We all share a deep love for the Marien Stadium. It is an iconic and historic site—so historic, in fact, that its façade is officially listed as a protected landmark. The Marien is also located within Duden Park, which is itself a listed site. This prevents any significant expansion and limits the stadium’s ability to comply with UEFA standards.
The building (the stadium) will be 100% funded by the RUSG.
The total number of matches per year is expected to be between 20 and 25. Union is open to sharing the stadium for other sporting uses, naturally in consultation with the relevant authorities. The vast majority of matches are played outside peak traffic hours.
Not at all. Despite its popularity, Union wants to remain down-to-earth and preserve its community spirit. The new stadium will have a capacity of 16,000 on match days. By way of comparison, the KV Mechelen stadium has a capacity of just over 16,000. The Stade du Pays de Charleroi has 15,000 seats; their future stadium will have 21,000 seats, the same capacity as Antwerp’s. And this capacity is significantly lower than that of Belgium’s traditional top clubs, such as Anderlecht, Genk, Bruges, Ghent, and Standard.
The pitch, the stands, and the waiting and access areas together cover 27,000 m², which is on the lower end of the average for similar stadiums. The project is designed to make optimal use of the existing space and to preserve—or even enhance—all the functions that currently exist.
Since 2021, Union has been growing in the sporting arena, and its fan base keeps expanding.
The capacity of the Marien Stadium (8,500 seats) is far from sufficient to meet demand. The Marien is structurally sold out. As a result, many fans are unable to watch their favorite team play or experience the Union atmosphere.
Published
2026-05-07
In less than a week, we will play the Cup Final. Here you can find the latest mobility information and timetable for 14 May 2026. Together with our fan clubs, we ask all Union fans to come dressed in yellow to the Lotto Fan Village and the match. Don’t forget to print your ticket in order to avoid queues at the entrance.
Published
2026-05-06
Union Academy continues to invest in its future. Over the past year, the club has made significant progress in strengthening its development structures and infrastructure. As part of this ambition, the Academy is now taking the next step by further professionalizing its youth development programme. We are therefore looking to appoint full-time coaches for the following age groups: U13, U14, U15, U16 and U18.
Published
2026-05-02
Sint-Truiden dominated from kick-off and put Union under pressure early on. After fifteen minutes, Mac Allister was shown a red card and the Brusselers had to defend with ten men for the remainder of the match. They held firm for long periods but eventually conceded the opener in the 86th minute. Rodriguez pulled one back to level, but Ito settled the match from the penalty spot.
Published
2026-04-29
The Supporter Liaison Officer (SLO) is a key link between the club (management, staff, and players) and its supporters. As an ambassador of the club, he/she is responsible for the quality and further development of the relationship with supporters. He/she adopts a diplomatic approach and can communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
