Women's football in the Netherlands
| Women's football in the Netherlands | |
|---|---|
Netherlands women's national football team in May 2014 | |
| Country | Netherlands |
| Governing body | KNVB |
| National team(s) | Women's national team |
National competitions | |
Club competitions | |
Eredivisie (established in 2007 and re-established in 2015) Hoofdklasse Topklasse Historical: BeNe League | |
International competitions | |
Champions League FIFA Women's World Cup (national team) European Championship (national team) Olympics (national team) | |
Audience records | |
| Single match | 28,182 |
Women's football in the Netherlands has traditionally had a low profile and female players had to play abroad. However, the national team began having success in the 2010s, notably in winning the UEFA Women's Euro 2017 tournament and the domestic Eredivisie began expanding.