It was built for the 2000 UEFA European Championship in Belgium and the Netherlands in replacement of the old stadium known as Mambourg.

The name Stade du Mambourg officially changed in front of 25,000 spectators on 24 May 1999 during the inaugural match between Sporting and Metz.

Its capacity was 30,000 for Euro 2000 but was reduced shortly after to 25,000 in line with Charleroi's average attendances.

Between 2014 and 2015, minor adjustments to the seating and compliance of the stands for European competitions have been made.

The future of this structure of Charleroi is in doubt as the club plans to move to a brand new stadium in the periphery of the city.