KAA Gent · Ghent, Belgium
Planet Group Arena is a soccer venue located in Ghent, Belgium, with a seating capacity of 20,185. It is home to KAA Gent, who compete in Belgian Pro League. Planet Group Arena is one of 15 venues in Belgium tracked on TurfNurd, and ranks 6th among Belgian Pro League stadiums by capacity.
If you're planning a football pilgrimage to Belgium, the Planet Group Arena in Ghent deserves a spot on your itinerary. This modern stadium broke a nearly four-decade dry spell when it opened its doors in 2013, becoming the first purpose-built football ground constructed in Belgium since 1974. Home to K.A.A. Gent, one of the country's top clubs, the venue represents a sleek departure from the historic but aging stadiums you'll find elsewhere in Belgian football.
What makes this arena particularly appealing for visiting fans is its contemporary design and amenities, all wrapped up in the charming medieval city of Ghent. The stadium sits as a statement of ambition from a club that's punched above its weight in recent years, and on match days the atmosphere crackles with the passion of supporters who finally have a home befitting their team's aspirations. Whether you're catching a league match or a European fixture, you'll experience Belgian football culture in surroundings that blend comfort with intensity, all while being just a short trip from Ghent's stunning historic center with its canals, castles, and legendary beer culture.
