimum to retain renewal rights
• From 2025/26, season ticket transfers only permitted to first-degree family members
• Collectors pass available as physical souvenir (digital pass provides stadium entry)
• Season ticket prices remain among the most affordable of major European clubs
• Waiting list for F-Side (sections 126-128) is closed due to extreme demand
• 10% discount in Ajax Fanshop included with season ticket

Johan Cruyff ArenA Section Guide

North Stand Section