We create space for children to sport and play

Johan Cruyff Foundation

The Johan Cruyff Foundation supports and develops impactful sports and play projects all around the world. We focus on children and youngsters for whom sport  isn’t a guaranteed part of their lives. We put this into practice by sports projects for children with special needs,  by setting up outdoor sports facilities in deprived areas and social sports programs. Through these actions we create space.  

Space to grow. Space to make friends. Space to improve both their physical and mental health.  

Space to become who they are.  

Sports projects for children with special needs

We support and develop sport projects for children with special needs.

Setting up outdoor sports facilities

We create space for children in deprived areas though our projects (Special) Cruyff Courts and Schoolyard14.

Social sports programs

We empower youth through our programs and events like Heroes of the Cruyff Courts and the Streetwise Cup.

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Ajax vs FC Barcelona Legacy Match

On Sunday 15 November 2026, legends of AFC Ajax and FC Barcelona will come together at the Johan Cruijff ArenA for the Legacy Match. The special match celebrates Johan Cruyff and his lasting impact on both clubs and the generations that follow in his footsteps. We’re proud that the proceeds from this match will go to the Cruyff Foundation.

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Cruyff Court in Rotterdam named after Leo Beenhakker

The renovated Cruyff Court in Rotterdam-Charlois has been officially reopened and named after Leo Beenhakker. The Rotterdam football legend now has a lasting place in the neighbourhood where he grew up. A place where new generations of children can play sports together, have fun and develop.

Cheshire Hall School opens a Special Cruyff Court

The Special Cruyff Court at Cheshire Hall School has officially opened. A place where pupils can play sports, have fun and discover new things together.

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Meet our new board member: Freeke Heijne

Recently, Freeke Heijne joined the board of the Johan Cruyff Foundation. The organization is not entirely new to her: as a lawyer, she had already advised the Cruyff Foundation. She is now a judge in training and, in her new role as a board member, is committed to making sport accessible to as many youngsters as possible.

Cruyff Foundation Open Day, Amsterdam

A stadium filled with sport, more than 1.300 children and over 30 different sports to try. Today, the Olympic Stadium in Amsterdam was all about sport and having fun during the Cruyff Foundation Open Day. Throughout the afternoon, children with and without special needs had the chance to play football, tennis and wheelchair basketball, as well as try their hand at many other sports.