1983–84 Eerste Divisie

The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 1983–84 season was contested by 17 teams, one more than in the previous season. This was due to RBC Roosendaal, entering from the amateurs. MVV won the championship.

New entrants
Entered from amateur football Relegated from the 1982–83 Eredivisie
 * RBC Roosendaal
 * NAC Breda
 * NEC
 * FC Twente

Promotion competition
In the promotion competition, four period winners (the best teams during each of the four quarters of the regular competition) played for promotion to the eredivisie.