Bosuilstadion – design description

What did the initial plan for upgrading Bosuilstadion include?

The project originally called for the construction of a completely new stand on the west side of the Bosuilstadion, replacing the old stand dating back to 1923. The new stand was to have 5,362 seats (compared to the 2,373 seats in the old stand) and be fully roofed.

In addition to the increased capacity, the grandstand was also to provide new usable space, offering six floors with space for club offices, new changing rooms, media rooms and extensive business facilities, including restaurants overlooking the pitch. Externally, the grandstand has been given a glass façade, reminiscent of an office building rather than a football stadium.

What has the Bosuilstadion redevelopment project been extended to include?

Following the construction of the new west stand, it was decided to extend the project to include the redevelopment of further stands. The first to be built was the new south stand. This stand (as opposed to the west stand) was designed as a two-level structure for the most ardent supporters, with standing room in the lower tier.

It was covered with a roof integrated with the canopy of the west stand and also equipped with extensive backstage facilities. Its capacity is 7,500 spectators. The new stand's facilities include additional changing rooms, training and teaching rooms or a medical center, and it is also crowned from the outside by a glass façade.

What has already been completed as part of the Bosuilstadion redevelopment?

The demolition of the old western stand and the construction of a new one were carried out between June and November 2017. The new southern stand was built between 2019 and 2021.

In May 2025, the eastern stand (Tribune 2), which had been out of use since 2020, was demolished. It was the last of the “old” stands – its lower section had existed since the stadium’s opening in 1923. It was replaced by a new, temporary stand (intended to remain in use for at least 10 years), which was opened at the beginning of December 2025.

What are the further plans for the redevelopment of Bosuilstadion?

Ultimately, the entire stadium is to be rebuilt to match the standard of the new western and southern stands. This would result in a compact, enclosed structure with a modern, football-specific character.