Sportpaleis unveils first-ever naming rights partner

The 91-year-old, Antwerp-based venue will also undergo a major refurbishment

Sportpaleis Antwerp will reopen on 18 September
Sportpaleis Antwerp will reopen on 18 September

The historic Sportpaleis in Antwerp, Belgium, has unveiled its first naming rights partner in its 91-year history. The arena’s owner, Live Nation-backed Be•at Venues, has struck a deal with software giant AFAS that will take effect from 1 September 2025.

AFAS, which is also the naming rights sponsor of Amsterdam concert hall AFAS Live, has promised “a full-sweep level-up of the Sportpaleis, securing the venue’s standing among the leading concert venues in time for its centenary anniversary in 2033.”

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