Football stadium Brussels, BelgiumUpdated 2026

King Baudouin Stadium Seating Guide

Where to sit & the best seats

“Heysel”

Capacity50,093

Opened1930 (rebuilt 1995)

Home teamsBelgium national football team, Royale Union Saint-Gilloise (UEFA matches)

LocationBrussels, Belgium

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Where to sit at King Baudouin Stadium

Best overall

Tribune 1 (Red) main stand, upper-central blocks

Central, elevated and side-on, high enough to see over the running track for a full view of both penalty areas — the best football sightline in a bowl built around a track.

Best value

Tribune 3 (Green) upper-central blocks

The same side-on angle as the main stand from the opposite touchline, higher up to clear the track, for a lower price.

Best atmosphere

Tribune 4 (Blue) behind the north goal, lower blocks

Where the loudest home Belgian support gathers on national-team nights — the closest thing the ground has to a singing end.

Where to avoid

Lower front rows of any tribune

The athletics track pushes these seats well back from the touchline and the angle is flat, so the near action feels distant — the upper tiers are usually a better watch.

Overview

About King Baudouin Stadium

The King Baudouin (the old Heysel, rebuilt in 1995) is Belgium's national stadium, arranged as four colour-coded tribunes around an athletics track. Tribune 1 (Red) is the main stand on the west side with the tunnels, hospitality and the best central view; Tribune 3 (Green) is the opposite side and the best-value side-on seat; Tribunes 4 (Blue, north) and 2 (Yellow, south) sit behind the goals, with the home Belgian support loudest in Tribune 4 and the away allocation placed in the lower corner of Tribune 2 nearest the main stand. Blocks are numbered counter-clockwise and from the bottom up, with rows running from 1 at pitch level. Because a running track separates every stand from the pitch, the upper tiers usually give a better football view than the lower front rows. For concerts the pitch becomes a standing floor with Golden Circle and Floor blocks in front of a stage at one end.

Built on the Heysel plateau in 1930 and completely rebuilt in 1995 after the 1985 disaster, it is a horseshoe of three continuous tribunes wrapped around a separate main stand, with a full athletics track ringing the pitch and a partial roof over the upper rows. The running track and the shallow lower bowl mean even good seats sit further back than at a dedicated football ground, but the wide, open sweep gives a clear panorama from the upper tiers.

Seat map

Seating map

This is the map used for ticket sales at King Baudouin Stadium. Exact configuration varies by event.

Layout

How the venue is set up

Belgium national team / international football

Belgium's home matches use all four tribunes; the loudest home support gathers behind the north goal in Tribune 4 (Blue), with hospitality and reserved seats in the Tribune 1 (Red) main stand and the away allocation in Tribune 2 (Yellow).

European club nights (Union SG)

Royale Union Saint-Gilloise use the ground for larger UEFA fixtures; the away section sits in the lower corner of Tribune 2 (sections A and B) toward the main stand, expandable from about 1,400 to 3,000 depending on demand.

Athletics (Memorial Van Damme)

The permanent nine-lane track hosts the annual Memorial Van Damme Diamond League meeting; seating is the full bowl with field events inside the track, and every seat sits back beyond the running lanes.

Concerts (stadium shows)

The pitch is floored for a standing crowd with a stage at one end; premium standing is sold as Golden Circle A/B and the general floor as Floor A/B, with seated views from the tribunes (worst behind the stage).

Sections

Seating levels explained

Tribune 1 (main stand)Blocks lettered within Tribune 1 (counter-clockwise); around 10,000 seats; PRM/wheelchair positions at the bottom

The separate main grandstand with the players' tunnel, royal box, press and hospitality, running along the west touchline.

Pros: Best central, side-on view; hospitality and business seats; roof cover on the upper rows; closest to the tunnel and teams.

Cons: Most expensive; set back behind the running track like the whole ground; lower front rows are flat and distant.

Tribune 3 (east side)Blocks lettered within Tribune 3; around 10,700 seats

The side stand opposite the main grandstand, part of the continuous horseshoe.

Pros: Full side-on view of the length of the pitch for less than the main stand; good all-round value; upper rows clear the track well.

Cons: No tunnel/teams side; still set back by the athletics track; fewer facilities than Tribune 1.

