Brussels, Belgium | 20 March 2027
ATHX Brussels 2027 takes place on 20 March at Brussels Expo, in the Laeken district of Brussels, a week after ATHX Denver. It is part of the 2027 season, with new workouts and updated movement standards compared with 2026.
Key event details
Venue:
Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique 1, Laeken, Brussels, Belgium, 1020
Date:
20 March 2027. Heats run from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and you pick yours when you enter.
How to get there
- By metro: metro line 6 runs to Heysel station, directly at the venue. Brussels Expo says the metro takes a few minutes from the city centre and that, from Brussels-Midi station, it takes about 15 minutes.
- By tram and bus: tram services also serve the Heysel plateau. According to Brussels Expo, tram 7 and bus 83 stop at Heysel, and tram 9 stops at Roi Baudouin.
- By train: international trains (Eurostar, Thalys/TGV and ICE) arrive at Brussels-Midi station, where you can take the metro to Heysel.
- By car: the venue has good road access via the R0 ring road, exit 7A, following the "Expo" signs. Parking C, reached from exit 7A, has about 10,000 spaces, and the site has more than 12,000 in total.
- Low emission zone: Brussels has a Low Emission Zone covering all 19 municipalities. If you are driving into the city, check that your vehicle complies.
The ATHX format
2.5 hours of continuous competition across six zones: Warm-Up (30 min), Strength (20 min), Refuel (10 min), Endurance (30 min), Recovery (30 min) and MetCon X (30 min). The three workouts are the same at every event of the 2027 season, so you can train them well in advance.
This season's three workouts
- Strength (20 min): 1RM Shoulder to Overhead (minutes 0-5, press, push press, push jerk or split jerk), 2RM Back Squat (minutes 5-10) and 3RM Deadlift. For the deadlift you warm up from minute 10 to 12, then get two 1-minute windows to complete a 3RM, either as 3 continuous reps or 3 singles. The deadlift score is the average of your two lifts, and your final score is the sum of the three lifts. You can use the 15 kg or the 20 kg bar.
- