The Belgian Pro League has officially released the complete match schedule and kickoff times for the 16th-finals of the Croky Cup, confirming that every fixture in this round will take place over a single weekend from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18. The tournament organizers announced the exact slots on Wednesday, shifting the entire round away from midweek fixtures for the first time.
Supporters can now lock in their travel plans as lower-division and amateur clubs prepare to host or visit top-flight Jupiler Pro League outfits. According to the official Pro League schedule, broadcast coverage for the fixtures will span across Play, Play Sports, and RTBF, ensuring live access on both sides of the linguistic border.
Friday Night Kickoffs Open the Cup Weekend
The opening night of the 16th-finals on Friday, October 16 features four staggered fixtures to launch the weekend. SK Beveren hosts Habay-la-Neuve, Sporting Hasselt meets Cercle Brugge, and KVC Westerlo takes on Patro Eisden with all three matches slated for a 20:30 local time kickoff. Later in the evening at 21:00, Standard welcomes FCV Dender to round out the Friday slate.
Saturday Matches Feature Heavy Jupiler Pro League Action
Saturday, October 17 carries the bulk of the round with seven fixtures scheduled across the afternoon and evening. KSK Heist welcomes Royal Antwerp FC at 17:30, alongside OH Leuven versus Francs Borains and RAEC Mons against Sporting Charleroi. The evening block kicks off at 20:45 with Club Brugge hosting KSC Lokeren. Simultaneously at 20:45, KRC Genk travels to face Virton, Zulte Waregem squares off against RFC Seraing, and RAAL La Louvière plays host to RFC Liège.
Sunday Highlighters Bring Anderlecht to Kiel
Sunday, October 18 begins early at 13:30 when KV Mechelen plays KAS Eupen, Union Rochefortoise faces KAA Gent, and title defender Union SG starts its cup defense at home against KFC Nijlen. The marquee fixture of the closing day kicks off at 18:00 as RSC Anderlecht travels to the Kiel to meet Beerschot, with live television coverage confirmed via Play. STVV and Lommel SK close out the 16th-finals at Stayen with an 18:30 kickoff.
Pro League Confirms Broadcast Channels and 8th-Final Dates
The Pro League confirmed that all matches will be distributed live via Play, Play Sports, and RTBF. Winners from this weekend advance directly to the 8th-finals, which the league has scheduled to take place over the weekend of December 4 to December 6.
When and Where to Watch Croky Cup Matches
When are the Croky Cup 16th-finals taking place?
The matches are spread across three days from Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, marking the first time this entire round is played exclusively over a weekend rather than midweek.
Where can fans watch the matches live on television?
Every fixture is broadcast live across Play, Play Sports, and RTBF, providing coverage in both Flanders and Wallonia.
When are the subsequent 8th-finals scheduled?
The winners of the 16th-final ties will advance to the 8th-finals, which are scheduled to be played over the weekend of December 4 to December 6.
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