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Take the train to European Open Tennis!

With the SNCB-NMBS code on your entry ticket, you can buy your Event Train Ticket to European Open.

  • Valid for a 40% discount on a return journey between any Belgian station and Brussels-Midi
  • in the period from 17 to 26 October
  • This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB"
  • From Brussels-Midimetro line 6 (towards King Baudouin) will take you to European Open (Heysel stop) in no time. You will need to purchase an MIVB ticket for the metro.

My Event Train Ticket European Open

You can buy the Event Train Ticket European Open only on sncb.be/europeanopen. The only thing you need for this, is the SNCB-NMBS code you received with your entry ticket. TThis code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB".

You can print the train ticket or save the PDF to your smartphone.

You can buy a Event Train Ticket European Open:

  • in conjunction with an international journey by Thalys or Eurostar: Event Train Ticket European Open with Antwerpen-Centraal or Bruxelles-Midi as departure station.
  • if you land at Brussels Airport: Event Train Ticket European Open with Brussels Airport - Zaventem as departure station. You still need to buy two Brussels Airport Supplements: one for your outward journey and one for your homeward journey. These supplements will automatically be included in your purchase if you select Brussels Airport - Zaventem station as your departure station.
  • if you land at Brussels South Charleroi Airport: Event Train Ticket European Open with Charleroi-Central as departure station. You need a Bus TEC Charleroi Airport Ticket to and from Charleroi-Central station.
  • in combination with a (return) transport ticket that is valid on the foreign railway network until the Belgian border. From there, your Event Train Ticket European Open is valid to Bruxelles-Midi station. When buying your train ticket, enter one of the following first Belgian stations as departure station:
    • coming from The Netherlands: Essen (via Roosendaal), Noorderkempen (via Breda) or Visé (via Maastricht – Eijsden)
    • coming from Germany: Hergenrath
    • coming from the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg: Arlon, Athus or Gouvy
    • coming from France: Mouscron, Froyennes, Quiévrain, Quévy or Erquelinnes
Yes, if you're departing from Brussels Airport - Zaventem station, you still need to buy two Brussels Airport Supplements: one for your outward journey and one for your homeward journey. These supplements will automatically be included in your purchase if you select Brussels Airport - Zaventem station as your departure station.

The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is on your entry ticket. This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket European Open from this page.

The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is your entry ticket. This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket European Open from this page.

In order to avoid any problems, we invite you to encode the correct digits and letters of your code (for example: "0" instead of "o"), or to copy and paste it directly.

Is your code not working or are you getting an error message? Contact our Chatbot (Messenger, Whatsapp or below this page) to request a new code.

The SNCB-NMBS code to buy your train ticket is your entry ticket. This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB". Use this SNCB-NMBS code to buy your Event Train Ticket European Open from this page.

If the organiser has not sent you this code, please contact them directly.
Event Train Tickets are nominative, so they cannot be passed on or sold.
These tickets cannot be exchanged, cancelled or refunded.

 

For more information, please contact our customer service directly via our webform.

All about your journey to European Open

No, your entry ticket is not valid as a train ticket. You can buy a Event Train Ticket European Open on this page by using the SNCB-NMBS code you received with your entry ticket. This code starts with the number 0, and the capital letters "IFB"
As Event Train Tickets European Open are nominative, you must be able to present your train ticket together with your (photo) ID upon control on the train.

Yes.
From Brussels-South, metro line 6 (towards King Baudouin) will take you to European Open (Heizel stop) in no time. You will need to purchase an MIVB ticket for the metro.

EUROPEAN OPEN

Tension. Intensity. Pure spectacle. From 17 to 25 October 2026, Brussels once again hosts the BNP Paribas Fortis European Open, Belgium’s leading tennis tournament. Bringing together international stars, rising talents and top Belgian players, the capital once again becomes the beating heart of world-class tennis. Top-level matches. A unique atmosphere in the stands. An event not to be missed. With the Event Train Ticket, travel comfortably and at an attractive price to Brussels-South, at a time that suits you. The experience begins long before the first serve.

More info: www.europeanopen.be
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