What a thrill to once again step into a fully completed stadium. Four towering stands, more than 20,000 roaring supporters, noise blasting past 100 decibels – pure Antwerp delirium! Since 1923, the Bosuil has held the historic title of Belgium’s largest football stadium, once packing in over 60,000 fans at its peak.
When the original first curve was demolished in 1991, the Bosuil lost its iconic, authentically English layout – a design inspired by the great football temples of the early 20th century, like London’s White City Stadium (1906) and the legendary Wembley Stadium (1923).
Since 2017, under the club’s new owner, the Bosuil has been undergoing a meticulous, ambitious transformation into a modern, state-of-the-art football temple. And on 12 March 2025, we paused for a moment that felt like both a farewell and a salute: the final breath of one of Europe’s most iconic stands, home to one of the continent’s most distinctive terrace cultures – Tribune 2 [read our tribute here].
This week, the inauguration of the new Tribune 2 marks the completion of the first – albeit temporary – phase of the Bosuil’s full renovation. But above all, it brings back what matters most: a capacity of 24,500 passionate fans and the return of its world-famous, chest-rattling, ground-shaking atmosphere.
The Bosuil is once again the feared and fabled home of Antwerp FC – a stadium of unique terraces, overwhelming sound, and an unmistakable cult aura. A place where memories aren’t just made; they’re carved into heart, stone and bone. Come on You Reds! 🔴⚪️