1970–71 Eerste Divisie

The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1970–71 season was contested by 16 teams. FC Den Bosch won the championship. Due to the disbandment of the Tweede Divisie at the end of this season, there was no relegation.

New entrants
Promoted from the 1969–70 Tweede Divisie: Relegated from the 1969–70 Eredivisie:
 * sc Heerenveen
 * FC Wageningen
 * GVAV
 * SVV