De Meer is the name of the former stadium of Ajax Amsterdam. It was opened in 1934 as a result of the club's former stadium being too small. However, over time, as Ajax's popularity and success grew, the De Meer proved to be too small - for a number of years, Ajax played their big European games at the Olympisch Stadion, before the opening of the purpose built Amsterdam ArenA in 1996. Following the club's departure, the De Meer was demolished to make way for a housing development. However, the area is commemorated by having the new streets named after famous football stadia from around the world, with a special area located exactly where the centre spot was. Montreals Olympic Stadium The Athens Olympic Stadium Most stadiums are open-air, such as this football (soccer) stadium in the Netherlands. ... Amsterdamsche Football Club Ajax (Euronext: AJAX) also referred to as Ajax Amsterdam, AFC Ajax, or simply Ajax (pronounced Ah-yahx), is a football club from Amsterdam, Netherlands. ... 1934 (MCMXXXIV) was a common year starting on Monday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Olympisch Stadion was built as the main stadium for the 1928 Summer Olympics. ... Stadium Photo The Amsterdam Arena is a football stadium in Amsterdam, Netherlands. ... 1996 (MCMXCVI) is a leap year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar, and was designated the International Year for the Eradication of Poverty. ...