The King Baudouin stadium is divided into four different coloured stands to help you find your seat:
Stand 1: red
Stand 2: yellow
Stand 3: green
Stand 4: blue
Block naming is organised counter-clockwise (the direction of a race) and from bottom to top.
The numbering of the rows follows the same logic: row 1 at ground level, up to row 44 at the highest level.
Seat numbering follows the same logic: seat 1 on the right, seat 38 on the left of a row.
During concerts, Stand 1 is usually occupied by the stage and the ground is covered to create a “pit” in which spectators stand.
In the pit, you can seat where you want.
Outside, ten access gates can be used to enter the stadium. During large-scale events, each visitor with a ticket is allocated an entrance door. In most cases, the entrance doors are the same colour as the stand where you are seated (see map).
Refer to the access map provided by the organiser of the event you are attending to find out about the specific access requirements for each event.
Other than major events (to access sports activities organised within the stadium, to get to private events, to access offices or for deliveries), access to the stadium is via the Marathon gate.
Address of the King Baudouin Stadium: 135 avenue de Marathon, 1020 Bruxelles
Located in the north of Brussels, the King Baudouin Stadium has excellent public transport links and is easily accessible by all means of transport. Where possible, we advise you not to use a car to get to the stadium in order to avoid congestion at major events.
For each major sporting event or concert, a specific mobility plan is put in place (in particular chartered shuttles, special services on public transport networks, etc.). The information below is therefore subject to change. Contact the event organiser directly to find out the specific access arrangements for the event you are attending.
Other than major events (to access sports activities organised within the stadium, to get to private events, to access offices or for deliveries), access to the stadium is via the Marathon gate.
The following companies have offices at the King Baudouin Stadium:
City of Brussels Sports Service
Royal Belgian Football Association
Various metro, tram and bus lines serve the King Baudouin Stadium.
Metro
Line 6 – Roi Baudouin (usually closed during major events), Heysel or Houba-Brugmann stops
As a general rule, we advise you to get off at Heysel station if your seat is in stand 3 or 4, or get off at Houba-Brugmann station if your seat is in stands 1 or 2 in the stalls, or if you are visiting the stadium outside a major event.
Tram
7 – “Heysel” stop
9 – “Roi Baudouin” stop
51, 93 – “Stade” stop
Bus
Bus STIB 83 – “Roi Baudouin” stop
DE LIJN buses 240, 241, 242, 243, 250, 251, 260 – “Stade” stop
Download the map – the King Baudouin Stadium is to the north-west of the map, at B 2-3.
For more information about metro, tram and bus services, visit STIB and De Lijn.
Train
There is no train station in the direct vicinity of the King Baudouin Stadium. If you want to get to Brussels by train, we advise you to get off at Brussels Midi station, then take metro line 6 – direction Roi Baudouin – which will take you directly to the stadium.
More information about the trains, go to the SNCB website.
Special services
During the major events taking place at the King Baudouin stadium, the frequency of metro, tram and bus services will be increased. In addition, event organisers generally put in place special mobility measures, such as offering free public transport to event ticket holders, organising night trains, coaches or shuttles to and from certain large towns in the surrounding area. Ask the organiser of the event you wish to attend about the special services being put in place for your event.
Cycling to the King Baudouin Stadium is easy and safe. A large number of cycle paths have been laid out in Brussels, and free, supervised cycle parking is available at most events.
Bicycle parking:
In front of the main entrance to the Stadium: access via avenue de Marathon
Victor Boin Stadium: access via avenue Hooba De Strooper – Open during major events only.
In car park T: access via avenue Impératrice Charlotte, near Heysel metro station – Open during major events only.
If you don’t have your own bike, you can use the “Villo” self-service bicycles in Brussels. Activation costs €1 and the first half-hour is free. There are four “Villo” stations near the King Baudouin Stadium: Heysel, Atomium, Stade and Houba-Brugmann.
Click here to find out more about the Villo system.
Where possible, we advise you not to use a car to get to the stadium for major events in order to avoid congestion at major events.
To avoid the predictable traffic jams around King Baudouin Stadium, why don’t out use the Park & Ride service instead. Park your car in one of the car parks at the entrance to the capital and use public transport or a bike to get to the King Baudouin stadium. More information on the Park & Ride service here.
Nevertheless, if you decide to come to the stadium by car, please note that parking is prohibited on the Heysel site and that on-street parking in the surrounding streets is difficult and also subject to a charge.
Parking
There are several car parks close to the King Baudouin Stadium:
Car park C
Address: Romeinsesteenweg – 1853 Strombeek-bever
Capacity: 10,000 parking spaces
Open during major events only – online presales
Accessible from exit 7A of the Ring.
From the car park, the footbridge leads directly to the King Baudouin Stadium (about 800m).
