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Visitor information
To help you make the most of your visit to Jumping Mechelen, we’ve gathered some practical information for you.
Keep reading to find out all you need to know about your visit to the Nekkerhal, from parking and food options to first aid, safety guidelines, wheelchair accessibility, and more.
Location
Jumping Mechelen will take place in the Nekkerhal in Mechelen.
Address: Plattebeekstraat 1, 2800 Mechelen
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The route to Jumping Mechelen.
Address Waze:
Parking station Mechelen P1
The parking lot can be found by following the “P-Public” arrows.
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to the Nekkerhal
- Take the E19 Antwerp – Brussels or Brussels – Antwerp highway.
- Take the exit “Mechelen Zuid” in the direction of Mechelen
- Drive via Tangent and the Margaret Tunnel smoothly to Mechelen Station P1
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to public parking: Mechelen Station P1. Drive via the Tangent.
Coming from the direction of Leuvensesteenweg to the public parking lot: Mechelen Station P1. Drive via the Motstraat.
The entrance ticket you take when entering the parking lot can be exchanged for an exit ticket for €12, at the Motstraat. A shuttle bus at the Motstraat will take you to and from the Nekkerhal in the morning 1h before the program starts until 03h00 for free!
Station Mechelen Nekkerspoel
The Nekkerhal is located in the immediate proximity of the Mechelen Nekkerspoel train station. From there, it is another 15-minute walk to the Nekkerhal via the Jagerspad.
Leave the station from the back (track 6). Once outside, turn right and cross the street at the bus stop, via the crosswalk. Here you go straight across the square. At the bend, take the Jagerspad on your right along the Dijle, a peaceful walk in greenery. Pass under the bridge and turn left at junction 57. You are now walking behind the skating rink and UGC cinema. A little further on you see the parking lot of the Nekkerhal and then you cross over there and come to our main entrance.
Station Mechelen
You can also travel comfortably to Jumping Mechelen via Mechelen Station. After arrival, take the stairs down and head towards Parking P1 (Motstraat exit). From there, you can catch the shuttle bus to the Nekkerhal (last return trip: 3 AM).
From Mechelen station, take the Weidestraat stop as far as the Bleekstraat stop. Walk 15 minutes further to the Nekkerhal. The following bus numbers pass the Nekkerhal: 1, 5, 500, 560 and 686.
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to the Nekkerhal
- Take the E19 Antwerp – Brussels or Brussels – Antwerp highway.
- Take the exit “Mechelen Zuid” in the direction of Mechelen
- Drive via Tangent and the Margaret Tunnel smoothly to N15 Nekkerhal – Brussels North
Parking
Address Waze:
Parking station Mechelen P1
The parking lot can be found by following the “P-Public” arrows.
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to the Nekkerhal
- Take the E19 Antwerp – Brussels or Brussels – Antwerp highway.
- Take the exit “Mechelen Zuid” in the direction of Mechelen
- Drive via Tangent and the Margaret Tunnel smoothly to Mechelen Station P1
Parking costs €12, including a shuttle bus. The shuttle bus is on Motstraat and will take you to and from the Nekkerhal in the morning 1h before the program starts until 03h00!
Dreamseats (26/12) CERA associates with a digital Dreamseat ticket can park in the reserved spaces, until 6 P.M., located across the Nekkerhal. Follow the “Parking Dreamseats” arrows.
If the parking lot is full, visitors will be directed to our VIP parking lot. Upon showing their digital Dreamseat ticket, they can park there.
If the parking lot is full, visitors will be directed to our VIP parking lot. Upon showing their digital Dreamseat ticket, they can park there.
Address Waze:
Nekkerhal
Plattebeekstraat – 2800 Mechelen
The parking lot can be found by following the “P-VIP” arrows.
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to the Nekkerhal
- Take the E19 Antwerp – Brussels or Brussels – Antwerp highway.
- Take the exit “Mechelen Zuid” in the direction of Mechelen
- Drive smoothly to the Nekkerhal via Tangent and the Margaret Tunnel
VIP parking is only for visitors with a separate digital VIP parking ticket.
The person in charge of the table will receive 2 digital parking tickets per session.
Other guests should go to the Public Parking lot at the Mechelen Station.
Address Waze:
Parking station Mechelen P1
The parking lot can be found by following the “P-Public” arrows.
At Motstraat, you can exchange your entry pass for an exit pass for €12, including shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus will take you to and from the Nekkerhal in the morning 1h before the program starts until 03h00!
Address Waze:
Parking station Mechelen P1
The parking lot can be found by following the “P-Public” arrows.
Coming from the direction of Antwerp or Brussels to the Nekkerhal
- Take the E19 Antwerp – Brussels or Brussels – Antwerp highway.
- Take the exit “Mechelen Zuid” in the direction of Mechelen
- Drive via Tangent and the Margaret Tunnel smoothly to Mechelen Station P1
The person in charge of the table will receive 1 digital parking ticket per session. You exchange this, at the unit in Motstraat, for an exit ticket.
Other invitees will be able to exchange their entry pass for an exit pass at €12, including shuttle bus.
