WORLD PETANQUECHAMPIONSHIPS 2028 — GHENTHost bid · Ghent 2028
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Ghent

From hotel to final court, and from the championship to the historic city centre: plan your stay around one compact candidate host city.

Illustrative 3D image of the proposed playing-field layout: four blocks of competition courts and a final court inside the hall, surrounded by an athletics track and stands
Proposed playing-field layout24 competition courts + 1 final court · illustrative concept
3D impression of the Topsporthal and its surroundings seen from above
The Topsporthal in 3DThe sports complex and its surroundings from above.
This is where we meet

Topsporthal Ghent

From the first boule to the final point. Discover the planned championship venue at the Blaarmeersen and prepare your visit.

The addressZuiderlaan 149000 Ghent · Belgium
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The matches

Match courts and a central court for the finals.

For supporters

A fan zone to experience the championship together.

Hospitality

A separate reception concept for guests and partners.

Press & media

A workspace for reporting on the tournament.

Accessible visit

Information on accessible entrances, seating and assistance will follow as soon as the layout is fixed.

Championship concept 2028 · The layout, facilities and visitor arrangements are still to be confirmed.

Find your way

Ghent on the map

From the Topsporthal to the city or your hotel. See the distances and plan your route for each location.

Venues across Ghent

Illustrative 3D map of Ghent showing the City Hall, the Topsporthal and two hotels connected by dashed lines
  1. 1Historic centreGhent / City Hall
  2. 2Topsporthal GhentZuiderlaan 14
  3. 3Van der ValkAkkerhage 10
  4. 4Holiday InnExpress & Suites
    Akkerhage 2
Centre – Topsporthal± 2.8 km
Centre – hotel district± 4.1 km
Topsporthal – Van der Valk± 5.0 km
Topsporthal – Holiday Inn± 4.7 km

Illustrative 3D map · approximate straight-line distances

Championship venueTopsporthal GhentZuiderlaan 14 · 9000 Ghent
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HotelHoliday Inn Express & SuitesAkkerhage 2 · 9000 Ghent
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See the hotels for your stay below. Hotel bookings through our organisation will open later. For current routes and travel times, use ‘Plan route’.

Between the matches

Discover Ghent

Ghent is more than a candidate host city for the championship. Six places give international visitors a strong impression, in a short time, of the historic, cultural and contemporary character of the city.

Full view of Gravensteen castle and its moat in Ghent
Medieval Ghent

Gravensteen castle

The medieval moated castle in the heart of Ghent. A striking piece of city history with its keep, ramparts and views over the historic city centre.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗
The River Leie with Graslei and Korenlei in Ghent
Water & skyline

River Leie · Graslei & Korenlei

Historic façades, quays and water form one of Ghent’s best-known cityscapes — ideal for a short walk or boat trip.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗
The Gothic nave and vaults of St Bavo’s Cathedral
Heritage & art

St Bavo’s Cathedral

The Gothic cathedral on Sint-Baafsplein is home to the world-famous Ghent Altarpiece (Adoration of the Mystic Lamb) by the Van Eyck brothers.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗
The Belfry of Ghent lit up at night
UNESCO heritage

Belfry of Ghent

The middle tower of Ghent’s famous skyline of towers. The Belfry is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a superb viewpoint over the city.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗
The entrance of the Museum of Fine Arts in Ghent, with visitors on the square
Classical art

Museum of Fine Arts

The MSK brings together old masters and modernists, with a collection ranging from Bosch and Rubens to Ensor and Magritte.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗
The recognisable façade of S.M.A.K. in Ghent
Contemporary art

S.M.A.K.

The Municipal Museum of Contemporary Art lies opposite the MSK and brings Belgian and international contemporary art into dialogue.

Discover via Visit Ghent ↗

Tourist information: Visit Ghent. Photos: Visit Ghent · MSK: Martin Corlazzoli · S.M.A.K.: Dirk Pauwels. Opening hours, tickets and temporary exhibitions may change; check them with the venue concerned before your visit.

Stay overnight

Start your championship day
well rested.

If Ghent is awarded the championship, the organisers intend to handle hotel bookings with breakfast. Hotels and conditions are part of the proposal.

A comfort room at Van der Valk Hotel GhentBreakfast included
Van der Valk

Van der Valk Hotel Ghent

A comfortable base for your days at the championship and your visit to the city.

Akkerhage 10 · 9000 Ghent
Booking via our organisationComing soon
A suite at Holiday Inn Express & Suites GhentBreakfast included
Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent

Stay overnight in a modern room or suite and have breakfast together the next morning.

Akkerhage 2 · 9000 Ghent
Booking via our organisationComing soon

How your hotel booking will work

  1. Choose your hotel and stay dates.
  2. We check availability and send you a proposal.
  3. You confirm the proposal before we book.

These hotels are part of the bid. Championship hotel bookings are not yet possible; prices, availability and agreements will be confirmed later.

Hotel photos: Van der Valk Hotel Ghent and IHG / Holiday Inn Express & Suites Ghent.

Candidate host city

Sport by day. Ghent all around.

After the matches, walk along the waterfront, visit a museum or discover a café in the city centre. Find ideas here for an extra day in Ghent.

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Golden Point concept for Ghent at night
Practical information

Plan your journey with up-to-date information

Topsporthal Vlaanderen · Zuiderlaan 14, 9000 Ghent. Check your route shortly before departure. Championship-specific parking, entrances and accessibility for 2028 will follow once confirmed.

Bus and tramDe Lijn route planner
By trainPlan your journey with NMBS
Accommodation and GhentOfficial tourist information

Location source: visitor information JKA Europe Cup Ghent 2024. This confirms the address, not any championship arrangements for 2028.