Philips Stadium — Attraction in Eindhoven

The club was founded in 1913 as a team for Philips employees. PSV's history contains two golden eras revolving around the UEFA Cup victory in 1978 and the 1987–88 European Cup victory as part of the seasonal treble in 1988. The team has won the Eredivisie 24 times, the KNVB Cup ten times and the Johan Cruyff Shield a record of twelve times. Currently (as of May 2021), PSV is ranked 56th on the UEFA club coefficients ranking.[2] Throughout the years, PSV established itself as a stepping stone for future world class players like Ruud Gullit, Ronald Koeman, Romário, Ronaldo, Phillip Cocu, Jaap Stam, Ruud van Nistelrooy, Park Ji-sung, Arjen Robben, Georginio Wijnaldum and Memphis Depay. Since its foundation, it has played in the Philips Stadion and has upheld its club colours (red and white). Its elaborate connection with Philips can be witnessed in its sponsoring, shared technology and board member ties. Fans have named themselves 'boeren' (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈbuːrə(n)], Dutch for either peasants or farmers), taking pride in Eindhoven's status of being a provincial city and...

Overall, the stadium has a great atmosphere and looks impressive inside.

From an away fan’s perspective, however, finding the entrance to the away section was a bit challenging (though that might have just been me). The away section itself is decent, but the net obstructing the view can be quite irritating. Additionally, if you’re seated higher up, it’s difficult to see the big screen where key information like decisions and added time is displayed.

After the match, the exit process was fairly smooth, though we had to wait about 30 minutes after the final whistle before being allowed to leave.

The only real downside to the evening was that I was attacked and robbed on my way back to the hotel by PSV fans. Someone I know also had their car window smashed.

However, these incidents weren’t directly related to the Philips Stadium or PSV...

Recently, I had the incredible opportunity to watch a football match from PSV Stadion's VIP Lounge, and it was truly unforgettable. We were treated to a day filled with luxury and excitement.

From the moment we arrived, we were warmly welcomed and led to the exclusive lounge area. The view of the pitch was breathtaking, and the amenities were top-notch. Indulging in gourmet food while cheering for our team alongside fellow passionate fans created a sense of camaraderie that made the experience even more special.

The stadium's electric atmosphere, combined with the players' impressive skills on the field, made the match a thrilling spectacle.

In short, watching football from PSV Stadion's VIP Lounge is a must for any fan. The luxurious setting and unforgettable moments on the field make it a five-star experience that will be...