According to Voetbal International, the KNVB has seen a significant decrease in stadium bans in professional football. In the 2025/26 season, 704 bans were imposed, down from 887 in the previous season. The KNVB attributes this decrease to increased chances of detection due to advanced camera systems. This has led to fewer people being involved in incidents. Three matches were definitively cancelled due to large-scale fireworks incidents, including Ajax - FC Groningen, SC Cambuur - Vitesse and NAC Breda - SC Heerenveen. The KNVB's Veiligheidsmonitor highlights the effectiveness of these measures in reducing stadium bans.
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