Jong PSV is the reserve team of PSV Eindhoven, competing in the Eerste Divisie, the second tier of Dutch football. Based in Eindhoven, the team plays its home matches at the De Herdgang training complex or occasionally at the PSV Stadium. The team was established to bridge the gap between the PSV youth academy and the first team, providing competitive experience for the club's brightest prospects. Unlike most clubs, their primary objective is player development rather than promotion, as they are ineligible for Eredivisie promotion or KNVB Cup participation. A successful era for Jong PSV is measured by the number of players who graduate to the senior squad, with many current PSV stars having come through this pathway. The modern Jong PSV side typically fields a very young team that plays the same attacking, possession-based philosophy as the first team. While they have a smaller, development-focused fan following, their matches are closely watched by PSV staff. Jong PSV is an essential and productive component of one of the Netherlands' most successful football institutions.