Getting to AFAS Dome Antwerp by car

AFAS Dome — formerly known as Sportpaleis — and Lotto Arena are located at Schijnpoortweg 119, Antwerp. On this page, you’ll find everything you need when traveling by car: where to park, whether your vehicle is allowed in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), current parking rates, and how the Kiss & Ride area works.

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Parking at AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena Antwerp — overview

There are two main parking options: Park & Ride (free, located outside the city, with a tram connection to the venue) and paid parking (closer to AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena). We recommend Park & Ride: it’s free, lets you avoid the Low Emission Zone (LEZ), and your concert ticket is valid as a tram pass.

Which Park & Ride suits you best?

Park for free outside the city and take the tram to the vene. Your concert ticket is valid as a De Lijn transport pass.

P+R	Address	Price	Tram to AFAS Dome	Capacity
P+R Luchtbal	Noorderlaan 500, Antwerp	Free	Tram 6 → stop Sport (±20 min)	1,700 spaces
P+R Merksem	Bredabaan 965, Merksem	Free	Tram 2 or A3 → stop Sport (±15 min)	685 spaces
P+R Olympiade	Populierenlaan 2, Antwerp	€1/day	Tram 6 → stop Sport (±25 min)	195 spaces
P+R Boechout	Liersesteenweg 145, Boechout	Free	Tram A3 → stop Sport (±50 min)	204 spaces

Tram times are estimates. Walking time from metro stop Sport to the AFAS Dome entrance: approximately 2 minutes.

Paid parking near AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena Antwerp

Please note ⚠️ Not all car parks are always open. Be sure to check availability before you leave.

Car park	Address	Rate	In LEZ	Important info
Spoor Oost	Noordersingel 40, Borgerhout	€6	Yes	Not available for all events. Check availability.
Carrette	Carrettestraat, Merksem	€8	No
Antwerp Ring Center	Noordersingel 17-19, Borgerhout	Depends on the event	Yes
Stuivenberg-EFFIA	Somméstraat 12A, Antwerpen	€4	Yes
Vaart	Schijnpoortweg 119, Merksem	€10	No	Limited availability and subject to change

Low Emission Zone (LEZ) near AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena Antwerp

AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena themselves are located just outside the Low Emission Zone (LEZ). However, in many cases, your route to the venue may pass through the LEZ. This includes the entire Antwerp city center, large parts of the Singel, the Noorderlaan from Kinepolis, and a significant part of Blancefloerlaan on the left bank.

Three of the six paid parking options near AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena are also located within the LEZ. If you’re driving a high-emission vehicle, you risk a fine when entering the LEZ.

Check your car for LEZ access

Tip ⚠️ Avoid the LEZ entirely by parking at a Park & Ride location. These are all located outside the LEZ and are free for visitors.

Parking rate zones around AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena Antwerp

There are two parking rate zones around AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena: a pink zone and a green zone. These only apply to visitors. Residents with a parking permit can still park for free and without time limits.

Color of event zone	Area	Rate
Pink event zone	Around AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena, including Beukenhofstraat and Carrettestraat	First 2 hours free (registration required), then €0.90/hour
Dark green event zone	Dam district	€1.40 for the first hour, then €1.80/hour

When does the 2-hour parking limit apply?

Since July 1, 2026, the 2-hour parking limit is only active in a time window around an event at AFAS Dome. If Lotto Arena has an event on its own, with nothing happening at AFAS Dome that day, the limit does not apply. If there is an AFAS Dome event on the same day, the limit applies to the whole neighborhood, including for Lotto Arena visitors.

The limit starts 3 hours before the show
The limit ends 2 hours after the show
The limit never starts before 9am
The limit never ends later than midnight
For multiple events on the same day, the limit starts 3 hours before the first event and ends 2 hours after the last
Outside that time window, there's no parking duration limit. You still pay the regular rate.