Trade Mart car park
Address: avenue de Madrid – 1020 Brussels
Capacity: 1,000 parking spaces
Open during major events only – online presales
Accessible from exit 2 of the A22.
From the car park, walk to the stadium (approx. 700 m)
Car park E
Address: avenue de Madrid – 1020 Brussels
Capacity: 1,000 parking spaces
Open during certain major events only
Accessible from exit 2 of the A22.
From the car park, walk to the stadium (approx. 900 m)
Car park B
Address: avenue Impératrice Charlotte – 1020 Brussels
Capacity: 265 parking spaces
Open 24 hours a day – automated – no reservations possible
Accessible from exit 2 of the A22.
From the car park, walk to the stadium (about 200 m)
Car park M
Address: place de Belgique – 1020 Brussels
Capacity: 118 parking spaces
Open 24 hours a day – automated – no reservations possible
Accessible from exit 2 of the A22.
From the car park, walk to the stadium (approx. 600 m)
Car park T
Address: avenue Impératrice Charlotte – 1020 Brussels
Capacity: 720 parking spaces
Open 24 hours a day – automated – no reservations possible
Accessible from exit 2 of the A22.
From the car park, walk to the stadium (approx. 400 m)
Car parks C, E, B, M, T and Trade Mart are managed by Brussels expo. For more information about the car parks, please click here.
PRM car park
At most major events, a car park close to the stadium is provided for people with reduced mobility. This is available by reservation only. You must contact the organisers of the event you wish to attend directly.
Delivery, visitor and office parking
Apart from during major events, visitors and delivery drivers can park in the car parks on the avenue de Marathon stadium site.
Low Emission Zone
The Brussels-Capital Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). If you want to drive to the King Baudouin Stadium, check on Lez.brussels to see whether you can use your vehicle in this zone.
Does your vehicle not meet the access criteria? You can buy a one-day pass or make use of the many alternatives available for driving in the LEZ.
If your vehicle is registered abroad, registration is free and compulsory before driving in the LEZ.
Thank you for taking part in the regional initiative to improve air quality and, in turn, everyone’s health!
All events at the King Baudouin stadium are accessible to people with reduced mobility. However, the stadium’s stands do not have a lift and are therefore not wheelchair accessible.
For concerts, a raised platform is usually put in place by the organisers to ensure easy access and good visibility not only for visitors in wheelchairs but also for anyone who has difficulty walking or standing (due to disability, illness or injury).
During sporting events, special areas are set aside for PRM, usually at the bottom of Stand 1 or on the athletics track.
PRM and those accompanying them must purchase special tickets for these areas, which are specially reserved for them at major events. Therefore, do not buy your tickets via the standard ticket office. Contact the event organisers directly to find out how to proceed.
As far as parking is concerned, for most major events, a car park is provided in the immediate vicinity of the stadium for people with reduced mobility. This is available by reservation only. You must contact the organisers of the event you wish to attend directly. Apart from during major events (to access sports activities organised within the stadium, to attend private events, to access offices or for deliveries), you can park in the car parks located inside the stadium (access via avenue de Marathon).
PLEASE NOTE: this list is not exhaustive and may change subject to the demands of the organisers. To avoid any disappointment at the entrance to the stadium, please refer to the specific instructions given to you by the organiser of the event you are attending.
(Non-exhaustive) list of items prohibited in the stadium:
- All types of bag larger than A4 (>30l) – rucksack, hiking bag, sports bag, suitcase, etc.
- All drinks (bottle, glass, cans, with the exception of water in plastic bottles of up to 0.5 litres without cap) purchased outside the stadium.
- All types of food purchased outside the stadium.
- Selfie poles, laptops, tablets, cameras with interchangeable lenses, video and/or audio recording devices, GoPro or similar cameras and drones (only compact cameras without removable lenses are permitted).
- Banners, insignia, badges, leaflets or any other material intended to be seen by third parties for political, ideological, philosophical or commercial purposes or of a racist or xenophobic nature. Only small-format flags or signs are accepted (dimensions vary depending on the type of event, more tolerated at sporting events, please contact the event organiser for further details).
- Pushchairs, prams, cots, skateboards, roller blades, bikes, etc.
- Large umbrellas with a pointed metal section.
- All types of animals, except guide dogs (to be indicated when purchasing the ticket)
- All types of pyrotechnic objects: flares, flammable or explosive materials, fireworks, torches, firecrackers, etc.
- Any type of drugs, hallucinogens or laughing gas cartridge.
- Any dangerous object that could cause bruising or cuts: firearms, bladed weapons, sticks, chains, striking weapons, piercing weapons or stabbing weapons, etc.
