What is the “Johan Cruijff Arena” in Amsterdam?
Gratis rondleiding in de Johan Cruijff ArenA
A2 Dutch listening practice · Dutch · Picked for people who know a little
The Johan Cruijff Arena is the home stadium of AFC Ajax and the Netherlands' largest football venue (54,990 seats). Originally opened in 1996 as the Amsterdam Arena, the stadium was renamed in 2018 to honor Johan Cruijff after his death in 2016. It hosts Eredivisie matches, Oranje (Dutch national team) games, and major concerts. The ArenA was also one of the first stadiums in the world to use a retractable roof and is a frequent stop for global pop tours. Cruijff's birthday (April 25) is now a small Dutch football holiday.
In this clip, NOS Jeugdjournaal reports a Cruijff-birthday tradition: “Alle mensen die Johan, Johanna en Johannes heten mogen gratis een rondleiding doen door de Johan Cruijff Arena.”
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- ▸In Dutch football coverage and Ajax content (AFC Ajax, Johan Cruijff Arena, NOS Sport)
- ▸In Amsterdam events and concert journalism (Het Parool, De Telegraaf, 3voor12)
- ▸In Dutch football-history writing about Cruijff (Voetbal International, De Volkskrant, Cruyff Foundation)
- ▸In Dutch primary-school sports content (Het Klokhuis, Schooltv, NOS Jeugdjournaal)