1913
Where the story begins
PSV was officially founded in 1913, following a Philips employees' football team formed in 1910. Its roots connect sport with Eindhoven's industrial community.
Football Stories / Eindhoven, Netherlands
PSV EindhovenHistory & journey
Factory roots, a golden year, and a talent tradition.
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Founded 1913Illustrative jersey. Independent fan guide.
1913-1988Milestones covered4 chaptersA chronological journey5 questionsNo timer or sign-in
2026-27 Champions League league-phase club. UEFA roster source, checked 12 September 2026. Concise milestone guide; follow the archive for a fuller history.
Beyond the scoreline
The journey, chapter by chapter.
Factory roots, a golden year, and a talent tradition. This concise guide selects four milestones from the club's journey. It is a starting point for the linked archive, not a complete season-by-season history or live results feed.
1911
Football on Frederiklaan
The Philips team played on Frederiklaan in 1911, the location of the later Philips Stadium. The club's home has a direct link to those beginnings.
1928
Opening beyond the company
PSV initially served Philips employees. In 1928, people from outside the company were allowed to participate, widening the club's community.
1988
The golden year
Guus Hiddink's team won the European Cup, Dutch league and domestic cup in 1987/88. The three trophies make that season a genuine treble.
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Which year marks PSV Eindhoven's founding roots in this guide?
1913. PSV was officially founded in 1913, following a Philips employees' football team formed in 1910. Its roots connect sport with Eindhoven's industrial community.
Which country does PSV Eindhoven represent in the 2026/27 league phase?
Netherlands. UEFA lists PSV Eindhoven among the clubs representing Netherlands in the 2026/27 league phase.
Which ground stands at that historic location?
Philips Stadium. The Philips team played on Frederiklaan in 1911, the location of the later Philips Stadium. The club's home has a direct link to those beginnings.
When did PSV open participation beyond Philips employees?
1928. PSV initially served Philips employees. In 1928, people from outside the company were allowed to participate, widening the club's community.
Who coached PSV's 1988 treble winners?
Guus Hiddink. Guus Hiddink's team won the European Cup, Dutch league and domestic cup in 1987/88. The three trophies make that season a genuine treble.
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Original summaries based on the club and competition sources below. Historical milestones are dated; current squads, live standings and changing tour details are not maintained here. This collection focuses on selected men's first-team eras, not the complete history of every club department.
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