- Megaphones, vuvuzelas or any noisy musical instrument (more tolerated at sporting events, please contact the event organiser for further details)
- Chairs (folding or not)
- Walkie-talkies
- Laser pens
- Paper shavings and confetti
- Aerosols
Smoking is not permitted in the King Baudouin Stadium. Smoking is prohibited inside the stadium, in the stands and on the pitch during concerts. Electronic cigarettes are also banned. At major events, smoking areas are usually set up outside at the foot of the stands.
Booking accommodation in Brussels is an ideal solution in order to avoid the stress of a long journey on the day of a stadium event. Before or after the event, there are numerous accommodation options close to the stadium. Make the most of your visit to the stadium by taking a city trip to Brussels! The website of Visit Brussels, the regional body in charge of tourism, culture and events in the Brussels-Capital Region offers a large number of accommodation solutions in Brussels as well as lots of other information to help you organise your stay in Brussels.
FAQ
Access to the stadium
The King Stadium is located 135 avenue de Marathon, 1020 Brussels.
For more information, go to the access & transport page.
For more information, check the stadium map
For more information, check the stadium map
For more information, go to PRM
Cycling to the King Baudouin Stadium is easy and safe. A large number of cycle paths have been laid out in Brussels, and free, supervised cycle parking is available at most events.
You can find all the information you need on the access & transport-by-bicycle page.
You can find all the information you need on the access & transport-by-car page
During major events at the stadium, car park C at Brussels Expo is generally available to visitors. Online pre-sales parking tickets go on sale a few weeks before the start of the event.
Apart from during major events (to access sports activities organised within the stadium, to get to private events, to access offices or for deliveries), it is possible to park free of charge at the stadium (access via avenue de Marathon).
You can find all the information you need on the access & transport-by-car page
Yes, the Brussels-Capital Region is a Low Emission Zone (LEZ). If you want to drive to the King Baudouin Stadium, check on Lez.brussels to see whether you can use your vehicle in this zone.
Does your vehicle not meet the access criteria? You can buy a one-day pass or make use of the many alternatives available for driving in the LEZ.
If your vehicle is registered abroad, registration is free and compulsory before driving in the LEZ.
Most metros, trams and buses usually make their last departure from the King Baudouin Stadium at around midnight. All the major events held at the stadium are organised so that they end well before the time of the last public transport services in order to give visitors time to return home via public transport. Metro, tram and bus timetables can be checked on the STIB or Delijn websites.
Booking accommodation in Brussels is an ideal solution in order to avoid the stress of a long journey on the day of a stadium event. Before or after the event, there are numerous accommodation options close to the stadium. Make the most of your visit to the stadium by taking a city trip to Brussels! The website of Visit Brussels, the regional body in charge of tourism, culture and events in the Brussels-Capital Region offers a large number of accommodation solutions in Brussels as well as lots of other information to help you organise your stay in Brussels.
Events at the stadium
The King Baudouin Stadium does not directly manage ticket sales for events organised at the stadium. If you would like to attend an event at the stadium, consult our agenda and buy your tickets directly on the organisers’ websites.
Sometimes the exact schedule for a concert at the King Baudouin Stadium is not known until a few weeks or even a few days before the start of the event. This is due to the internal organisation of the opening acts and the running of the event. If you can’t find the information you’re looking for on the agenda page, don’t panic! All concert ticket holders will receive an email with all the practical information they need to get to the stadium a few weeks or a few days before the event. Concerts generally start between 20.00 and 21.00. The supporting acts (if scheduled) generally start between 18.00 to 19.00.
Getting through the entrance can take a while when so many people arrive at the stadium at the same time. To make sure you don’t miss any of the action, we recommend that all visitors arrive at the stadium at least one hour before the start of the event. You should also allow plenty of time to get to the stadium, as public transport can be crowded and roads and car parks busy.
Are you in possession of a ticket bearing a name other than your own? If you bought the ticket legally, this should not be a problem. If possible, try to get the name on your ticket changed by contacting the organiser of the event you are attending.
If you have purchased a package, photo ID is usually required on the day of the event to collect the contents of your package. Ask the organiser to change the name on your package.
Do not under any circumstances buy tickets from unofficial re-sale websites. Tickets identified as being sold at exorbitant prices are listed and blacklisted, meaning that they do not give access to the event. Have you bought a ticket on one of these sites? First of all, try to contact this site. In some cases, the difference in price will be refunded. If not, consider taking legal action before a civil court. Always report any re-sale to the Economic Inspectorate via meldpunt.belgie.be.
There is generally no minimum age for attending a concert or sporting event. However, a concert, football match or other large-scale event is not an ideal environment for very young children. Regardless of their age, children must always have a ticket to attend an event. For children under the age of 12, it is generally recommended to buy a seat at the concerts. Children under the age of 16 wishing to stand on the pitch during a concert must generally be accompanied by an adult. Different rules may be applied by the organisers. Ask the organisers about the specific rules for each event.
