History and description

The total cost of the stadium, which was divided equally between the two clubs, was £1.2 million. The Jan Breydel Stadion was built in 1974 and opened one year later in 1975. It was built by the city of Bruges with the objective of providing both Bruges clubs with a shared home that could replace their separate grounds. The total cost of the stadium, which was divided equally between the two clubs, was £1.2 million. Prior to the 1936 Summer Olympics, the stadium was simply known as Olympiastadion. It could only accommodate around 25,000 spectators due to its small size.

The terraces of the stadium were converted into seating areas in the 1990s, reducing its capacity to under 20,000 seats. As the stadium was selected as a playing venue for the Euro 2000 championships, it needed to get expanded to a minimum capacity of at least 30,000.

In order to qualify for subsidies from the Flanders government, a more Flemish name was required. This led to the name change to Jan Breydel Stadium, a folk hero from 14th century Bruges.

Construction of two expanded stands on the short ends and renovations of the two stands on the long sides were completed in 1999.

During the Euro 2000 tournament, Jan Breydel Stadium hosted three group matches and the quarter-final between France and Spain (3-1).

They hope to be able to move into their new home by the start of the 2019-20 season. If these plans go through, Cercle Brugge aim to redevelop the Jan Breydel Stadion into a smaller venue with an approximate capacity of 12,000 seats.

(photos of the present Jan Breydel Stadion below)

How to get to Jan Breydel Stadion

The Jan Breydel Stadium is located in the west of Bruges, about 3.5 kilometers from the city center and main railway station. The stadium can be reached by bus. From the main railway station take either line 5 or 15 in the direction of St.-Andries. The bus ride takes about 15 minutes and it is a further 5 minutes walking from stop Sint-Andries.

Address: Olympialaan 74, 8200 St.-Andries (Brugge)

Eat, drink, and sleep near Jan Breydel Stadion

Nevertheless, the stadium can be reached via public transport, and there are also plenty of car parking spaces available. Jan Breydel Stadium is located in a residential area, although there are a few pubs and restaurants nearby. Of course, the options pale in comparison with Bruges' splendid city center. Nevertheless, the stadium can be reached by public transportation or parking. If you're looking for a place to stay near Jan Breydel Stadion, there are a few bed & breakfasts in the area. Click here to see their options.

Staying in the historic centre of Bruges may be the better option if you have some time on your hands. An overview of hotels is available here.

Club Brugge Tickets

Tickets for Club Brugge matches can be purchased online, at the stadium's ticket office, or in person. On the day of the match, the ticket booths at the stadium open from 1.5 hours before kick-off. Club Brugge's attendances are among the highest in the league, but for most matches tickets will be easily available.

For most Club Brugge matches, tickets usually cost around ?15.00 to ?40.00. However, for their matches against Anderlecht, Cercle, Genk, Gent, and Standard, the prices can range from ?20.00 to ?60.00.

To obtain more information, please call +32 (0) 50 40 21 35, or email [email protected]

Cercle Brugge Tickets

Tickets for Cercle Brugge matches can be bought online or at the ticket office at the stadium. Tickets can be purchased at the gates of the stadium on the day of the match from 1.5 hours before kick-off. The Cercle Brugge hardly ever sells out.

Tickets for Cercle matches range in price from 10 bucks for a seat behind the goal to 30 bucks for a central seat at the main stand. Several sections of the stadium are still closed due to Cercle matches.

If you would like to know more about the available tickets for sale, please call +32 (0) 50 38 91 93 or email [email protected]

Relevant Internet links

Clubbrugge.be - The official website of Club Brugge KV. Cerclebrugge.be - The official website of Cercle Brugge KSV. Brugge.be - The tourism website for the city of Brugge. Delijn.be - The public transport information and journey planner for the city of Brugge. Brad wrote: I went to Brugge stadium on a cruise the day after their last game of the season against Kortrijk. I was going to get a jersey, but it was international holiday so the shops were not open. Despite that, when I and my dad were walking around the stadium, we met some kind well-spoken English girls who seemed like very loyal supporters. They told us about the history and about the Club. I will start to follow them next year and would recommend Brugge to visit.

I went to the stadium on a cruise the day after their last game of the season against Kortrijk. I was going to get a jersey but it was international holiday so the shops were not open. Despite that, when me and my dad were walking around the stadium, we met some kind well spoken English girls who seemed like very loyal supports. They told us about the history and about the Club. I will start to follow them next year and would recommend Brugge to visit.

We drank in a town near the stadium and talked to some fans before heading to the game. The atmosphere was good, and the service at halftime was much more efficient than in American stadiums! The game finished 0-0, but I enjoyed my visit to this stadium.

In the evening we had a couple of drinks in town then headed down to the ground. We had a few drinks in a pub about 5 minutes from the stadium and had a chat with a few of the local fans before heading to the stadium. The atmosphere was good. With all European stadiums outside, service at half time was much more efficient! The game finished 0-0 but I enjoyed my visit to this stadium.

Paul wrote: Beware ladies, I took my partner and the only ladies' loo in the away end is the solitary cubical in the male toilets. A disgrace in 2012 and the club should be ashamed of such poor facilities. This trip was a real let down because of it! Alon with the 7 mile round trip walk the Belgian police insisted Newcastle fans walk as they would not allow us on buses or taxis.

Be aware ladies. I took my partner and the only ladies restroom in the away end is the solitary cubical in the male restrooms. An absolute disgrace in 2012 and the club should be ashamed of such poor facilities. It made our trip a real let down! Additionally, with the 7 mile round trip walk the Belgian police insisted Newcastle fans walk as they would not allow us on buses or taxis.