European competition The teams placed sixth through ninth compete in a play-off tournament for one spot in the
second qualifying round of the
2012–13 UEFA Europa League. Teams on the left played the first leg at home.
Semi-finals The first legs were played on 10 May 2012, while the return legs were competed on 13 May 2012.
Finals The first leg was played on 17 May 2012, while the return leg was competed on 20 May 2012.
Relegation VVV-Venlo and
De Graafschap joined the Eerste Divisie-teams for the playoffs, after finishing 16th and 17th in the Eredivisie. Teams on the left played the first leg at home.
Round 1 The first legs were played on 1 May 2012, while the return legs were competed on 5 May 2012.
Round 2 The first legs were played on 10 May 2012, with the return legs were competed on 13 May 2012.
Round 3 ==Top goalscorers==