The Dutch Eredivisie in the 1959–60 season was contested by 18 teams.

AFC Ajax won the championship, after a decision match against Feijenoord which was won by 5–1.

AFC Ajax qualified for the 1960–61 European Cup.

Blauw-Wit Amsterdam are relegated to Eerste Divisie.

Note: No edition of the KNVB Cup was held this year.