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Grote Markt square with the Brabo fountain in Antwerp, Belgium

Field hockey tours to Belgium

Train at Braxgata and La Gantoise, play friendlies against Belgian clubs and explore Brussels, Bruges and Ghent.

Sports Tourz organizes field hockey tours to Belgium for youth, school and college teams, with pro training at Braxgata near Antwerp and La Gantoise in Ghent. We add friendlies against Belgian clubs, sightseeing, accommodation, transport and a local tour leader.

Photo from a Sports Tourz tour: Belgium 1
Photo from a Sports Tourz tour: Belgium 2

Hockey in Belgium

Belgium has a strong field hockey culture, with well-organized clubs that welcome visiting teams.

Pro training takes place at Braxgata in Boom, near Antwerp, and La Gantoise in Ghent. Holland and our Dutch partner clubs are a short drive away.

Cities to visit on a hockey tour in Belgium

Belgian cities are close together, so you can see several in a few days.

  • Brussels

    The capital and seat of the European Union, with the Grand Place, the Atomium and plenty of chocolate shops.

  • Antwerp

    A historic port city and a practical base. Braxgata is in nearby Boom.

  • Bruges

    Known for its canals and historic center, and a good day out between matches.

  • Ghent

    Home of La Gantoise, with busy streets and old buildings. Easy to combine with Brussels or Bruges.

Pro hockey training in Belgium

In Belgium we train at Braxgata in Boom, near Antwerp, and La Gantoise in Ghent. For extra sessions, add a few days at one of our nine Dutch partner clubs.

De Schorre, Braxgata

Boom

Braxgata

Braxgata was founded in 1981 and plays in the top Belgian league with its men and women. The women were Belgian champions in 2016, 2017 and 2025, and in 2009 the club was European Hockey Club of the Year.

Facility: De Schorre
Since 2005 the club has been based at De Schorre in Boom, a large recreation park between Antwerp and Brussels.
Package
A Braxgata package includes one or two 90-minute training sessions. You can upgrade it with lunch or dinner, merchandise and tickets for a home game of the first team, subject to availability.
Noorderlaan, La Gantoise

Ghent

La Gantoise

La Gantoise dates back to 1864 and has played hockey since 1914. The men won three Belgian titles in a row from 2023 to 2025 and the Euro Hockey League in 2025, and the women are multiple Belgian champions.

Facility: Noorderlaan
Since 2022 the club has two sites on the Noorderlaan in Ghent. One has a hockey arena with stands, the other has two full-size pitches and a half pitch.
Package
A La Gantoise package includes one or two 90-minute training sessions. You can upgrade it with lunch or dinner, merchandise and tickets for a home game of the first team, subject to availability.

Friendly matches against Belgian clubs

We arrange friendlies against local clubs for boys' and girls' teams of every level, matched to your age and goals. On a combined tour you can add matches in Holland.

Sightseeing in Belgium

We plan sightseeing around your matches, so the team has fresh legs on game days. Some options:

  • Grand Place in Brussels
  • Atomium
  • Canals of Bruges
  • Streets of Ghent
  • Castles and small villages
  • Belgian waffles, chocolate and fries

Belgian culture and hospitality

Belgium is relaxed and full of history, with castles, market squares and old towns. Your players may hear Dutch and French on the same day.

Where you stay in Belgium

A base near Antwerp or Brussels keeps travel short. Choose Budget hostels, a Comfort 3-star or a Premium 4-star hotel.

  • Budget

    Budget

    Hostels that specialize in hosting youth groups. Dorm rooms for the players and twin rooms for the staff.

  • Comfort

    Comfort

    A 3-star hotel with twin rooms for the staff and twin or triple rooms for the players.

  • Premium

    Premium

    A 4-star hotel with twin rooms for the players and single rooms for the staff.

How we build your hockey package for Belgium

Combine pro training at Braxgata or La Gantoise with friendlies, sightseeing, accommodation, private transport, meals and a local tour leader. For 4 to 8 days, you can add Holland.

  • Accommodation
  • Local transport
  • Meals
  • Pro training
  • Friendly matches
  • Activities

Sample 4-day hockey tour in Belgium

  1. Day 1
    • Arrival and check in
    • Self-led training at a local club
    • Welcome dinner
  2. Day 2
    • Sightseeing in Brussels: Grand Place and Atomium
    • Friendly match #1
  3. Day 3
    • Day trip to Bruges
    • Friendly match #2
  4. Day 4
    • Sightseeing in Ghent or Antwerp
    • Check out
    • Departure

Impressions

Frequently asked questions

Do you offer pro hockey training in Belgium?

Yes. Pro sessions take place at Braxgata in Boom, near Antwerp, and La Gantoise in Ghent.

Who will we play against in Belgium?

Local Belgian hockey clubs, selected on your team's age, ability and goals, for boys' and girls' teams at every level.

Can we combine Belgium and Holland in one hockey tour?

Yes, on tours of 4 to 8 days. Start in Belgium, then travel to Holland for sessions at a Dutch partner club.

Which cities can we visit?

Mainly Brussels, Bruges, Ghent and Antwerp, with the Grand Place, the Atomium and the canals of Bruges.

Is a hockey tour to Belgium suitable for school and college teams?

Yes. We work with schools, universities, academies and clubs worldwide, and plan each program around your group.

Plan your hockey tour to Belgium

Tell us your dates, group size and level. We will send you a proposal for Belgium, with extra days in Holland if you like.