Royal Antwerp F.C.

Founded in 1880, Royal Antwerp holds the title of Belgium's oldest football club. The team calls the city of Antwerp home and competes in the top-tier Belgian Pro League. Fans instantly recognize the squad by their red and white striped jerseys played at the Bosuilstadion since 1923.

The club secured its first domestic double in over twenty years during the 2022–23 season, winning both the league title and the Belgian Cup. This victory propelled them back onto the European stage for the 2023–24 UEFA Champions League group stage. Their history also includes a run to the final of the 1993 European Cup Winners' Cup where they lost to Parma. [edit]

The Bosuilstadion has hosted Royal Antwerp matches since 1923. Before that era, the club played at various grounds including the Stadion Broodstraat. The team finished the 2025–26 season with a squad size of 31 players averaging 22.2 years old. International interest grew when Barcelona defender Álvaro Cortés joined the club in September 2026 for €3.5 million.

Rivalries with Anderlecht and Club Brugge define the local landscape. Supporters abroad maintain strong communities through groups like ASCUK. Commercial growth continued with Ebury extending their sponsorship deal through 2028. Recent friendlies included a July 2026 match against Millwall FC which ended in a 1–0 loss. [edit]