Key facts

Address Charleroi, Belgium
Capacity 6,300
Build Date 5 April 1992
Where is RTL Spiroudome located? 50°25′26.48″N 4°26′46.36″E
Nickname Palais des sports du Pays de Charleroi, La Coupole

Description

The Spiroudome is in the city of Charleroi, which is the third largest city in Belgium, situated in Wallonia, the French-speaking part of Belgium. Charleroi is the gateway to the Ardennes, it has a lot of beautiful sights, shopping-streets, parks, many cultural activities and museums. The Spiroudome is the home court of the cities Basketball team, and can seat 6700. Other disciplines practised there are Judo and Table Tennis.

How to get to

By Car. The following motorways bring you to Charleroi: E 19, from Brussels, Antwerp and Amsterdam in the North; E 42, from Lille, Paris, and the Euro Tunnel, in the West; E 42, from Nemur, Liege, and Cologne in the East.

By Train. By train, you will arrive at Charleroi station, right at the heart of the city centre. Here are train links from all big European cities to Charleroi.

FAQ

What is the RTL Spiroudome?

The RTL Spiroudome is a multi-purpose indoor arena located in Charleroi, Belgium. It’s primarily used for basketball games and other sporting events, as well as concerts and entertainment shows.

When was the RTL Spiroudome opened?

The RTL Spiroudome was opened in 2002.

Why is it called the RTL Spiroudome?

The arena is named after its main sponsor, RTL (Radio Télévision Luxembourg), a major European entertainment company. The “Spirou” part of the name comes from the Spirou Charleroi basketball team, which uses the arena as its home court.

What is the capacity of the RTL Spiroudome?

The RTL Spiroudome has a capacity of approximately 6,000 spectators for basketball games. This may vary slightly for other events.

Which teams use the RTL Spiroudome as their home arena?

The primary tenant of the RTL Spiroudome is the Spirou Charleroi basketball team, which plays in the Belgian Basketball League.

What types of events are held at the RTL Spiroudome?

While primarily used for basketball, the RTL Spiroudome also hosts other sporting events, concerts, and various entertainment shows due to its versatile design.

Where is the RTL Spiroudome located?

The RTL Spiroudome is located in Charleroi, a city in the Wallonia region of Belgium. Charleroi is the third most populous city in Belgium after Brussels and Antwerp.