Vincent Laureyssens: the man behind the success of Brussels' P2

The Brussels tournament has been a great success for several years, the secret of a visionary strategy signed by Vincent Laureyssens. A passionate and ambitious promoter, he was able to transform the Belgian tournament into a real reference on the circuit Premier Padel. Thanks to a unique vision, a precise organization and an exceptional location, Brussels is today considered as one of the most beautiful P2 events in the world. Deciphering a success that owes nothing to chance.

A tournament apart in the calendar

Organized at the heart of the site Tour & Taxis , in an architectural setting, the Brussels P2 has become in just a few editions a unmissable event in the calendar Premier Padel . With its unique atmosphere, its polished viewer experience and an impeccable welcome, the Belgian tournament appeals to both players and fans.

One of the peculiarities of the tournament, until Thursday, tracks 2 and 3 are freely accessible and therefore allow as the Vincent Laureyssens testifies “to seeing the greatest players in the world for free on the first two rounds.”

In 2025, 76,000 people visited the site, including 30 paid tickets . A record attendance which can also be explained by a program designed for fill the stands from the first days , which remains rare on the circuit.

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A clear and assumed vision

At the head of this project, Vincent Laureyssens and his team have never hidden their ambition: to make Brussels the “Monaco Grand Prix” of padel. By focusing on exclusivity, quality of service, beauty of the place and a premium atmosphere, he has succeeded in creating a real identity for its tournament , far from traditional standards.

" The goal is not to become the biggest, but the most iconic. ”, he likes to remind. A strategy that is bearing fruit, and which could eventually open the way to a rise to P1… But for the moment, the authenticity of the P2 format remains privileged.

A strategy focused on accessibility

Brussels is also a unprecedented accessibility on the circuit : tracks 2 and 3 free until Thursday, reduced prices for families, seniors, schools and even hospitals. A desire for openness that helps attract an often novice audience , with almost 50% of spectators have never played padel.

Another pillar of success: the power of social networks , activated before and during the event to create engagement, generate interest, and give a modern image of the tournament. Result: an impressive turnout from Tuesday , a phenomenon almost unique in world padel.

A future in continuity… and ambition

Newly appointed representative of P2 tournaments within the new steering committee of Premier Padel , Vincent Laureyssens now intends put his experience at the service of other promoters . Through a joint working group, its objective is clear: help each P2 to structure itself, attract the public and become sustainable.

As for Brussels, the future remains promising. tournament continues to grow, with the addition of 250 places on the central in 2026. The capacity will be at its maximum but no question of changing location nor format. The soul of the tournament is Tour & Taxis , and that's what makes Brussels a special place. Small in size, great in impact .

Teo Vieau

He discovered padel in 2016 in Nantes and quickly became attached to the game, even climbing to 474th place in France. Commentator on Padel Mag TV, he covers the various tournaments on the French circuit as well as international tournaments organized in France!