Stade du Vivier d'Oie

Stade du Vivier d'Oie is a protected stadium in the Vivier d'Oie district of Uccle, featuring a substantial main stand built from reinforced concrete and an entrance gate inscribed with Royal Racing Club de Bruxelles. The facility contains amenities to accommodate different sports and holds a spectator capacity of about 3,000.

The stadium hosted Belgium's first official international football match, played against France on May 1, 1904, which ended in a 3-3 draw. This match marks the beginning of an important sporting tradition at the site.

The venue shifted from football to field hockey and tennis over the decades, reflecting how local sports interests evolved. Walking through today, you can sense how the space adapted to serve different communities and their changing sporting passions.

The facility is located at Drève des Gendarmes 125 in Uccle and welcomes visitors interested in watching sporting events. Since it is a protected site, checking ahead for access times and conditions is recommended before planning a visit.

The site was designated as protected cultural heritage in 2010, preserving its early 20th-century architectural features and the original sports infrastructure. This makes it a rare example of how early stadiums have been maintained in Belgium.

Location: Uccle

Inception: 1902

Official opening: 1902

Capacity: 3000

GPS coordinates: 50.79333,4.37778

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:27