Stade Maurice Dufrasne Stadium
Football stadium hosting Standard Liège matches
Stade Maurice Dufrasne in Liège is home to Standard Liège; match days bring local football fans, club history displays, and an intense stadium atmosphere in the Sclessin neighbourhood.
Stade Maurice Dufrasne at a Glance#
About Stade Maurice Dufrasne#
Stade Maurice Dufrasne, also known as Stade de Sclessin, is a football stadium in the Sclessin district of Liège, Belgium and serves as the home ground of Standard Liège. It is the principal venue for the club’s domestic fixtures and matchday atmosphere.
The stadium complex includes spectator stands arranged around the pitch and club facilities; the venue is used primarily for football but also hosts other events connected to the club. Accessibility by local public transport links it with the wider Liège area.
Located in the eastern part of the city of Liège, the stadium sits within the urban fabric of the city and is a short distance from Liège city centre.
- Home of Standard Liège: Home stadium of Standard Liège and used for domestic football matches and occasional international fixtures; match days are the main time to visit the stadium bowl.
How to Get to Stade Maurice Dufrasne#
Stade Maurice Dufrasne is located in the Sclessin quarter of Liège (Wallonia). From Liège-Guillemins station take local bus services toward the stadium or a 15-20 minute taxi ride. Driving is common; follow signs for Stade de Sclessin/Maurice Dufrasne and use the stadium car parks on event days.
Tips for Visiting Stade Maurice Dufrasne#
- If attending a match, buy tickets from official club outlets or season-ticket holders; counterfeit tickets are an occasional problem on big match days.
- Use the car park facilities early - surrounding roads become congested at kickoff and local police control traffic tightly.
- On non-match days, check the club's schedule for guided tours; these often include access to the players' tunnel and press areas.
Best Time to Visit Stade Maurice Dufrasne#
Attend during football season for stadium atmosphere; for tours, weekdays or non-match days avoid crowds.
Weather & Climate near Stade Maurice Dufrasne#
Stade Maurice Dufrasne's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 24°C. Moderate rainfall (825 mm/year), distributed fairly evenly throughout the year.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 1° - 5° | -1° | 60 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.2 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| February | Poor | 0° - 6° | 0° | 54 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.9h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 4° | 64 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.9 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Good | 5° - 14° | 7° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 3.5 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.6h |
| May | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 71 mm | overcast | 80% | 3.2 m/s | 1.1 high | 15.3h |
| June | Good | 11° - 21° | 16° | 82 mm | overcast | 77% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 16.2h |
| July | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 3.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 15.7h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 18° | 80 mm | overcast | 74% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.3h |
| September | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 65 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.1 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 7° - 15° | 11° | 65 mm | overcast | 86% | 3.3 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.6h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 9° | 4° | 70 mm | overcast | 93% | 3.7 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| December | Poor | 2° - 6° | 1° | 72 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.0 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
