The Netherlands and Germany renew one of European soccer’s biggest rivalries on Thursday, September 24, 2026, as the two national teams meet in their opening match of the 2026-28 UEFA Nations League campaign.
The Group A2 showdown will take place at the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, with kickoff scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET.
Netherlands vs Germany Match Information
Match: Netherlands vs Germany
Competition: 2026-28 UEFA Nations League
League: League A, Group 2
Round: Matchday 1
Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026
Kickoff: 2:45 p.m. ET
Venue: Johan Cruijff ArenA
Location: Amsterdam, Netherlands
Stadium capacity: 55,885
Surface: Grass
Where to Watch Netherlands vs Germany
The Netherlands vs Germany UEFA Nations League match is listed to stream on ViX in the United States.
Streaming: ViX
Kickoff time: 2:45 p.m. ET
Availability can vary depending on location and subscription package, so viewers should check their local listings before kickoff.
Netherlands vs Germany Weather Forecast
Conditions in Amsterdam are expected to be cool for the Nations League match, with a forecast of approximately 54°F and partly cloudy skies.
Who Is the Referee for Netherlands vs Germany?
Spanish referee Alejandro José Hernández Hernández is assigned to officiate the Netherlands vs Germany match.
Hernández Hernández is an experienced Spanish official who has worked domestic and international matches during his refereeing career.
Netherlands and Germany Begin Nations League Group A2 Campaign
Thursday’s match represents the start of the new UEFA Nations League campaign for both the Netherlands and Germany.
With both countries competing in League A Group 2, points earned during the group stage will determine their position in the standings as they pursue advancement in the competition.
The matchup also adds another chapter to the long-running Netherlands-Germany soccer rivalry, making it one of the headline fixtures of the opening Nations League round.
What Time Is Netherlands vs Germany?
The Netherlands vs Germany match kicks off at 2:45 p.m. ET on Thursday, September 24, 2026 from the Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam.
For fans in other U.S. time zones, kickoff is scheduled for 1:45 p.m. CT, 12:45 p.m. MT and 11:45 a.m. PT.
Netherlands vs Germany: Quick Summary
Netherlands hosts Germany on Thursday, September 24, in Matchday 1 of the 2026-28 UEFA Nations League. Kickoff is scheduled for 2:45 p.m. ET at Johan Cruijff ArenA in Amsterdam, with ViX listed as the U.S. streaming option. Spanish referee Alejandro José Hernández Hernández will officiate the League A Group 2 matchup.