Jan Breydel Stadium away end: Guide and key information for Liverpool fans travelling for Club Brugge match

Found 3.5km away from Bruges city centre in Belgium, Club Brugges‘ Jan Breydel Stadium is a must-visit for any fan keen on an exciting day out in Europe watching football.

The ground has a capacity of 29,062 and is actually shared with city rivals Cercle Brugge, and the good news is that it is fairly accessible by car. However, parking can be more difficult, and that may make any visiting fan opt for the train or metro.

FootballGroundGuide takes a look at everything away fans need to know before visiting the Jan Breydel Stadium.

Where is the Jan Breydel Stadium away section and what is it like?

Away fans visiting Jan Breydel Stadium are placed in the south-east corner, and to enter that area of the venue, supporters will need to enter via entrance four across turnstiles 421 and 422.

The atmosphere at the ground can vary drastically given the ground is shared between two clubs, though Club Brugge supporters are known to make significant noise during European nights.

Something to keep in mind is that part of the away section is uncovered, so depending on the weather, make sure to bring the right clothing to battle the heavens.

What is Liverpool's away ticket allocation for Club Brugge?

As is normal for any stadium and competition, allocation varies, but a visiting club can typically expect around 1,500 tickets for the south-east corner, found between home sections.

Liverpool will face Club Brugge on Wednesday 25 in November, and they have been given an allocation of 1,490 tickets. Included within the allocation are 10 wheelchair bays with associated personal assistants.

Prices for adult tickets are priced at £41.97.

How to get to the Jan Breydel Stadium away end

The stadium's proximity to the city centre means that a car journey should be relatively straightforward and should take around 10-15 minutes if traffic is not especially busy.

Assuming you are travelling by car from the city centre, head west towards Sint-Andries, and follow the signs for the stadium. Then, continue towards Koning Leopold III-laan, where you should find the ground.

Using the satnav in the car would be a sensible idea, so keep the following address in mind: Koning Leopold III-laan 50, 8200 Bruges, Belgium.

Parking costs can vary given a permit is required to use the official stadium car parks, so be prepared to pay as much as €18 (£15.04) for private spaces.

By train or metro

Taking the train or metro should be simple. Fans can take the line 5 or 15 from the primary railway station to Jan Breydel Stadium, and the journey should again take just 15 minutes. Once you get off at the Sint-Andries stop, you will have to walk for another five minutes.

Best pubs, bars and restaurants near the Jan Breydel Stadium

Because of the proximity of the stadium to the city centre, there are plenty of options for consumers. For those searching for a facility close to the stadium, check out:

• De Vriendschap on Gistelse Steenweg — a traditional local eetcafe serving drinks and straightforward food.
• Sweet Home Lunch at Gistelse Steenweg 482 — more suited to daytime visits, with Tuesday hours running from early morning through to late afternoon.

For those willing to go directly into the city centre, try:

• ‘t Brugs Beertje on Kemelstraat — one of Bruges’ best-known spots for Belgian beer.
• De Garre — another well-known beer bar in central Bruges.

What is banned from the Jan Breydel Stadium?

For fans wanting to bring items such as flags, keep in mind that poles must be hollow and flexible, must bend to 90 degrees without splintering and must be between 1.5m-2m. There must also be a maximum of two poles per flag.

Small A4 handbags and backpacks are allowed, but are subject to inspection, so if you do not want to risk bringing too large a bag, it may be wise to arrive at the stadium without one.

No glass bottles or cans are allowed inside the ground, and the same is true of pyrotechnics.

Jan Breydel Stadium away end accessibility

Away fans can use accessible parking on matchdays, meaning disabled supporters will be dropped off just 50m away from the stadium's main entrance.

In terms of getting into the stadium, away supporters using a wheelchair should use the dedicated Business and Wheelchair Entrance on the north side of Jan Breydel Stadium near the Club Brugge Shop, before entering through the access point rather than joining queues for other turnstiles.

The away section has no lift and only stair access, so that makes it important to head to the north side of the ground.

Once inside the stadium, stewards can provide assistance if you need to be directed to the correct wheelchair bay, while adapted toilets are provided close to wheelchair areas.