Philips Stadion

Home of PSV Eindhoven and host of historic European matches.

The Philips Stadion is a football stadium in Eindhoven, Netherlands. As the home of PSV Eindhoven, it is also known as PSV Stadion. With a capacity of 35,119, it is the third-largest football stadium in the country. Established as the Philips Sportpark, it was constructed as a sports field for Philips employees in 1910. The Philips Elftal played football matches from 1911 until 1913, when the team was succeeded by PSV. Since 1913, PSV has used the original ground as its home stadium.

Quick Facts

Nickname: PSV Stadion (UEFA name)
Location: Frederiklaan 10A; Eindhoven, Netherlands
Opened: 12 December 1910
Owner: PSV Eindhoven, Eindhoven municipality (ground under stadium)
Operator: PSV Eindhoven
Surface: Grass
Former names: Philips Sportpark
Tenants: PSV Eindhoven (1916–present); Netherlands national football team (selected matches)

Lore & Background

The stadium has gone through several extensions. After a wooden stand in 1916, seating and standing places slowly enclosed the field. Two extensive renovations in the 1970s and 1990s created a covered stadium, then a two-tiered ground with commercial spaces. The completion of the four corners in 2002 led to its current capacity. The Philips Stadion currently holds a four-star UEFA rating. It has hosted Netherlands national team fixtures since 1971. In 2013, PSV's reserve team, Jong PSV, also played league matches there; they now play at De Herdgang. The stadium was the location for three UEFA Euro 2000 group stage matches: Portugal beat England 3–2, Sweden and Turkey ended goalless, and Italy beat Sweden 2–1. It also hosted the 2006 UEFA Cup Final. The ground is occasionally used for music concerts.

Did You Know?

The first wooden stand was built in 1916, providing room for 550 spectators.
The stadium hosted three group stage matches during UEFA Euro 2000: Portugal 3–2 England, Sweden 0–0 Turkey, and Italy 2–1 Sweden.
The 2006 UEFA Cup Final was held at the Philips Stadion, where Sevilla defeated Middlesbrough 4–0.