About HBS Craeyenhout

HBS Craeyenhout is one of the oldest sports clubs in the Netherlands, based in The Hague and founded in 1893. It started as a school-based football club and quickly grew into one of the early pioneers of Dutch football. In its early years, the club was part of the developing football scene in the Netherlands and became known for its strong organization and amateur sporting values. Over time, HBS became an important multi-sport club, also including cricket and hockey alongside football.

In football, HBS was one of the dominant teams in the early Dutch national competitions before the professional era. The club won several national championships in the early 20th century and spent many years competing at the highest level of Dutch football. During this period, HBS also contributed players to the Netherlands national team and played a role in shaping the early structure of the sport in the country. Its successes made it one of the key traditional clubs in Dutch football history.

After the introduction of professional football in the Netherlands in the 1950s, HBS chose to remain an amateur club rather than join the professional system. As a result, it gradually moved away from the top levels of Dutch football and now competes in the lower amateur divisions. Despite this, the club remains highly respected for its historical legacy and continues to represent one of the oldest and most traditional football institutions in the Netherlands.