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How many football teams are there in Rotterdam?

Author

David Craig

Updated on March 30, 2026

three professional football
Rotterdam is the only city in the Netherlands hosting three professional football clubs. The only other Dutch city to host more than one professional football club is Eindhoven, home of PSV and FC Eindhoven.

Why is Feyenoord called Feyenoord?

In 1974, the club changed their name from Feijenoord to Feyenoord, as people from outside the Netherlands did not know how to pronounce Dutch ij. Under their new name, they played in the 1973–74 UEFA Cup, reaching the final, following a 4–3 aggregate win over VfB Stuttgart in the semi finals.

Where is Sparta Rotterdam located?

Rotterdam, Netherlands
Sparta Rotterdam/Locations

Who owns PSV Eindhoven?

PSV Eindhoven

Full namePhilips Sport Vereniging NV
ChairmanJan Albers
Head coachRoger Schmidt
LeagueEredivisie
2020–21Eredivisie, 2nd

Does Sparta have a soccer team?

Sparta players gain self esteem and the sense of pride in being a member of an organization with a name associated with quality. Sparta United is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to the development and advancement of youth soccer.

When was Sparta Rotterdam founded?

April 1, 1888
Sparta Rotterdam/Years founded

Who are Ajax rivals?

De Klassieker (The Classic) is the main football rivalry of the Netherlands, between Ajax (of Amsterdam) and Feyenoord (of Rotterdam).

Do Phillips own PSV?

Along with Ajax and Feyenoord, PSV is one of the country’s “big three” clubs that have dominated the Eredivisie. The club was founded in 1913 as a team for Philips employees….PSV Eindhoven.

Full namePhilips Sport Vereniging NV
ChairmanJan Albers
Head coachRoger Schmidt
LeagueEredivisie
2020–21Eredivisie, 2nd