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AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne

Mechelen - BelgiumBelgium

AFAS Stadion Achter de Kazerne, nestled behind historic barracks in Mechelen, is the century-old home of KV Mechelen. With a capacity of 16 672 and recent €9M renovations adding skyboxes, a fanshop, fitness and kindergarten, it combines heritage and modern fan experiences. Discover its storied past, architecture, tour insights, access tips, and stadium culture.

About this place

History

AFAS Stadion Achter de Kazerne is the historic home of KV Mechelen, inaugurated in 1911 on a former brewery site behind a military barracks—hence its nickname “Achter de Kazerne.” The stadium changed names over the years (Scarletstadion 2003–06, Veoliastadion 2006–09, Argosstadion 2009–15) before becoming AFAS Stadion in 2015.

Description

Located at Kleine Nieuwedijkstraat 53, Mechelen (Belgium), the stadium holds 16 672 spectators on natural grass.

Architectural Features

The 2015‑2016 rebuild introduced double-tiered stands with corporate boxes and day-care space for the local community.

Who is AFAS?

AFAS Software is a Dutch enterprise software firm that acquired stadium naming rights in May 2015. Although the formal name is AFAS Stadion, fans still commonly refer to it as “Achter de Kazerne”.

Records

While no single attendance record is documented, the stadium has returned to near its early‑20th-century atmosphere with a capacity solidified at 16 672 after renovation.

Address

Kleine Nieuwedijkstraat, 53
2800 Mechelen, Belgium

GPS

Lat : 51.0370764
Lng : 4.4865417

Who's play in AFAS-stadion Achter de Kazerne

Where to Sit

The stadium comprises four stands:

  • North Stand: Contains standing areas and a portion for away fans (sections Z1–Z2).
  • East Stand: Seating for families, students, and supporter groups.
  • South Stand: Fan café (“Grand Kavee”), mixed seating and a 3 500-capacity standing terrace.
  • West (Main) Stand: Five-level structure with press, skyboxes, fanshop, fitness center, and kindergarten underneath.

Can I visit outside matchdays?

Guided tours with anecdotes from 1904 to present—covering changing rooms, pitchside, cafés, and unique spaces—are available daily except matchdays, often paired with a lunch at the Kazerna restaurant. Booking via stadiontour@kvmechelen.be.

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