A non-exhaustive list of prohibited items can be found on the prohibited items page. This list may change subject to the demands of the organisers. To avoid any disappointment at the entrance to the stadium, please refer to the specific instructions provided by the organisers.
If, for medical reasons, you need to bring into the stadium certain heavy medication such as injection equipment, food or fluids essential for the treatment of an allergy or illness, this is of course possible, but a medical passport is required (which can be obtained free of charge from any pharmacy within approximately three weeks).
Only photos/videos taken with a smartphone or small fixed-lens camera are permitted. Selfie poles, tablets, cameras with interchangeable lenses, video and/or audio recording devices, GoPro or similar cameras and drones are prohibited. Press photographers, film crews or professional photographers who would like to come and take pictures at the stadium outside of events are invited to contact our communications department: communication@prosportevent.be
There are no lockers at the King Baudouin Stadium. At some concerts, the organisers set up a locker system with a limited number of lockers for ticket holders in the stalls, but this is not systematic. So check the list of items banned from the stadium carefully before you come, and only take the bare necessities with you.
Objects lost during major events at the stadium are handled by the organisers. To recover your lost items, please contact them directly. You can find the names and contact details of all the organisers of major events in our agenda.
If you have lost an item in the stadium outside a major event (during a sporting activity or a private event), please contact us by email: info@kingbaudouinstadium.be
Food and drink stands are systematically provided at major stadium events. They are generally located inside the stadium enclosure and additional refreshment areas are organised directly in the stands. Street stalls and local traders also offer food and drink outside the stadium. Please note, however, that food and drink purchased outside the stadium must be consumed before entering the stadium. Payment inside the stadium is generally made using a rechargeable card.
Smoking is not permitted in the King Baudouin Stadium. Smoking is prohibited inside the stadium, in the stands and on the pitch during concerts. Electronic cigarettes are also banned. At major events, smoking areas are usually set up outside at the foot of the stands.
There are numerous toilets throughout the stadium. During major events, additional toilets will be provided outside the stadium.
General questions
All practical information about visiting the stadium is available on the visits page of our website.
Are you organising an event at the stadium or are you a partner of the stadium and would like to use the logo or a photo of the stadium in your communications? That’s not a problem! Please get in touch with our communications department. They will contact you as soon as possible: communication@prosportevent.be
For any journalistic reports or requests for information about the King Baudouin Stadium, please contact our communications department: communication@prosportevent.be
Yes, the stadium is available for hire and a number of smaller spaces can also be hired for private events, such as meetings, workshops, team building sessions, product presentations, press conferences, etc. Anything is possible!
You can find all the information you need at your event at the stadium.
Yes, becoming a partner of the King Baudouin Stadium gives your company the opportunity to strengthen relations with your best customers or employees, to associate your brand with the promotion of sport and to increase your visibility in the Brussels sporting world.
For more information, go to the page become a partner
Some clubs offer sporting activities on the adjoining pitches of the King Baudouin Stadium.
Please contact them directly for more information.
Discipline | Who is it for? | Club | Tel. | |
Athletics | Men | 0471/73.62.21 | info@resc.be | |
Boxing | Men | Naito Gym by Vision Solidaire | 0484/78.38.19 | benyaich_m@yahoo.fr |
Football | Men | 0494/29.55.08 | dorubucovina@yahoo.com | |
Football | Men | FC DOPA | 0484/86.90.44 | bravm.abssa@gmail.com |
Football | Men | 0483/04.66.31 | Anneessens25@hotmail.be | |
Football | Youngsters (under 18) | 0496/63.82.19 | luc.vandergoten@rscanderlecht.be | |
Football | Men | 02/673.72.14 | yvan.fieuw@skynet.be | |
Hockey on grass | Men | 0473/70.15.85 | info@primerose-hockey.be | |
Krav Maga (Art Martial Defense) | Men Seniors (over 65) | 0495/25.06.51 | info@kmbxl.be | |
Multi-sports | Men | Royal Sports Association of the Traumatology and Rehabilitation Centre | 02/476.13.76 | contact@asctr.be |
Multi-sports | Handisport | 02/563.57.74 | medoricentredejour@cpasbxl.brussels | |
Archery | Men | Royal Grand Oath of the Archers of Saint Sebastien de Bruxelles | 0485/89.52.17 | secrétariat@gsrb.be |
During the school holidays, sports courses for children aged between 8 and 16 are also organised as part of sporting holidays. For further information, contact the Sports Department of the City of Brussels 02 279 59 80 – infosport@brucity.be
The King Baudouin stadium does not hire student employees directly. On the other hand, event organisers sometimes use student workers to set up their activities. Please contact the event organisers directly. You will find the name and contact details of each of the organisers of major events at the stadium in our agenda.
