It began on 2 August 2013 with the first match of the season and ended on 18 May 2014 with the returns of the finals of the European competition and relegation playoffs.
The teams finishing fifth through eight play-off for a berth in the Second qualifying round of the 2014–15 UEFA Europa League.
[25] Groningen won this berth after winning the four-team play-off.
Ten teams played for two spots in the 2014–15 Eredivisie.
Both winners of the third round, FC Dordrecht and Excelsior, played in the 2014–15 Eredivisie.