Capacity and history
Lotto Arena, at Schijnpoortweg 119 in Antwerp next to AFAS Dome, holds up to 8,050 visitors for concerts and shows and up to 5,218 for sports events. It opened on March 10, 2007, is the home court of basketball club Antwerp Giants, and is operated by be•at.
Capacity by setup
Setup | Capacity |
|---|---|
Concerts and shows, with audience on the arena floor | up to 8,050 |
Sports events, no audience on the arena floor | up to 5,218 |
The Smaller Event Venue Next to AFAS Dome
Lotto Arena opened its doors on March 10, 2007, as the result of a public-private partnership between the City of Antwerp and be•at. The project involved an investment of €13 million, of which €6 million was funded by the City of Antwerp in collaboration with the Flemish and European authorities.Lotto Arena marked the final phase of a €25 million investment in the development of the AFAS Dome site, following the renovation of AFAS Dome in 1997, the construction of a new front building in 1999, and the opening of the Hospitality Center, today’s Henders & Hazel Lounge, in 2005. The Belgian National Lottery signed a ten-year agreement to become the venue’s naming sponsor through its flagship product, Lotto.
Since the opening of Lotto Arena in 2007, the site has evolved into a true event campus in Antwerp. Located next to AFAS Dome and directly connected to both AFAS Dome and the Henders & Hazel Lounge, Lotto Arena serves as a versatile venue for sports events and more intimate live entertainment.The venue can welcome up to 5,218 spectators for sporting events and up to 8,050 visitors for concerts and shows with a standing floor configuration. During sporting events, a removable sports floor is installed over the concrete base. Among others, basketball club Antwerp Giants made the move to Lotto Arena.
As Belgium’s only mid-sized arena of its kind, Lotto Arena quickly became a fixture on the national event calendar. Top-level sporting events, concerts, and live shows attract more than 350,000 visitors annually. Despite its smaller size, the venue rapidly earned a place in Pollstar’s Top 100 busiest arenas in the world, standing proudly among the industry’s biggest names.
Where you sit and how the venue is laid out is on the seating plan.
Frequently asked questions about Lotto Arena
How many people does Lotto Arena hold?
Up to 8,050 for concerts and shows, up to 5,218 for sports events.
Where is Lotto Arena?
At Schijnpoortweg 119, 2170 Antwerp, next to AFAS Dome. The two venues share the site and the parking lots.
When did Lotto Arena open?
On March 10, 2007.
