Sporthal Craneveld

Sporthal Craneveld sits in the Craneveld neighbourhood of Venlo, managed by a separate foundation rather than the municipality. This distinction sets it apart from other municipal facilities like Sporthal Egerbos. The hall is primarily used for handball and basketball, serving as the long-time home for HandbaL Venlo, formerly known as Loreal. That club once played high-profile matches here during its time in the top-tier Eredivisie.

However, the venue’s limitations regarding capacity and suitability for high-profile finals or TV recording have shifted its role. HandbaL Venlo now increasingly utilises Sporthal Egerbos for important matches and is planning to move its primary base there. Consequently, Sporthal Craneveld is now primarily used for training. Another notable tenant was HV Blerick, which used the venue during its first five years after founding in 1970 before moving to Sporthal Egerbos. The club has effectively left the hall behind for larger stages.

Despite extensive searches, no information was found regarding the specific year the facility opened or who constructed it. The exact seating capacity is also not available in public records, though it is noted to be too small for top-level handball events. The playing surface type and heating details were not found. There is no evidence of the venue having a former official name or sponsor-based renaming; the name 'Loreal' refers to the handball club, not the hall itself.