2002–03 Eerste Divisie

The Dutch Eerste Divisie in the 2002–03 season was contested by 18 teams. ADO Den Haag won the championship.

Promoted teams
These teams were promoted to the Eredivisie
 * ADO Den Haag — Eerste Divisie champions
 * FC Volendam — playoff winners

New entrants
Relegated from the 2001–02 Eredivisie
 * FC Den Bosch
 * Fortuna Sittard
 * Sparta Rotterdam