Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam will no longer receive radio coverage on Rijnmond. This decision comes after an evaluation by the media company, which states that the listener numbers are too low. Feyenoord will continue with live reporting. League standing (final 2025 table -- new season not yet under way): 15th in Eredivisie, 28 pts, 7W-7D-16L from 30 games, recent form DLDLL.
What has changed?
Rijnmond has decided to stop the radio coverage of Excelsior, Sparta Rotterdam, and FC Dordrecht. According to editor-in-chief Ruud van Os, the listener numbers are too low to justify the use of public funds. Feyenoord will continue, as their matches attract many more listeners.
Why is this important for Excelsior?
For Excelsior fans, this means they can no longer follow live matches via the radio. This could impact how they follow games, especially for those who do not always have access to TV broadcasts.
What does this mean for the future?
Rijnmond states that they will continue to follow Excelsior and Sparta Rotterdam, but through other channels. The media company wants to focus on modern ways of reporting, such as digital platforms and social media. Next fixture: vs Utrecht (away, 2027-01-31) (7th in the table).