Tribune 4 (north goal end)Blocks lettered within Tribune 4; around 14,600 seats

Behind-goal end that holds the biggest home Belgian support and the most vocal singing on national-team nights.

Pros: Best home atmosphere; large, cheaper end allocation; behind an attacking net for one half.

Cons: End-on view flattens the far goal; the track adds distance; upper corners are a long way from play.

Tribune 2 (south goal end)Blocks lettered within Tribune 2; around 14,700 seats; away sections A and B in the lower corner toward Tribune 1

Behind-goal end at the south, with the away allocation carved out of the lower corner nearest the main stand.

Pros: Cheaper behind-goal seats; home sections still generate noise; easy access from Houba-Brugmann metro.

Cons: Houses the segregated away block; end-on sightlines and track distance; upper corners are far from the far goal.

Concert floor / premium standingGolden Circle A & B (front premium), Floor A & B (general standing)

For concerts the pitch is boarded into a standing area split into named blocks in front of the stage.

Pros: Golden Circle puts you closest to the stage; big-show energy on the floor.

Cons: General Floor has no raised sightline; tribune seats behind the stage are blocked; no seating on the floor.

Recommendations

Best seats at King Baudouin Stadium

Best overall view

Tribune 1 (Red) main stand, upper-central blocks

Central, elevated and side-on, high enough to see over the running track for a full view of both penalty areas — the best football sightline in a bowl built around a track.

Best value

Tribune 3 (Green) upper-central blocks

The same side-on angle as the main stand from the opposite touchline, higher up to clear the track, for a lower price.

Best atmosphere

Tribune 4 (Blue) behind the north goal, lower blocks

Where the loudest home Belgian support gathers on national-team nights — the closest thing the ground has to a singing end.

Best for the home end / behind the goal

Tribune 4 (Blue) lower-central, behind the net

Directly behind an attacking goal for one half, in the middle of the home support and cheaper than the sides.

Best side-on alternative

Tribune 3 (Green) lower-central, a few rows up

A full side-on view from the east touchline at a mid price; sit several rows up so the track and advertising boards don't cut across the near touchline.

Best for concerts

Golden Circle A/B on the floor, or Tribune 1 (Red) centre for seated

Golden Circle is the closest premium standing to the stage; the central main stand is the best seated, roofed option facing the stage.

For	Sections	Why
Best overall view	Tribune 1 (Red) main stand, upper-central blocks	Central, elevated and side-on, high enough to see over the running track for a full view of both penalty areas — the best football sightline in a bowl built around a track.
Best value	Tribune 3 (Green) upper-central blocks	The same side-on angle as the main stand from the opposite touchline, higher up to clear the track, for a lower price.
Best atmosphere	Tribune 4 (Blue) behind the north goal, lower blocks	Where the loudest home Belgian support gathers on national-team nights — the closest thing the ground has to a singing end.
Best for the home end / behind the goal	Tribune 4 (Blue) lower-central, behind the net	Directly behind an attacking goal for one half, in the middle of the home support and cheaper than the sides.
Best side-on alternative	Tribune 3 (Green) lower-central, a few rows up	A full side-on view from the east touchline at a mid price; sit several rows up so the track and advertising boards don't cut across the near touchline.
Best for concerts	Golden Circle A/B on the floor, or Tribune 1 (Red) centre for seated	Golden Circle is the closest premium standing to the stage; the central main stand is the best seated, roofed option facing the stage.

Heads up

Seats to avoid & obstructed views

Lower front rows of any tribune: The athletics track pushes these seats well back from the touchline and the angle is flat, so the near action feels distant — the upper tiers are usually a better watch.

Upper corners of the goal-end tribunes (2 and 4): Furthest from the far goal with a steep oblique angle across the whole pitch and the track.

Behind-goal lower blocks: End-on view plus the track and goal net means the far penalty area is hard to read.

Away corner in Tribune 2 (sections A/B): Segregated lower corner with an angled view and stewarded separation from home fans.

Concert seats in the tribune behind the stage: The stage blocks the whole end it backs onto; adjacent corners get extreme side-on views.

Premium

Premium & hospitality

Tribune 1 business seats

Padded reserved seating along the central main stand with the best side-on view and access to the hospitality concourse.

Main stand lounges / hospitality

Indoor lounges and reception areas behind Tribune 1 used for corporate and federation hospitality on match and event days.

