Sportpaleis Antwerpen
The Sportpaleis Antwerpen, with a capacity of 23,359, is the largest indoor event complex in the Benelux. The complex also includes the Lotto Arena with 8,000 seats. It hosts the biggest concerts, sporting events and shows in the country, from international artists to the annual Sports Gala and basketball matches.
The Sportpaleis offers excellent facilities for visitors with a disability. There are dedicated wheelchair spaces with good views of the stage, accessible by lift. Companions have free entry. The complex has adapted toilets on every level and wide corridors for smooth circulation. Staff are available to assist during events.
Spacious accessible parking spaces are available in the underground car park, with direct lift access to the arena. The complex can also be reached by tram and bus, with wheelchair-accessible stops. Wheelchair spaces should be reserved in advance through customer service.
Good to know
- Reservation
- **Wheelchair spaces MUST be reserved in advance** through customer service — not via the standard ticket module. Companions enter free.
- Busy and quiet times
- Leaving after major concerts is chaotic. Book a time slot in advance to exit the disabled-parking area, or plan to wait 30 min until the crowd has cleared.
- Things to note
- Lifts, wide corridors and accessible toilets on every level. Wheelchair platforms offer a good view — not all stage angles are visible during standing-audience shows. The Lotto Arena (8,000) is also step-free.
- Visit tip
- The underground car park has direct lift access to the arena — use it instead of street parking. Tram 6 (Sportpaleis stop) has wheelchair-accessible vehicles.
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