Johan Cruyff Arena, Football stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The Johan Cruyff Arena is a football stadium in Amsterdam with a retractable roof and natural grass, holding around 55,000 spectators for matches and up to 71,000 for concerts. The stands wrap around the pitch in a continuous ring, and the interior offers conference rooms and several restaurants for events.
The stadium opened in 1996 with a match between Ajax and AC Milan under the name Amsterdam ArenA. It later received its current name as a tribute to footballer Johan Cruyff, who passed away in 2016.
The venue takes its name from Johan Cruyff, one of the most important players in Dutch football history. His philosophy still shapes the playing style of Ajax Amsterdam, which emphasizes technical skill and elegant moves.
Access is through Amsterdam Bijlmer ArenA station, which lies a few walking minutes away. Around the site are extensive parking areas that fill up quickly during major events.
The structure uses over 4,000 solar panels and a battery system to operate independently from the power grid during events. This solution makes it one of the first major stadiums in Europe with its own energy supply.
Location: Amsterdam
Inception: August 14, 1996
Architects: Rob Schuurman
Official opening: August 14, 1996
Capacity: 54990
Website: https://johancruijffarena.nl
GPS coordinates: 52.31417,4.94194
Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:02
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