Nacompetitie landelijk voetbal, seizoen 2023/2024 Fixtures and results

The overview of promotion/relegation matches is maintained manually based on the schedule set by the KNVB. It happens that an error creeps into the overview, so always check the official publications of the KNVB if you want to be sure that information is correct.

For more information about the promotion and relegation regulations and the full schedule for the play-offs download the following official KNVB documents (PDF):

KNVB promotie/degradatieregelingen landelijk 2025/2026
KNVB handboek competitiezaken 2025/2026

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The play-offs are an exciting part of Dutch amateur football, where teams compete to be promoted to a higher league or to avoid relegation. It is a system that was developed to give teams that cannot be automatically promoted or relegated in the regular season an extra chance.

The history of the playoffs dates back to the 1950s. At that time, there were several regional leagues in amateur football. Teams that became champions in their own league often could not be promoted directly to a higher league, because there was no national competition. Therefore, the playoffs were introduced as a way to determine which teams could be promoted.

In the early years, the playoffs were mainly set up as a system in which the champions of different regional leagues played against each other. The winning team then earned a spot in the higher class. Over time, the system evolved and more places were made available for promotion.

In later years, play-offs were also introduced for teams that finished just outside the promotion or relegation places. These teams were given the chance to promote or avoid relegation via the play-offs. In addition, the so-called period champions were introduced. In some leagues, the regular seasons were divided into different periods, for example an autumn and spring period. The winners of each period qualified for the playoffs, along with the highest-placed teams in the final ranking.

With the introduction of the new competition structure in Dutch amateur football in 2016, the set-up of the post-competition has been further adjusted. There are now four divisions, with the champions promoted directly and the teams that finish second participate in the playoffs. In addition, the period champions can also participate in the post-competition, where they compete for promotion to a higher league.

The system of period champions provides extra excitement throughout the season, as teams can not only qualify for the playoffs by finishing high in the final rankings, but also by achieving a period championship. This provides more opportunities for clubs to pursue their goals and increases competitiveness within the various leagues.

The play-offs in Dutch amateur football have resulted in many exciting matches and surprising promotions over the years. It offers teams the chance to measure themselves against other strong teams and keep their ambitions alive after the regular season. It has become a beloved part of the Dutch football landscape, in which dreams of promotion or relegation can be preserved until the last match!