1956–57 Eredivisie

Eredivisie
Season1956–57
ChampionsAFC Ajax (9th title)
PromotedNew league
RelegatedWillem II
Eindhoven
European CupAFC Ajax
Goals scored1,139
Average goals/game3.72
Top goalscorer Coen Dillen
PSV Eindhoven - 43 goals
Biggest home winBVV - NAC: 8-0
Biggest away winMultiple
Highest scoringPSV - Eindhoven: 7-4

The 1956–57 season of the Eredivisie was the first edition of a national professional men's football team competition in the Netherlands. It was contested by 18 teams, and Ajax won the championship.