Ajax to play Conference League play-off at Volendam

Ajax will host a Conference League play-off match at FC Volendam's Kras Stadion tonight at 18:45, after the Johan Cruijff Arena was occupied by a concert. The opponent is FC Groningen, and the game forms part of the Dutch play-off schedule. FC Volendam themselves are competing in a play-off against Willem II on Saturday, a tie already won 1-2. If Ajax reaches the final, a second visit to Volendam is possible on Sunday against SC Heerenveen or FC Utrecht. Around 6,400 Ajax supporters are expected to travel to Volendam, prompting the Amsterdam police to allocate additional units to assist local law enforcement. The extra police presence underscores the scale of the event. Ajax holds the keys to the Kras Stadion but will share responsibilities with Volendam staff. On the home side, Ajax stewards are assisted by Volendam stewards, while the away section will be managed solely by Volendam personnel.

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Ticket sales were completed quickly, with the F‑Side given priority before season ticket holders and members of the supporters association. All 6,400 tickets were sold, and the away end includes 400 FC Groningen fans traveling by a mandatory bus. Security arrangements include extra police from Amsterdam supporting Edam‑Volendam and Waterland officers, especially ahead of the expected influx of visitors during Pentecost. Local officials have previously restricted away fans for the Volendam‑Willem II match after incidents involving supporters. Fabian Nagtzaam, chairman of the Ajax supporters association, said the move to Volendam feels like an unwelcome dessert but the fans will make the best of it. He expressed mixed emotions and gratitude toward the host club. Should Ajax win, the final on Sunday will bring further crowds, and police are preparing for heightened tourist activity in Volendam’s centre. The operation highlights the logistical challenges of playing away from the Johan Cruijff Arena.