Home of Ajax: the lower long-side blocks near halfway for the view, the South end (F-Side) for atmosphere.
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The ArenA is sold by ring, not by stand: the Eerste Ring closest to the pitch and the Tweede Ring above it. Every coloured area is tappable — select one for its view rating, atmosphere and SPL’s verdict. The F-Side is Ajax’s home end at the south, and the away section sits diagonally opposite in the upper north-east corner.
Best pick — Eerste Ring longside
Good value — Tweede longside & lower end
Avoid — Tweede Ring ends & corners
F-Side — Ajax home end
Away section — blocks 416-417
· brighter = closer to the pitch
Good value — Tweede longside & lower end
Avoid — Tweede Ring ends & corners
F-Side — Ajax home end
Away section — blocks 416-417
· brighter = closer to the pitch
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At a Glance
| Section | View | Atmosphere | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lower long sides (halfway) | ★★★★★ | ★★★★ | Best all-round view |
| Upper long sides | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Full-pitch overview |
| South end - F-Side and Vak 410 | ★★★ | ★★★★★ | Loudest home support |
| North end | ★★★ | ★★★ | Quieter behind-goal seats |
| Business seats and skyboxes | ★★★★ | ★★★ | Premium band between the rings |
| Away section (upper North corner) | ★★ | ★★★ | Away allocation only |
Section-by-Section Breakdown
Lower long sides (Eerste Ring)Best Pick
The lower-ring blocks along the two long sides give the clearest, most balanced view of the pitch. The blocks closest to the halfway line, around 105-106 and 120-121, are the premium sightlines.
Side-on viewHalfway-line blocksClose to the pitch
The best all-round seats at the Johan Cruijff ArenA - pick halfway over corner.
Upper long sides (Tweede Ring)Good Value
The 400-series blocks along the long sides sit higher and further back but keep the whole pitch in view, which suits anyone who likes to read the shape of the game.
Full-pitch overviewElevated view400-series blocks
A solid pick if you want the overview rather than the intensity.
South end - F-Side and Vak 410Atmosphere Pick
The south end is the home end. The F-Side, around blocks 125-129 in the lower ring, and Vak 410, around block 425 in the upper ring, are where the singing and flag-waving come from.
Home endLoudest sectionBehind the goal
Pick this for atmosphere over sightlines - it is the heartbeat of the ground.
North endGood Value
The north end sits opposite the home end, so expect a calmer atmosphere. The upper ring in the north corner is where away supporters are typically allocated.
Behind the goalQuieter endAway corner above
A calmer behind-the-goal alternative - avoid the upper corner unless you are travelling with the away support.
Business seats and skyboxesPremium
A band of business seats and skyboxes runs between the lower and upper rings. It is the hospitality option, with a central, elevated view from inside the bowl.
Hospitality bandBetween the ringsPremium
Worth it for the comfort and the experience rather than a dramatically better sightline.
Away section (upper North corner)Away Allocation
Visiting fans are typically placed in blocks 416-417 in the upper North corner, around 1,600 seats, directly opposite the home end. Extra adjacent blocks are sometimes opened for European fixtures.
Around 1,600 seatsUpper ringOpposite the F-Side
Away allocation only - expect an angled, distant view from high in the second ring.
What to Avoid
The Johan Cruijff ArenA is a modern bowl with a retractable roof, so there is no genuinely bad corner for football - the trade-offs are about atmosphere versus overview. The main thing to avoid is the upper North corner unless you are with the away support: it is among the most distant parts of the stadium, with an angled view of the pitch. If you want a calm, neutral seat, stay out of the south end, where the F-Side and Vak 410 sing for the whole match.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best seats at the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
The lower-ring long-side blocks near the halfway line, around blocks 105-106 and 120-121, give the cleanest side-on view of the pitch.
Where is the loudest section at the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
The south end. The F-Side, around blocks 125-129, and Vak 410, around block 425, are the singing, flag-waving core of Ajax support.
Where do away fans sit at the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
Away supporters are typically allocated blocks 416-417 in the upper North corner, around 1,600 seats, with extra adjacent blocks sometimes opened for European fixtures.
Does the Johan Cruijff ArenA have a roof?
Yes. It has a retractable roof that can be closed in poor weather, so rain should not decide your seat choice.
How do I get from London to the Johan Cruijff ArenA?
By Eurostar and local transport - see our Johan Cruijff ArenA transport guide for the station-to-ground route.
