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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Cruyff Court Patrick Kluivert

Today, Cruyff Court Patrick Kluivert was officially opened in Amsterdam-Noord. Former professional footballer and ambassador of the Cruyff Foundation, Patrick Kluivert, returned for this special occasion to the neighbourhood where he grew up, played street football and was scouted by AFC Ajax. Together with local youngsters and Jordi Cruyff, he opened the new sports court.

Cruyff Foundation Conference

More and more young people are experiencing pressure, stress and mental challenges. A theme that is more urgent than ever. That is why the Cruyff Foundation Conference 2026 focused on mental health among young people.

Witherslack Group and Cruyff Foundation

With 12 Cruyff Courts already in place across Witherslack Group schools, we are now entering a new phase in our partnership as we strengthen collaboration and create even more positve impact together.

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Ice Sports Day Museumplein, Amsterdam

The Johan Cruyff Foundation and the Sven Kramer Academy bring ice skating joy to children in special education, right in the heart of Amsterdam.

Heroes in Eindhoven

The Cruyff Foundation gives children the space to play sport and develop themselves. Not only physically, but also mentally, for both children and youngsters. Heroes of the Cruyff Court is our programme that empowers young people to be role models in their neighbourhood and keeps them actively involved with both the community and the Cruyff Court over the long term.