The first round of the new season in the Keuken Kampioen Divisie starts on Friday, August 7, with several eye-catching matches. The relegated NAC Breda starts the hunt for a quick comeback to the top level with an away match against TOP Oss. Meanwhile, FC Dordrecht, Vitesse, and RKC Waalwijk are also in action on the opening night. On the first Friday night of the season, there are five matches on the program at 20.00 hours. In addition to the meeting between the team of coach Sjors Ultee and the formation of Carl Hoefkens in Oss, FC Dordrecht receives the reserves of Ajax in their own stadium. Vitesse takes on RKC Waalwijk in Arnhem, while FC Emmen crosses swords with Roda JC. Heracles Almelo travels for an away match against VVV-Venlo. A day later, it's the turn of FC Den Bosch and Almere City, who face each other on Saturday afternoon at 16.30 hours in Stadion De Vliert. The rest of the opening round is completed on Sunday, August 9. MVV Maastricht and Jong FC Utrecht bite off the top at 12.15 hours, followed by Helmond Sport and De Graafschap at 16.45 hours. The other relegated team, FC Volendam, closes the first football weekend with an away match. The team visits Jong PSV on Sunday evening at 20.00 hours. At the same time, the ball also rolls in the match between Jong AZ and FC Eindhoven. For teams like NAC Breda and FC Volendam, this weekend marks the beginning of a crucial season in which recovery is central after recent relegation. Schedule first round