RFC Liège's new 8,000‑seat stadium opens a promising era

Frédéric Waseige, former player of RFC Liège, celebrates the announcement of an eight‑million‑euro funding for the construction of an 8 000‑seat stadium, compliant with Division 1A standards, for the Sang et Marine teams. The Walloon Region has granted this subsidy to the intermunicipal Ecetia, marking the launch of the Wallonia Sport Park in Rocourt.

Funding and Timeline

The project, long discussed without concrete realization, now benefits from solid financial support. The eight‑million‑euro subsidy allows the works on the new stadium to start, scheduled to be fully operational by the 2029‑2030 season. This timeframe gives the authorities time to ensure the quality of the facilities.

Local and Sporting Impact

Beyond the stadium, the Wallonia Sport Park will include a centre of excellence dedicated to football and rugby, a sports rehabilitation clinic, a movement‑analysis laboratory, as well as offices and horeca spaces. According to Waseige, “it is another era opening for Liège, for the region and for the university.” He notes that the investment benefits the entire sporting ecosystem, even though RFC Liège is the main beneficiary.

The club’s president, Jean‑Paul Lacomble, is praised by Waseige who describes the “hard‑working” work carried out over several years as successful. The project, described as an investment in culture and education, aims to train not only footballers but also men.

The new 8 000‑seat stadium, meeting the requirements of Division 1A, will provide the Sang et Marine with a modern setting for their home matches. This infrastructure will boost the visibility of RFC Liège and contribute to the attractiveness of Liège football.

In summary, the eight‑million‑euro subsidy paves the way for a complete sports complex, whose core remains the new RFC Liège stadium, a symbol of renewed ambition for the city and the region.