Eredivisie

Eredivisie is the highest professional football (soccer) league in the Netherlands. It features a system of promotion and relegation with the Eerste Divisie, which is the second tier of Dutch football. Founded in 1956, the Eredivisie comprises 18 teams that compete annually for the league title. The league operates on a round-robin format, where each team plays against every other team twice, once at home and once away. The team with the most points at the end of the season is crowned the champion, while the bottom teams face relegation to the Eerste Divisie. The Eredivisie is known for its competitive nature and has produced many notable players and clubs, contributing significantly to the development of football in the Netherlands.