K.R.C. Genk

Koninklijke Racing Club Genk (Dutch pronunciation: [ˈkoːnɪŋkləkə ˈreːsɪŋ ˌklʏp ˈɣɛŋk]), commonly known as KRC Genk, Racing Genk or simply Genk, is a Belgian professional football club based in the city of Genk in Belgian Limburg. Racing Genk plays in the Belgian Pro League and have won four championship titles; in 1998–99, in 2001–02, in 2010–11 and in 2018–19. They have also won five Belgian Cups, most recently in 2020–21. They qualified for the UEFA Champions League group stage in the 2002–03, 2011–12 and 2019–20.

For the women's team, see KRC Genk Ladies. Not to be confused with K.A.A. Gent.

KRC Genk
Full nameKoninklijke Racing Club Genk
Nickname(s)Blauw-Wit (Blue-White)
Racing
KRC
De Smurfen (The Smurfs)
Founded1988 (1988), after merging with KFC Winterslag
GroundCegeka Arena
Capacity23,718
21,500 (UEFA matches)
ChairmanPeter Croonen
ManagerWouter Vrancken
LeagueBelgian Pro League
2022–234th of 18
WebsiteClub website

The club formed in 1988 by the merger of Waterschei Thor with KFC Winterslag, from which it took over the matricule number. It has been one of the most successful clubs in Belgium since the late 1990s and so they regularly qualify for European competitions. The club has been playing in the first division since the 1996–97 season. They play their home matches in the Cegeka Arena. Their main outfit is blue and white.

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