BRUSSELS/WASHINGTON, January 30, 2025 (by Michael Dickens)
For the past nine years, champions were crowned and memories made at the ATP 250 European Open in Antwerp, a municipality in the Flemish Region of Belgium and the country’s third largest city.
On Wednesday, Tournament Director Dick Norman announced that the European Open would relocate to Brussels, Belgium’s capital and largest city, beginning with this year’s 10th edition of the indoor hard-court event in October.
Exciting times ahead! Only good things to come as we take the European Open to Brussels for the 10th edition.
A big thank you to everyone who joined us at the press conference – this is just the beginning! #EuropeanOpen #ATPTour #brusselsbound pic.twitter.com/581h6ex4RF
— European Open (@EuroTennisOpen) January 29, 2025
The European Open will take place at the ING Arena, the former Palais 12 at Brussels Expo, from Oct. 12-19.
“This new location allows us to take the tournament to the next level, both for players and fans,” Norman said during a news conference on Wednesday. “Brussels offers the ideal setting to help the tournament grow into a top-tier event, giving tennis lovers an unforgettable experience.”
Champions crowned. Memories made.
And now, we’re heading to Brussels.The European Open is ready for its next chapter. Let’s go! @atptour | @TennisVla #EuropeanOpen #ATPTour #BrusselsBound pic.twitter.com/F22QciK9aF
— European Open (@EuroTennisOpen) January 29, 2025
Why the move to Brussels now after spending nine years in Antwerp? For one, the arena’s central location in Brussels is designed to allow for easy access to visitors both from within Belgium as well as abroad. Secondly, the Brussels Expo also will provide more space, which will allow the event to expand the tournament experience for fans.
The move from Antwerp to Brussels also takes place at the same time the tournament will celebrate a decade of being the only ATP 250 tournament in Belgium. Recent champions include: Roberto Bautista Agut of Spain (2024), Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan (2023), Felix Auger-Aliassime of Canada (2022) and Jannik Sinner of Italy (2021).
Brussels, let’s see who’s next
European Open 12-19 October 2025, Brussels Expo – ING Arena #EuropeanOpen #ATPTour #Brusselsbound pic.twitter.com/hL2s5UvRQk
— European Open (@EuroTennisOpen) January 29, 2025
In a statement, Geoffroy Bourbon, the ATP Executive Vice President, Europe said: “We are excited to see the European Open enter its next chapter in Brussels. A strong foundation has been built over the years, and we are grateful to the organization for its dedication to tennis and the ATP Tour. The move to the ING Arena presents a fantastic opportunity to elevate the experience for players and fans, and we look forward to seeing the event thrive in its new home in the Belgian capital.”
