Stars Arena Hofstade

Stars Arena Hofstade
City: Zemst
Country: Belgium
History
Fixtures

Nestled in the modest surroundings of Zemst in Belgium, the Stars Arena Hofstade is a quaint yet pivotal cricketing venue that holds a special place in the country’s evolving cricket landscape. Established in the early 2000s, this ground has gradually etched its mark with a character all its own, accommodating up to 2,500 spectators on a sunny day when every patch of grass transforms into an improvised seat.

The venue mainly serves as the home ground for the local club, Hofstade CC, and sees its lively colours every weekend as local clubs come to battle it out on its turf. These matches, though not always documented with the embellishment of international fixtures, carry a weight of communal pride and amateur grit.

When it comes to international attention, the Stars Arena Hofstade has had the privilege of hosting an array of domestic tournaments and a sprinkling of international fixtures. While it hasn't yet basked in the World Cup spotlight, it did see a memorable tussle during the European Cricket League, drawing a modest but spirited crowd. That game in particular showed the ground at its best. The pitch, reputed for being a little unpredictable, can oscillate between being a pacer’s delight with a bit of early seam movement, to a bedrock for gritty batting performances when the sun’s baked it dry. It demands adaptability from players, nudging them towards a more traditional, strategic form of the game.

One can’t talk about Stars Arena without mentioning its quite practical architecture. While it doesn’t boast flamboyant stands or cutting-edge facilities, there is a charming simplicity in its set-up. Positioned amid serene Belgian countryside, it occasionally offers an unexpected vista of hot air balloons bobbing against the horizon.

For fans and players alike, getting to the Arena is reasonably straightforward. A stone's throw from the centre of Zemst, it’s easily reachable by local transport, with buses trundling by and ample parking for those who choose to drive. Basic amenities are catered for, with snack shacks vending local favourites and essentials.

More than just metal and grass, the Stars Arena Hofstade is a gentle reminder of the humble roots of cricket and its universal appeal that transcends major landmarks and famed history. A testament to cricket’s quiet but persistent spread into the hearts of many small communities.

Play Offs, Final, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 11, 2025
Hasselt Titans
106/6 (10)
Brussels Bashers
112/1 (8.3)
Brussels Bashers won by 9 wickets (with 9 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Walid Sahibzada
Play Offs, Qualifier 2, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 11, 2025
Brussels Bashers
109/5 (10)
Ostend Tigers
67/10 (8)
Brussels Bashers won by 42 runs
Player of the Match
Aziz Mohammad Babarkrkhail
Play Offs, Qualifier 1, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 11, 2025
Brussels Bashers
112/10 (9.2)
Hasselt Titans
118/8 (10)
Hasselt Titans won by 6 runs
Player of the Match
Sherry Butt
Play Offs, Eliminator, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 11, 2025
Ostend Tigers
130/6 (9.1)
Antwerp Giants
127/6 (10)
Ostend Tigers won by 4 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Waqas Raja
Regular Season, 21st Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 10, 2025
Gent Wolves
173/2 (10)
Leuven Lions
182/3 (10)
Leuven Lions won by 9 runs
Player of the Match
Shirali Zazai
Regular Season, 20th Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 10, 2025
Antwerp Giants
97/9 (10)
Hasselt Titans
165/5 (10)
Hasselt Titans won by 68 runs
Player of the Match
Stanikzai Aurangzeb
Regular Season, 19th Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 10, 2025
Liege Stallions
99/8 (10)
Brussels Bashers
157/4 (10)
Brussels Bashers won by 58 runs
Player of the Match
Abdul Sulaiman
Regular Season, 18th Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 10, 2025
Leuven Lions
110/8 (10)
Ostend Tigers
115/5 (9.3)
Ostend Tigers won by 5 wickets (with 3 balls reamaining)
Player of the Match
Sani Arain
Regular Season, 17th Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 10, 2025
Brussels Bashers
160/8 (10)
Hasselt Titans
159/5 (10)
Brussels Bashers won by 2 wickets (with 0 ball remaining)
Player of the Match
Fakhar Zaman
Regular Season, 16th Match, European Cricket Series Belgium - July 9, 2025
Antwerp Giants
123/8 (10)
Ostend Tigers
129/5 (9.1)
Ostend Tigers won by 5 wickets (with 5 balls remaining)
Player of the Match
Waqas Raja

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