The fast answer
In the United States, the Eredivisie — the Dutch top flight that Ajax, PSV, Feyenoord and newly promoted clubs like Telstar play in — has been an ESPN property for years. Matches stream through the ESPN app rather than on a cable channel, so the practical answer is: subscribe to ESPN's direct-to-consumer streaming plan (the successor to ESPN+) and open the app on match day. There is no antenna option and, in most weeks, nothing on regular cable.
Rights deals do get renewed and reshuffled, so before you pay for a full season, confirm the current Eredivisie schedule on the official ESPN site or the Eredivisie's own site. Everything below reflects how the league has typically been distributed in the US and what those services cost.
Every way to watch the Eredivisie in the US
| Option | What you get | Typical cost | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESPN streaming (Select tier) | The streaming library formerly branded ESPN+, including international soccer | Around $12/month | Fans who only want Dutch (and other overseas) football |
| ESPN streaming (Unlimited tier) | Everything ESPN airs, including the linear channels, in one app | Around $30/month | Fans who also want US sports on ESPN's cable networks |
| Disney+ / Hulu / ESPN bundle | ESPN streaming plus Disney+ and Hulu | Around $30/month with ads | Households that would pay for Disney+ or Hulu anyway |
| Paramount+ | Ajax, PSV and Feyenoord in the Champions League / Europa League / Conference League | About $8–$13/month | European competition, not domestic league games |
| Highlights (YouTube, club channels) | Free clips and extended highlights after the match | Free | Keeping up without a subscription |
Prices are the published list prices at the time of writing; check the official sites for current rates, since ESPN in particular restructured its plans when it launched its standalone service in 2025.
Option 1: ESPN's streaming service (the main answer)
ESPN retired the ESPN+ name in 2025 and folded that content into a single ESPN app with two tiers:
- Select is the lower-priced tier and is essentially the old ESPN+ library. International soccer that used to live on ESPN+ — including the Eredivisie — sits here.
- Unlimited adds the full linear ESPN channels (ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, SEC Network and so on) for cord-cutters who want everything in one place.
For Eredivisie purposes, the cheaper tier is normally all you need. Here is how a match day works:
- Subscribe at espn.com or through the ESPN app on your phone, smart TV, Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV or game console.
- On match day, open the app and search for the fixture (for example, "Ajax") or browse the soccer section by league.
- Games usually go live a few minutes before kickoff, and full replays are posted shortly after the final whistle.
A note on kickoff times: Dutch matches are played on Friday evenings and across Saturday and Sunday in the Netherlands, which translates to roughly 6:45 AM to 2:45 PM Eastern on weekends, plus early-afternoon Friday slots. If you can't wake up for a morning kickoff, the on-demand replay is the same price — zero extra.
Option 2: Champions League and Europa League (Paramount+)
If your interest in Ajax or PSV is really about European nights, you don't need ESPN at all. CBS Sports holds the US rights to the UEFA Champions League, Europa League and Conference League, and every match streams on Paramount+. The ad-supported plan is the cheapest way in, and select marquee matches also air on CBS and CBS Sports Network for people with cable or a live-TV streaming service. Paramount+ regularly runs a 7-day free trial for new accounts.
Is there a free way to watch the Eredivisie?
There is no free, legal live broadcast of Eredivisie matches in the US. What you can get for free:
- Official highlights. The Eredivisie posts match highlights on its YouTube channel, and most clubs — Ajax TV among them — publish extended clips soon after the final whistle.
- Free trials. ESPN's service generally does not offer a free trial, so don't count on one. Paramount+ usually does, which covers Ajax's European fixtures for a week.
- Bundle math. If you already pay for Disney+ or Hulu, moving to the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle can add ESPN for only a few dollars more than you're spending now. Do the arithmetic on your current plans before buying ESPN separately.
Cheapest realistic setup
- Dutch league only: ESPN Select tier, about $12/month. Cancel in the summer break (late May through early August) and you'll pay for roughly nine or ten months a season.
- Dutch league plus European competition: ESPN Select (
$12) plus Paramount+ with ads ($8). Around $20/month combined during the season. - Everything, one login: The Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle at about $30/month, which also covers the ESPN cable channels if you cut cable.
Can I watch on cable or a live-TV streaming service?
Generally, no. Eredivisie matches are not a regular part of the linear ESPN channel lineup, so packages from YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling, Hulu + Live TV or DirecTV Stream don't get you the games by themselves — they get you ESPN's channels, not the streaming-only soccer library. Occasionally ESPN will put a big fixture such as the Klassieker (Ajax vs Feyenoord) on ESPN2 or ESPNEWS, but treat that as a bonus and check the listings that week rather than planning around it.
This week: Telstar vs Ajax
Telstar is the story of the 2025–26 Eredivisie. The club from Velsen won promotion through the playoffs to reach the top flight for the first time since 1978, which is why a fixture against Ajax is drawing attention well beyond the Netherlands. In the US it follows the same rule as any other Eredivisie match: look for it in the ESPN app on match day, with a replay available afterward if you miss the live window. Team news and lineups are published by the clubs about an hour before kickoff.
Quick tips for a better stream
- Set the app to your favorite team. ESPN's app lets you follow Ajax, PSV or any club so match reminders show up before kickoff.
- Use the replay to avoid spoilers. Mute notifications from score apps and open the on-demand version; ESPN's replays usually hide the final score in the listing.
- Check the schedule Monday. Dutch kickoff slots are finalized weeks in advance, but the exact day (Friday, Saturday or Sunday) moves around, so glance at the fixture list at the start of each week.
FAQ
Which streaming service has the Eredivisie in the US? ESPN's streaming service has been the US home of Dutch league football, carrying every Eredivisie match through the ESPN app. Confirm the current season's schedule on ESPN's site, since rights can change between seasons.
Is the Eredivisie on Peacock, Paramount+ or Fubo? Not the domestic league. Paramount+ carries Dutch clubs only in UEFA competitions (Champions League, Europa League, Conference League). Peacock focuses on the Premier League, and Fubo's soccer lineup doesn't include Eredivisie games.
How much does it cost to watch a full Eredivisie season? At roughly $12/month for ESPN's lower tier over a nine- or ten-month season, plan on about $110–$120 for the year. Add Paramount+ for European nights and the total lands near $200 for a full season of Ajax, PSV or Feyenoord across every competition.