Philips Stadion
The Philips Stadion has been home to PSV Eindhoven since the club’s foundation in 1913. The stadium has a capacity of 35,200 seats.
The first ball was kicked at the ground on the 13th of August 1913 by the then 8 year old Frits Philips, son of Philips Electronics founder Anton Philips, and future livelong fan of the club. It took however until 1916 for the first wooden stand to be built.
In the following decades the stadium got gradually expanded leading to a 22,000 capacity in 1958. In the 70s the stadium got almost completely rebuild. This happened again between 1988 and 1996 when all four stands got reconstructed and converted into all-seater stands.
In 2000 the stadium was one of the venues during Euro 2000, hosting three group matches. The stadium counted with a little over 30,000 seats at that time, which was later increased to its current total by closing the upper corners of the stadium.
In 2006 the stadium hosted the Europa League (UEFA Cup) final between Sevilla and Middlesbrough (4-0). The stadium houses two restaurants, of which one has been awarded with a Michelin star.
Getting there
The Philips Stadion lies on the edge of Eindhoven’s city centre, which means it is only a 5-minute walk to the stadium from Eindhoven’s main shopping areas, and just a few minutes more from the central train station. Coming out of the train station (city centre side), turn right and follow the avenue for a few hundred metres until the stadium shows up in front of you.
If arriving by car, find your way to Eindhoven’s city centre. Most city centre car parks are within walking distance of the stadium.
Coming from Eindhoven Airport take bus 401 to the central train station and get off at stop Philips Stadion. The ride takes about 20 minutes.
Address: Frederiklaan 10a, 5616 NH Eindhoven
Tickets
Tickets for PSV matches can be bought online (Dutch only), or at the FANworld PSV shop at the stadium. For many matches (but not all) possession of a PSV Club Card is required to be able to buy tickets.
PSV offers special matchday packages for foreigners that include the ticket, a gift voucher for the PSV shop, and a food or drink gift voucher for in the stadium. These packages cost either €53.50 or €108.00 depending on which section of the stadium you would like to sit. Prices are increased for important league and European matches. Bookings can be made online. For more information call +31 40 2505 505, or email ticketoffice@psv.nl.
PSV sells out regularly, but when tickets remain these can be bought on the day of the match at the stadium. Again, a PSV Club Card may be required.
Normal ticket prices range from €23.00 to €52.50. For some matches prices are increased with a few Euros.
Stadium tours
The club offers guided stadium tours that last about 90 minutes and include access to the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, business club, press centre, and trophy room.
Tours run every Monday at 2:30 pm and Saturday at 1:00 pm. The Saturday tour is cancelled on matchdays. During the school holidays tours may run more frequently.
The price of the tour is €12.50. Reserving is required and can be done through the online application form. For more information call +31 40 2 505 505 or email guidedtour@psv.nl.
Relevant Internet links:
PSV.nl – Official website of PSV Eindhoven.
VVVEindhoven.nl – Website of the Eindhoven tourist office.
NS.nl – Train travel information and journey planner.
9292ov.nl - Public transport journey planner.
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