1987–88 KNVB Cup  The 70th edition of the KNVB Cup started on October 7, 1987. The final was played on May 12, 1988: PSV beat Roda JC 3–2 and won the cup for the fourth time. The matches of the first round were played between October 7 and 13, 1987. E Eredivisie; 1 Eerste Divisie; A Amateur teams  The matches of the second round were played on November 14 and 15, 1987. The matches of the round of 16 were played on February 10, 12, 14 and March 30, 1988. The quarter finals were played on April 13, 1988. The semi-finals were played on April 26, 1988. PSV also won the Dutch Eredivisie championship, thereby taking the double. They would participate in the European Cup, so Roda JC could play in the Cup Winners' Cup.