Johan Cruijff Arena is Ajax’s home stadium in Amsterdam, named in 2018 for the Dutch footballer Johan Cruijff. A guided tour takes you behind the scenes, including the dressing rooms and players’ tunnel, with the club’s history and youth tradition brought into focus along the way. The stadium also hosts concerts and music events, so the atmosphere depends on what is on. For a football-focused visit, choose a tour; on matchdays, the crowd and noise are part of the occasion.
Ajax’s home stadium
Johan Cruijff Arena is home to AFC Ajax. The stadium opened in 1996 as the Amsterdam ArenA and was renamed in 2018 to honour Johan Cruijff, the Dutch footballer and former Ajax player and manager. Cruijff died in 2016.
Ajax is closely associated with youth development and an attacking style of play. The club’s history is part of what makes a stadium visit meaningful for football fans, alongside the chance to see where the team prepares and plays.
What to see on a tour
A guided tour takes you into parts of the stadium that are not part of a standard match visit. Stops can include the dressing rooms and the players’ tunnel leading towards the pitch. A guide adds context to the spaces and the club’s history.
The tour is also a practical choice if you want to understand the stadium beyond its seating bowl. Tour arrangements can vary, so check the current details before setting out. Visitors using a wheelchair should email [email protected] in advance to plan a suitable route.
The stadium beyond football
The arena is also used for concerts and music events. The experience changes with the event: a match brings the focus to Ajax and its supporters, while a concert turns the venue into a large-scale performance space.
The stadium was built with a retractable roof. On event days, food and drink are available inside, and the venue has accessible entrances, seating, restrooms and parking.
Getting ready for your visit
Do not bring a backpack into the stadium. Lockers are available nearby, but they close early after events, so plan where to store your belongings before a match or concert.
For a tour, the entrance is between the Johan Cruijff statue and the Bobby Haarms statue. If you need an accessible route, contact the tour team before arrival rather than relying on arrangements at the entrance.
Perguntas frequentes
What can you see on a Johan Cruijff Arena tour?
The guided tour can include the dressing rooms and players’ tunnel, with information about Ajax and the stadium.
Is Johan Cruijff Arena accessible for wheelchair users?
The arena has wheelchair-accessible entrances, seating, restrooms and parking. Email [email protected] in advance to plan a suitable route for a stadium tour.
Can you bring a backpack into Johan Cruijff Arena?
Backpacks are not allowed inside. Nearby lockers are available, but they close early after events.
Does Johan Cruijff Arena host concerts?
Yes. The stadium hosts concerts and music events as well as Ajax matches.
