N.E.C. Nijmegen has made a change to the kick-off time for their match against Excelsior Rotterdam. The match, scheduled for Saturday, August 22, 2026, has been moved from 18:45 to 20:00. This change was made in the final competition schedule of the VriendenLoterij Eredivisie for the 2026/27 season. The competition schedule was announced last week, with some adjustments requested by clubs and municipalities. Besides N.E.C. Nijmegen, there are also other matches that have had their times changed. In round 3, the match between Sparta Rotterdam and FC Utrecht has been moved earlier. It is important for N.E.C. Nijmegen fans to be aware of these changes so they can adjust their plans accordingly. The club will also participate in European competitions this season, which may lead to further adjustments in the schedule. The remaining schedule up to January 2027 will be announced in early September, including any changes resulting from the clubs' European commitments.