Livestream FC Lugano - KRC Genk
09 January 2024
The FC Lugano - KRC Genk practice match during the internship in Benidorm can be followed live. Kick-off at 11am.Click here to watch the match.
First contract for August De Wannemacker
05 January 2024
15-year-old August De Wannemacker signed his first deal (until 2027) with KRC Genk today. August transferred from KAA Gent in 2022.
According to Koen Daerden, the academy's technical director, August is a player with very specific qualities. "His football intelligence is outstanding," says Daerden. "He plays with a great sense of time and space and shows he is a real winner. What also stands out …
Pro League Christmas campaign raises record amount
02 January 2024
The Christmas period is the time of year when warmth and solidarity go hand in hand. A great example of this is the recently concluded Pro League Christmas campaign, in which clubs and their partners together with fans raised a record amount for charity. Younited Belgium, an organisation dedicated to giving vulnerable people a new perspective in life through football, raised no less than 157,365 …
Bid on a Matchworn shirt and support Younited Belgium
27 December 2023
As per annual custom, KRC Genk's players support Younited Belgium in the darkest period of the year. An organisation dedicated to helping people struggling with vulnerabilities such as housing problems, mental health problems, poverty and addiction. Under the motto 'MY TEAM, MY HOME', Younited builds football and cycling teams where everyone counts and is welcome.
During the topper against R. …
Reaction on European Court judgment on ESL
21 December 2023
KRC Genk takes note of the judgment delivered by the ECJ on the ESL case, which in no way endorses any so-called Super League project. As a club, we remain 100% committed to working through ECA alongside our fellow European clubs to uphold the values that define European football. This will only be achieved through the strong partnership ECA enjoys with UEFA. Please find an ECA statement here on …
10,000 hugs to benefit The Warmest Week
05 December 2023
The biggest ever hug rain in Belgian football is a fact. As part of Studio Brussel and MNM's Warmest Week, we collected no fewer than 10,000 hugs last weekend for the Warmest Match against AA Gent. The cuddly toys are currently being sorted by the pupils of provincial school De Wissel, before going to their new home.
On behalf of the entire club, the organisation of the Warmest Week and the …
KRC Genk starts work on H.Essers Training Center
27 November 2023
In the shadow of the Cegeka Arena, KRC Genk has started preparatory works on the new training complex for the first team. With the state-of-the-art training complex, KRC Genk aims to take the next step in the club's further growth. Striking: H.Essers, main sponsor of the KRC Genk Talent Park since September, is also linking its name to the new training complex. The first stone of the H.Essers …
With more than 1,300 Genkies heading for Sclessin
24 November 2023
Back to business! With more than 1,300 Genkies, we head to Sclessin tomorrow. There the topper against Standard Liege awaits us. Wouter Vrancken looked ahead to this afternoon's press conference.
The core of players was full and injury-free on the training pitch today. Our internationals are back on the road, and so is our patriotic league. The trip to the fiery city will be the start of a hell …
Annual account 2022-2023 colours green again
21 November 2023
On Monday evening, KRC Genk's Annual General Meeting was held. During the AGM, the Genk Board of Directors and management presented the annual accounts to its members as usual every year. These also coloured green for last season, despite the absence of European football. A testament to the good work within the entire operation of KRC Genk.
The 2022-2023 season was the first to start again …
KRC Genk launches own Monopoly version
15 November 2023
KRC Genk collects club icons in own Monopoly version
Afrom today, a new and exclusive Monopoly edition is available: Monopoly KRC Genk.
The supporter plays a very important role at KRC Genk. In this Monopoly edition it was no different. The supporters were allowed to help determine the content of the game. Fans could vote for their favourite players from a longlist of more than 60 iconic …
There’s some striking transfer news from Genk! Jong Genk has strengthened itself with the addition of 17-year-old top Japanese talent Yumeki Yoshinaga. Yoshinaga joins from Kamimura Gakuen High School in his home country, with whom he has played for the U18s. In Limburg, the left back will join Jelle Coen's side, Jong Genk, from his 18th birthday in February.
One season after the departure …
Anele: #16: A legend forever
20 October 2023
November 23, 2020. A day when football became an afterthought due to the tragic death of Anele Ngcongca. Anele arrived at Genk at the age of 19 as a talented South African and left Limburg eight years later as a legend. As the undisputed leader and sometimes even as a cheerful captain, Anele was part of our team that won the Belgian Cup in 2009 and 2013 and captured the title in 2011.
In total, …
Bilal El Khannouss to wear jersey number 10
22 September 2023
Bilal El Khannouss stepped onto the field of the Cegeka Arena for the first time as a first team player at the end of 2022. As a 17-year-old, he was wearing the number 34 on his back. Today, a year-and-a-half later, Bilal has emerged as one of the absolute leaders of our league and is seen as one of the greatest talents on the fields of European football. As a club, we are extremely proud that …
Two new faces arrive at the Cegeka Arena
05 September 2023
A few hours before the deadline for KRC Genk to submit its European squad, two new faces have arrived at the Cegeka Arena. Andi Zeqiri will be a new man who will help carry the Genk attack; Zakaria El Ouhadi will compete with Daniel Muñoz at right back. Both new arrivals have signed a contract for three seasons with an option for an additional season.
An extra layer to the Genk …
PRACTICAL INFO FOR JAPAN vs. TURKEY
04 September 2023
On Tuesday, Sept. 12, at 2:20 p.m., a match between the national teams of Japan and Turkey will take place at Cegeka Arena. The starting time of the match has been determined by the home team to broadcast the match in Japan on TV at a popular time.
Tickets
We recommend printing your ticket in advance, that way we will avoid long queues at the turnstiles. Tickets are still on sale …