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The Brussels tournament makes an unprecedented decision in the world of tennis

Carlos Navarro - 16 Sep 2026
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Unprecedented decision in the circuit made by the Brussels tournament.

The ATP Brussels 2026 will be a highlight in the calendar starting the week of October 19, welcoming the hard court indoor tour on the circuit. Previously held in Antwerp, the move to the Belgian capital took place starting last season, a smooth transition for an event that aims to establish itself on the circuit.

So far, so good: another date on the calendar that shifts its pieces and changes its location, while remaining in the same country. What happens this season? The event management has been forced to make a bizarre decision, finding themselves in a situation that has never been seen in the ATP circuit, which poses an impressive logistical challenge. What is it?

The Brussels tournament will change venues... in the middle of the tournament!

You heard it right. The Belgian event will be held in two different venues, with two different Center Courts, and will move from one location to another during the event. Action will begin from the qualifying round on Sunday, October 18, at the ING Arena: we will experience matches at this venue until Thursday, October 22. As of Friday, October 23, the Belgian tournament will move to a different venue, the Palais 5, which is also located at the Brussels Expo complex, alongside other buildings.

What is the reason for this change? Perhaps the most surprising of all: the ING Arena has several concerts scheduled for the weekend when the tournament would conclude. These include PLK on Friday the 24th, Djadja and Dinaz on Saturday the 25th, and on the day of the final, the band Duran Duran will perform in what was supposed to be the home of the tournament. A very strange situation that we will see what solution it finds, as many logistical matters will have to be moved from one venue to another and, of course, they will need to maintain the same speed and condition of the courts. Will it go well? We will find out in a month.

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