Brussels P2: The Maritime Station, a unique site that redefines the padel experience in Europe

Le Brussels P2 marks a turning point in the season of Premier Padel : it's about first European tournament of the year But beyond the sporting aspect, it's above all the place which attracts attention. Located in the heart of the Tour & Taxis ferry terminal The tournament offers a rare immersion in a site blending industrial heritage, modern architecture and sustainable innovation .

A framework that changes the rules of padel and reinforces the image of a sport in full transformation.

A historic site that has become a major event venue

Located in Brussels, the site of Tour & Taxis is a former major industrial complex, once at the heart of the economic development of the Belgian capital.

Built between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this site of 37 hectares : grouped together a freight station, warehouses and customs facilities making Brussels a true European logistics hub. At its peak, nearly 3,000 people they worked there, with more 1,400 wagons processed each day .

With the evolution of transport and the gradual disappearance of rail and customs activities, the site was progressively abandoned until the end of the 1980s.

From industrial wasteland to cultural and sporting hub

After several decades of reflection and projects, Tour & Taxis has been transformed into a modern mixed-use neighborhood , which today hosts businesses, cultural events and major demonstrations.

The site is now known for hosting major events such as:

le Brussels Book Fair
Antica Brussels
le Brussels Design Market

A strategic repositioning that has made it an essential part of Brussels life today.

Brussels P2: The Maritime Station, a unique venue that redefines the padel experience in Europe

The Maritime Station: a spectacular “covered city”

At the heart of the site, the Brussels Maritime Station is the central element of Brussels P2 Formerly one of the largest freight stations in Europe, it has been completely renovated to become a unique space.

dubbed “the city where it never rains” The Maritime Station is impressive due to its size:

280 meters long
140 meters wide
over 45,000 m² of redeveloped spaces

Inside, the architects designed a real inner city , Along with:

as streets and boulevards
as public places
as indoor gardens
as wooden pavilions

An environment that offers an immersive experience, for both players and spectators.

A large-scale architectural and ecological project

The transformation of the Maritime Station is based on an innovative approach, notably through the massive use of CLT wood (Cross Laminated Timber) making this project one of the most important in Europe in this field.

Key elements include:

12 wooden pavilions integrated into the historical structure
17,000 m² of solar panels
a building energy neutral
the use of geothermal heat pumps
recovery of rainwater

The site thus embodies a new generation of infrastructure blending heritage, sustainability and modernity .

Why this site is changing the image of padel

The choice of Harbor Station to welcome the Brussels P2 is not insignificant. It perfectly illustrates the strategy of Premier Padel : to propose events in iconic locations, capable of strengthening the attractiveness of sport.

In such an unusual setting, padel benefits from:

by unique staging
by immersive viewer experience
by strong aesthetic value

One point often emphasized: the tournament aesthetics in Brussels breaks with the usual standards and contributes to the premium image of the circuit.

A symbol of the evolution of padel in Europe

With this first European tournament of the season , Brussels P2 This is part of a clear strategy: to make padel a sport capable of taking over iconic venues and reaching a wider audience.

The transformation of the Harbor Station This ambition is illustrated in the sporting arena. industrial history , architectural innovation et sports show , the site becomes a true symbol of the evolution of padel.

A setting that leaves no one indifferent… and which could well become a reference for future events on the circuit.

Franck Binisti

Franck Binisti discovered padel at the Club des Pyramides in 2009 in the Paris region. Since then, padel has been part of his life. You often see him touring France to cover major French padel events.