De_Meer_Stadion De Meer is the name of the former stadium of AFC Ajax. It was opened in 1934 as a result of the club's former stadium being too small. Upon completion, it could hold 22,000 spectators, but accommodating up to 29,500 at its maximum. Increasing safety requirements gradually reduced this number to 19,000.However, over time, as Ajax's popularity and success grew, the De Meer proved to be too small Olympisch Stadion, before the opening of the purpose built Amsterdam ArenA in 1996.