Arsenal's Champions League campaign couldn't have gone any better so far, with five wins from five matches in the competition this season.
Next up for the Gunners are Club Brugge, a side in desperate need of points after picking just four from their opening five matches.
If you're an Arsenal fan making the trip over to Brugge, here's everything you need to know about the city, Jan Breydel Stadium, and the Club Brugge away section.
What is Brugge like for away fans?
There aren’t many places to visit around the stadium for away fans. As a result, the Brugge city centre, which is just over three kilometres away from the ground, is where the vast majority of Arsenal fans will likely spend their day.
Where to drink for Arsenal fans in Brugge?
Some of the best places to drink in Brugge pre-match include:
- Central Pool Bar – Braambergstraat 11, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
- Hollandse Vijmin – Vismarkt 4, 8000 Brugge, Belgium
- “EIERMARKT” Area – Suggested by Kilmarnock FC before their Europa League qualifying match against Cercle Brugge in August 2024.
What will the Club Brugge away section be like for Arsenal fans?
Aston Villa fans will be located at the southeast corner of Jan Breydel Stadium. Visiting supporters enter the ground via Entrance 4 in turnstiles 421-422. The club also noted that “Cat 1 seats” are located in Block 121.
The Jan Breydel Stadium is an old-fashioned ground, but card is the only acceptable form of payment when inside. Alcohol, soft drinks, and hot dogs will be on sale before the match and at half-time.
According to the club website, an extra net is in front of Sector 422, which might slightly obscure the view of the pitch for some away fans.
What is the Arsenal allocation?
Arsenal have been allocated 1,490 tickets for the match against Club Brugge, which is marginally more than the 1,470 tickets that Aston Villa received when they played the Belgian side in the Champions League last season. Unsurprisingly, it didn't take long for all of these tickets to sell, with Arsenal fans with the most loyalty points receiving priority.
How Arsenal fans can get to Jan Breydel Stadium
The nearest bus stop to Jan Breydel Stadium is Diksmuidse Heirweg, which can be accessed via Busline 3. Alternatively, a shuttle bus dedicated to football fans is often put on on matchday in Brugge, which is expected to be available from the city centre. This will also be in operation after the game to get fans back to the centre.
Arsenal fan ticket options
If you haven't managed to get a ticket through the club, then Arsenal fans may be tempted to turn to a third-party resale website. In recent years, many fans have begun turning to these sites to purchase football tickets, and some are already listing tickets for this match.
We recently reviewed LiveFootballTickets and Seatpick, both of which are options for fans looking to purchase tickets from third-party sites. As with all third-party websites, you will need to pay more than the face value of the tickets if you choose this option. However, this eliminates the need to buy memberships to obtain match tickets.