Philips Stadion, Eindhoven

Philips Stadion is a 35,000-seater football stadium located in the Philipsdorp part of the Eindhoven borough of Strijp, near the city center. It is the home stadium of PSV Eindhoven, one of the Netherlands' most successful football clubs. The stadium was first inaugurated on 31 August 1913 and has since undergone several renovations and expansions.

One notable feature of the stadium is that the seats in the four quadrants are placed in a ventilating position when no match is being played to allow for enough airflow over the pitch, which contributes to a better quality of the grass. Grow lights are also used in between matches to ensure that the grass remains in top condition.

Philips Stadion is sometimes used for matches of the Dutch national football team, and it has a record attendance of 34,700, set on 23 October 2005 for the Eredivisie match between PSV Eindhoven and AFC Ajax. The stadium was one of the four Dutch venues during the Euro 2000 tournament co-hosted by Belgium and the Netherlands and is rated a four-star stadium by UEFA, which means that it can be used as the venue of a UEFA Cup final. In fact, the UEFA Cup final was held at Philips Stadion in 2006, where Sevilla FC beat Middlesbrough F.C. 4–0.

If you are a fan of PSV Eindhoven, you can take a guided stadium tour that lasts about 60 minutes and includes access to the dressing rooms, players’ tunnel, business club, press center, trophy room, and PSV museum. The PSV Museum is a must-visit for fans of the club as it provides a comprehensive overview of over one hundred years of PSV history. The Hall of Fame features the greatest players, including Jan van Beveren and samba star Romário, and the most coveted prizes from the club’s history are on display. Additionally, there is a great collection of PSV memorabilia, special photos, and unique video footage to enjoy.