KNVB Beker Draw Reveals First Round Fixtures

The draw for the first round of the KNVB Beker has taken place, with VoetbalPrimeur confirming the news. The original source is VoetbalPrimeur, which has confirmed the information.

Rules & Governance · 2026-09-25 15:57:30

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The first round of the KNVB Beker will take place on 27, 28, and 29 October, with 12 Eredivisie clubs, 16 Keuken Kampioen Divisie clubs, 12 Tweede Divisie clubs, 11 Derde Divisie clubs, and 1 Vierde Divisie club competing. Ajax, AZ, FC Twente, Feyenoord, NEC, and PSV are exempt from the first round and will enter the competition later.

Sparta Rotterdam will face Fortuna Sittard in the first round, while FC Groningen will host FC Emmen and Willem II will travel to Helmond Sport. Go Ahead Eagles will visit Koninklijke HFC, and Cambuur will make the long trip to Kloetinge. Other Keuken Kampioen Divisie clashes include VVV-Venlo against Vitesse and FC Eindhoven against FC Volendam.

The schedule and exact kick-off times will be announced shortly.

KNVB Beker Draw Reveals First Round Fixtures

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