About this venue
Ghelamco Arena is more than a football stadium—it’s a modern landmark in the south of Ghent and the home of KAA Gent. Built with a compact, bowl-like layout that keeps the pitch close, it’s designed to turn big match nights into a full-on experience. With around 20,000 seats, it’s large enough for major fixtures while still feeling intimate and loud when the stands get going.
Inside, you’ll find wide concourses, clear wayfinding, and a smooth flow from entrances to the seating sections. Comfortable seats, strong sightlines from most areas, and lively acoustics help the crowd carry across the arena, while food-and-drink points keep things convenient before kick-off and during breaks.
For navigation, head to Ottergemsesteenweg Zuid 808, Gent, Belgium. The stadium sits close to major road links and is well signposted on approach; drivers can use nearby visitor parking options and designated areas, followed by a short, straightforward walk to the entrances. For the broader picture of getting around Ghent beyond the venue area, check the city information further down the page.
About the city
Ghent, the charming heart of Flanders, blends a historic backdrop with the energy of a modern city where something is always happening. Its mix of cultural life, sporting spirit, and student buzz creates an ideal setting for concerts, matches, and major events of all kinds. The city is compact enough to navigate quickly, yet diverse enough that every visit can feel like a new experience.
A major advantage is its strong connectivity: the De Lijn tram and bus network makes it easy to move between the centre and the wider urban area, including districts where arenas and stadiums are located. If you arrive by train, the key hubs are Gent-Sint-Pieters as the main railway station and Gent-Dampoort as a practical alternative closer to city attractions. If you travel by air, Brussels Airport (Zaventem) is the most common choice for international arrivals, and continuing on to Ghent is straightforward thanks to well-developed rail and road connections.
Since you are coming for an event, use Ghent as a tourist bonus: stroll along the picturesque banks of Graslei and Korenlei, step into the medieval castle Gravensteen, and experience the old town through its squares, narrow streets, and canals. Along the rivers Leie and Scheldt, you will easily find places to pause before a concert or unwind after a match, and the city’s atmosphere is best absorbed with a relaxed walk through the historic centre.