The shuttle bus is on Motstraat and will take you to and from the Nekkerhal in the morning 1h before the program starts until 03h00!
Very limited parking provided at the main entrance of the Nekkerhal for guests in possession of a P-Special ticket.
Follow the “Parking Special” arrows.
“P-Expo” digital parking pass holders can park in the parking lot at the fire station. Follow the “Parking Expo” arrows .
If this parking lot is full, you will be redirected to our Public Parking P1 at Mechelen Station. There, at the unit on Motstraat, you can exchange your E-Ticket for an exit pass. The shuttle bus will run from this unit to the Nekkerhal and back (until 3 AM).
“P-Crew” digital parking pass holders can park in the parking lot at the fire station. Follow the “Parking Crew” arrows .
If this parking lot is full, you will be redirected to our Public Parking P1 at Mechelen Station. There, at the unit on Motstraat, you can exchange your E-Ticket for an exit pass. The shuttle bus will run from this unit to the Nekkerhal and back (until 3 AM).
Holders of a “P-Hal” parking sticker, can park along the Nekkerhal. kunnen zich parkeren langs de Nekkerhal. These spaces are very limited. Follow the signs for “Parking Hal”.
Wheelchair users may park at the Nekkerhal and will be directed to reserved spaces by our parking attendants.
Disabled persons without wheelchairs will be directed to the Public parking lot at the Mechelen train station. Follow the arrows marked “P-Public.” The parking costs €12 including shuttle bus. It is located on Motstraat and will take you to and from the Nekkerhal in the morning 1h before the program starts until 03h00!
Participants with a truck or car + trailer in possession of a Lorries digital parking ticket can park at the Nekkerhal near the international stables. The E-Ticket contains a unique QR Code with which you can only drive in once. So don’t forget it and passing it around is useless. Follow the arrows “P Lorries”.
Participants must apply online for a parking permit between December 9 and 13. They will be personally informed of the procedure.
Safety and additional information
Dogs
Dogs are not allowed in the Nekkerhal.
Cloakroom
There is a large cloakroom at the main entrance, available from the event’s opening until 30 minutes after the program ends, at a cost of €2 per day. –
First aid
The Red Cross and a doctor are always on-site at the Nekkerhal, ready to assist with both minor and major concerns! You can find them behind the Business Seats near Gate 3.
Security
At the entrances, you might be asked to show the contents of your handbags and backpacks. Before the event begins, the fire department ensures that all safety regulations are met. Emergency exits are indicated and our team of stewards and security will guide you in the event of an evacuation.
Food and drinks
Food and drink stands can be found at various places around the hall. For lunch or dinner, you can visit the JM Skybar at the main entrance and the Brasserie Pomme d’Api in the middle of the 1st floor.
Our Cateringpartners
- Gourmet Invent: VIP and brasserie Pomme d’Api (Contact : Bart Vandemoortele – +32 (0)475 94 91 11 – Mail)
- RISC: Business Seats – BS Café – JM Skybar (Contact: Ulla & Ricardo Sola – +32 (0)477 57 64 16 – Mail)
- Nikki Club: 1st floor (Nick Van Belle – +32 (0)475 42 21 88 – Mail)
Wheelchair users
For wheelchair users we have provided a special platform. The wheelchair user needs to buy a ticket, and their companion gets a free ticket. A special Parking for wheelchair users is provided at the main entrance of the Nekkerhal. Ask our parking attendants for assistance.
Photo and video
By entering the JM Indoor Masters qualifiers or Jumping Mechelen, all individuals explicitly consent to being photographed and filmed (“recording”), with these recordings being stored and distributed. This includes any film, photography, audio, and/or audiovisual transmission or recording.
Cashless event
Jumping Mechelen has chosen the cashless payment method because it is quick and secure. You can purchase a JM payment card at the staffed charging points or vending machines, using cash, debit, or credit card. There is a one time activation cost of 2€/card. If desired, the card can be recharged free of charge by scanning the QR code on the JM payment card with your camera app, at one of our cashless counters, or at one of the machines.
You can reclaim the unused balance on the payment card after the event via our website. This was possible from January 6 until January 31, 2025. After processing the data, the balance was refunded no later than February 14, 2025.
If you would like a consumption invoice after the event, you need to register the JM payment card by scanning the QR code on the card. Then click the “Register Card” button and also select the option “Register as Business Card.” A consumption invoice can only be issued for purchases made in the VIP boxes & lounge, Brasserie Pomme d’Api, JM Skybar, Business Seats, and Business Café. No consumption invoice can be requested for other purchases. The consumption invoices will be sent directly by the respective caterers where the consumption was registered. An invoice can only be issued up to a maximum of 3 months after the event.
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New Year Arena
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Christmas Arena
JUMPING MECHELEN
Where horse fans celebrate the end of the year
Exciting top sport, spectacular shows, endless horse fun and a buzzing atmosphere! Come and enjoy an extra festive Nekkerhal between Christmas and New Year.
Overnight
Looking for a place to spend the night?
About 2 kilometers from the Nekkerhal lies the historic city center of Mechelen, the ideal base for your visit to Jumping Mechelen.