Anderlecht are the largest team in the area, and play their matches at the Stadt Constant Vanden Stock, and can be seen in action throughout the season.
Cycling is another passion of the Belgians, and their hero Eddie Merckx who won the Tour De France several times in the 1960s has a race named after him, which draws plenty of spectators and is held on the last Saturday of August every year.
The Spa Francorchamps circuit is not far from Brussels, and is home to the Belgian Grand Prix in Formula One, although the race - which is a favourite for drivers and fans alike, is under threat due to tobacco advertising regulations that affect the sport.
There are several golf courses not far from the city where you can test your skills, and these need to be booked in advance during the summer, as they can get quite busy, and members take precedence over tourists.
