In August 2019 the Eurohockey Championships will return to Belgium, six years after the Euros in Boom. The brand-new accommodation at the Wilrijkse Plein in Antwerp will be turned into a true Hockey-village, where 16 European countries will battle for two European titles. It will be the epicentre for Belgian hockey fans during a 10-day hockey festival.
The European Championships in Antwerp will take place from 16 until 25 August 2019 at the brand new accommodation at the Wilrijkse Plein. Belgium’s men and women team, both silver medallist in 2017, will compete with seven other European nations for the title. An ideal opportunity for Belgian hockey fans to see the Red Lions and Red Panthers live in action against Europe’s best hockey countries.
Golazo sports and Sportizon will take the organisation of the entire tournament in their hands. StarNet will take care of the the Access Control and the Cashless Payment during this event. One of the things is that the Wilrijkse Plein will have a complete make-over, so the supporters can have the ultimate fan experience in the EHC-village. Companies can profit the first class hospitality opportunities. An extensive and diversified communication and promotion campaign will prepare Belgium for 10 days of high level hockey.
The opening ceremony of the Belfius Eurohockey Championships will be held on Friday, August 16, immediately followed by the first game of the tournament played by the Belgian Red Lions. The women’s final is the last game of the tournament and will be played on Sunday, August 26. At Saturday Evening (August 25) we’ll know the winner in the men’s tournament. And not a day goes by without a match of the Red Panthers or the Red Lions.
The stadium at the Wilrijkse Plein, next to Antwerp Expo, will have a capacity of 8,000 with all facilities to welcome supporters and VIP’s in the best conditions. “We expect the Eurohockey Championships to be a true sports spectacle in the city of Antwerp“, says Ludo Van Campenhout, Antwerp’s deputy of Sports. “Organising this tournament is a wonderful opportunity for Antwerp to maintain our status as ‘sports city’. In addition, hockey in Antwerp will grow as well.”
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