Best Bars near Cristal Arena?

Genk is no different to most Belgian cities in that there are a plethora of bars available for fans to frequent. t'stadscafe situated in the town centre is a lovely place for pre and post-match tipples but with the Cristal Arena being over 5km out of the city most fans opt to drink at Olympia before the match kicks off – generating a party atmosphere.

Best Food and Drink at Cristal Arena?

Unsurprisingly, Cristal supply the beer at their arena and Limburg's house beer is served as the perfect accompaniment to any Genk home match. Chips and mayonnaise are always high on the agenda at Belgian football stadia. Vlaai, is a sweet, marmalade based pie that is definitely worth trying on a visit to Genk and is native to the Limburg region.

Best restaurants near Cristal Arena?

Finding a restaurant in the immediate proximity of the Cristal Arena isn't easy due to its remote location. The city of Genk has plenty of options however; El Greco is a very popular haunt – not only on match days and offers delightful Greek cuisine – ideal if too much Cristal has been consumed at the match. Turkish haunts Polat and Anatolia are well worth a try too.

How do I get to Cristal Arena?

Cristal Arena is a modern football ground not only in appearance but also in location, with the stadium located some 5.4 km north of Genk city centre hence why K.R.C Genk organise several bus services to Cristal Arena from the city centre on match day. There are 10 car parks at the Cristal Arena too and Genk train station has direct services to Brussels and Ghent.

Cristal Arena seating?

Whilst, tickets for the standing section are hard to come by – getting a ticket to most Genk games isn't too difficult and the main stand and grand stand offer excellent views of the action. Away fans who make the trip to Cristal Arena are housed within section AA – located in the north-west corner of the ground offering decent views of the pitch.

Things to check out around Cristal Arena?

Whilst Genk is quite a small city, it is steeped in history – perfectly depicted by Bokrijk the city's open air history museum that has activities for children and adults alike. Football loving visitors though must stop by the GoalMine – situated on the stadium complex, the interactive football museum allows visitors to experience what it's like to be a pro footballer and take a look round the stadium.

Safety at Cristal Arena?

What to expect from the Cristal Arena crowd?

The ground was built in 1999 to accommodate the European Championships in 2000 and can accommodate over 24,000 fans. Domestic games very rarely sell out but the 4,200 standing area behind the goal at the west end of the ground is a sight to behold and Genk's passionate army fans are notorious for creating a carnival atmosphere.

Cristal Arena parking?

Best Insider tip at Cristal Arena?

Like a lot of clubs, Genk offer cheaper tickets should you buy in advance – rather than at the ticket office on the day so purchase tickets as early as possible. Seated tickets behind the goals (at both ends of the ground) are available for as little as 15 euros in advance and it's the ideal place to soak up the atmosphere at the Cristal Arena.Cristal Arena - GenkOpened in 1999 and used throughout Euro 2000, the Cristal Arena is the fourth largest stadium in Belgium.It is home to K.R.C Genk, the club who have developed some of Europe's top stars in recent years including the likes of Kevin de Bruyne, Christian Benteke and Thibaut Courtois.The three-time Belgian First Division Champions have enjoyed great success at the Cristal Arena and their passionate fans and great beer make it well worth a visit.