Jan Breydel Stadion
The Jan Breydel Stadion is the home stadium of both Club Brugge KV and Cercle Brugge KSV. The stadium currently has a capacity of 29,042 seats, of which 463 business seats.
The stadium got built in 1974 and opened one year later in 1975. The stadium was built by the Bruges government in order to provide both Bruges clubs with a shared home, which could replace their separate grounds. The stadium was called Olympiastadion back then and counted with an estimated 30,000 places.
In the 1990s the terraces of the stadium were converted into seating areas, leading to a reduction in capacity to under 20,000 seats. As the stadium had been selected as a playing venue for Euro 2000, it consequently had to be expanded to a minimum capacity of 30,000.
In order to qualify for subsidies from the Flanders government a more Flemish name was required for the stadium, which led to the name change to Jan Breydel Stadion, a folk hero from 14th century Bruges. Renovation and expansion works were completed in 1999.
During the Euro 2000 tournament the stadium hosted three group matches and the quarter-final between France and Spain (3-1).
Getting there
The Jan Breydel Stadion lies in the west of Bruges, about 3.5 kilometres from Bruges’ historic city centre and its main railway station.
By car, from where the E40 and A17 intersect (junction 8), go in the direction of the city of Brugge (N31). Follow the N31 for almost 4 kilometres, and take the exit towards Vogelzang. At the roundabout at the end of the ramp turn left onto the Koningin Astridlaan and follow the signs to the stadium.
By bus, from the main railway station, take either line 5 or 15 in the direction of St.-Andries. The ride takes about 15 minutes and a further 5 minutes walking from stop Sint-Andries.
Address: Olympialaan 74, 8200 St.-Andries (Brugge)
Tickets
Tickets for Club Brugge matches can be purchased online, or at the ticket office at the stadium. On the day of the match the ticket booths at the stadium open from 1.5 hour before kick-off. Club Brugge’s attendances are among the highest in the league, but for most matches tickets will be easily available.
Club Brugge’s standard ticket prices range from €15.00 to €40.00. For the matches against Anderlecht, Cercle, Genk, Gent, and Standard prices are increased and range between €20.00 and €60.00.
For more information call +32 (0) 50 40 21 35, or email kaartenverkoop@clubbrugge.be.
Tickets for Cercle Brugge matches can be bought online, or at the ticket office at the stadium. On the day of the match the ticket windows at the stadium are opened from 1.5 hour before kick-off. Cercle Brugge hardly ever sells out a match.
Ticket prices range from €10.00 to €20.00. Prices are slightly increased for the most important matches, with a maximum of €25.00. For more information call +32 (0) 50 38 91 93 or email kaartenverkoop@cerclebrugge.be.
Stadium tours
Club Brugge organises guided stadium tours that include access to the players tunnel, VIP areas, and press room. The tour lasts about 120 minutes.
Tours run on Tuesdays at 10:00 am, Wednesdays at 10:00 am and 2:00 pm, and Thursdays at 6:00 pm. Reservations are required and need to be made at least one month in advance. Booking through email info@clubbrugge.be or by phone +32 (0) 50 40 21 21.
Relevant Internet links:
Clubbrugge.be – Official website of Club Brugge KV.
Cerclebrugge.be – Official website of Cercle Brugge KSV.
Brugge.be – Tourism website of the city of Brugge.
Delijn.be – Public transport information and journey planner.