Royal box (Tribune 1)

The central VIP tribune box used by dignitaries at internationals and finals, at the heart of the main stand.

Golden Circle (concerts)

Premium front-of-stage standing (Golden Circle A & B) sold for concerts, closest to the performance.

Access

Accessibility & companion seating

There are no lifts in the stands, so upper tiers involve stairs; dedicated positions for wheelchair users and people with reduced mobility are provided low in the bowl, and organisers add a raised platform for concerts. Book accessible places in advance and travel via Houba-Brugmann metro for the shortest step-free-ish approach.

Where: Wheelchair/PRM spaces at the bottom of Tribune 1 (Red) or on the athletics track during sporting events; a raised viewing platform is set up for concerts.

Eat & drink

Food & drink at King Baudouin Stadium

Food and drink stands are provided as standard at major events at the King Baudouin, located inside the stadium enclosure with additional refreshment points organised directly in the stands. The offer is standard large-event catering rather than named outlets, and street stalls and local traders sell food and drink outside the perimeter before matches and concerts.

Payment inside the stadium is generally by rechargeable card. Food and drink bought outside must be consumed before entering, and only 0.5-litre plastic water bottles without caps may be brought in.

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Tickets — upcoming at King Baudouin Stadium

The Memorial Van Damme Brussels

Fri, 4 Sept 2026 · Diamond League

EUR 111

The Memorial Van Damme Brussels

Sat, 5 Sept 2026 · Diamond League

EUR 111

Belgium vs France

Mon, 28 Sept 2026 · UEFA Nations League

EUR 161

Belgium vs Italy

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · UEFA Nations League

EUR 164

Belgium vs Italy

Sun, 15 Nov 2026 · UEFA Nations League

EUR 164

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Logistics

Getting there

Transport

On the Heysel/Heizel plateau in northern Brussels. Take metro Line 6 to Heysel (nearest Tribunes 3 and 4) or Houba-Brugmann (nearest Tribune 1 and the away end in Tribune 2); trams 7, 9, 51 and 93 also stop nearby at Heysel, Roi Baudouin and Stade. The last metros, trams and buses generally leave the stadium around midnight. Driving is discouraged on event days; the Brussels Expo car parks fill early.

The area

The Heysel/Heizel plateau in Laeken, north Brussels, next to the Atomium, Brussels Expo exhibition halls, Mini-Europe and the former Bruparck leisure area. It is a spacious, green, event-focused district rather than a nightlife quarter, well served by metro back into the centre.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Where are the best seats at the King Baudouin?

The upper-central blocks of Tribune 1 (Red), the main stand: high enough to see over the running track for a clear side-on view of both goals. Tribune 3 (Green) opposite is the best-value version of the same angle.

Which are the cheapest tickets?

The behind-goal ends — Tribune 4 (Blue) and Tribune 2 (Yellow) — are the cheapest, and Tribune 4 is also the liveliest home end.

Where do away fans sit?

In the lower corner of Tribune 2 (Yellow), sections A and B toward the main stand, with an allocation of roughly 1,400 that can expand to about 3,000. Away fans should use Houba-Brugmann metro.

Where is the best atmosphere?

Behind the north goal in Tribune 4 (Blue), where the most vocal Belgian support gathers on national-team nights.

What is the capacity?

About 50,093 for football, spread across four colour-coded tribunes around an athletics track; the record 64,073 dates from 1963 before all-seater conversion.

Is the stadium wheelchair accessible?

The stands have no lifts, but dedicated wheelchair/PRM positions are provided at the bottom of Tribune 1 or on the athletics track during sport, with a raised platform added for concerts. Book accessible spaces ahead of time.

How does it work for concerts?

The pitch is floored for standing, with premium Golden Circle A/B at the front and general Floor A/B behind, facing a stage at one end; tribunes behind the stage lose their view, so aim for the floor or a stage-facing tribune.

Why do seats feel far from the pitch?

A full athletics track rings the pitch, so every stand is set back further than at a dedicated football ground — sitting higher in the tiers gives the best view over it.

How do I get there?

Metro Line 6 to Heysel (Tribunes 3/4) or Houba-Brugmann (Tribune 1 and the away end), or trams 7, 9, 51 and 93; the last services leave around midnight.

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