Tip ⚠️ Check Smart Ways to Antwerp's online calendar to see when the 2-hour limit applies on your visit date. Dynamic street signs and parking meters also show this.

General rules

Registration required via app, SMS, or parking meter
Valid every day from 9 AM to midnight
Pink zone: one free 2-hour parking session per license plate per day. Applies only to your first session of the day.
Mandatory waiting time of 1 hour between two parking sessions in the same zone
Free parking on Sundays and holidays does not apply in the pink and dark green event zones

Tip ⚠️ Avoid these zones entirely by using Park & Ride or public transportation. Both are free for visitors to AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena.

A map showing the new parking rate zones around AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena. The Sport event zone is shaded in pink, the Dam event zone is shaded in green.

Kiss & Ride at AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena Antwerp

Location

The Kiss & Ride zone is located next to the Gabriël Theunis Bridge, along the Albert Canal, right next to AFAS Dome.

How to reach the Kiss & Ride

From the Antwerp Ring: take Tweemontstraat, turn left under the Gabriël Theunis Bridge, and follow Schijnpoortweg towards AFAS Dome, between Parking Vaart and the bridge
From Merksem: drive onto the Gabriël Theunis Bridge, turn right at the end of the bridge, and join the queue at the rear

Please note ⚠️ Drivers picking up visitors are requested to arrive at the Kiss & Ride zone at least 15 minutes before the end of the show to ensure smooth traffic flow.

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By car to AFAS Dome Antwerp with reduced mobility

We recommend that visitors with reduced mobility avoid the busy area around AFAS Dome and use a Park & Ride. Elevators are available at Sport metro station to take you to and from street level.

If you prefer to park closer to the venue, you can reserve a parking space at car park Vaart up to 2 weeks before the event. You will need to provide valid proof, such as a disability parking permit.

Reserve a parking space for a visitor with limited mobility

Frequently asked questions about parking at AFAS Dome Antwerp

Where can I park for free at AFAS Dome?

Free parking is available at three of the four Park & Ride locations: P+R Luchtbal, P+R Merksem, and P+R Boechout. You can park there for free and take the tram to Sport stop. Your concert ticket is valid as a De Lijn transport pass.

Is AFAS Dome located in the Low Emission Zone (LEZ)?

AFAS Dome itself is located just outside the LEZ. However, many routes to the venue pass through the LEZ, as do three of the six paid parking facilities nearby.

Check your car for LEZ access

What are the parking rate zones around AFAS Dome?

There are two event parking zones around AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena. In the pink zone (around AFAS Dome), the first 2 hours are free with registration, after which the rate is €0.90/hour. In the dark green zone (Dam district), the first hour costs €1.40, then €1.80/hour.

Can I park around AFAS Dome without a time limit, or does a limit always apply?

Since July 1, 2026, the 2-hour parking limit only applies around events, from 3 hours before the show to 2 hours after it ends. If there's no event at AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena, you can park without a time limit in the zones. You still pay the applicable rate at all times.

How do I know if the 2-hour limit applies on the day of my visit?

If there's an event at AFAS Dome or Lotto Arena, the limit automatically applies in the time window around that show. Check Smart Ways to Antwerp's online calendar or look at the dynamic parking signs on site.

Why is there a parking duration limit around AFAS Dome?

The limit reduces parking pressure and improves traffic flow during large events. Outside event times, it no longer applies, so residents, businesses, and their visitors experience less inconvenience on quiet days.

What's the simplest option if I want to be sure I avoid a parking fine?

Park at a Park & Ride or use public transport. Both are free for AFAS Dome and Lotto Arena visitors, and you don't need to worry about rate zones, registration, or parking duration.

Where is the Kiss & Ride zone at AFAS Dome?

The Kiss & Ride zone is located next to the Gabriël Theunis Bridge, along the Albert Canal. Drivers picking up visitors are advised to arrive at least 15 minutes before the end of the show.