Cegeka scores Belgium’s first 5G stadium

As part of the 10-year deal the four-time Belgian Pro League champions will rebrand their home ground, the Luminus stadium in Genk, into the Cegeka Arena. Alongside the rebrand it will act as a test ground for new 5G applications in sport.

The leading Belgian telecoms and technology company said it will use the stadium to trial sports-related 5G applications such as real-time player data tracking and crowd flow using Internet of Things technology as well as “enhanced spectator offerings” including digital augmented reality and virtual reality experiences at the 23,000 seater stadium.

Stijn Bijnens, CEO at Cegeka, said: “The stadium is a great testing ground for us, with a unique and impactful context. It is also just a few kilometres from our head office in Hasselt.

"It will allow us to experiment and make the possibilities of 5G more accessible, as an ambitious and attractive showcase both in Belgium and internationally.”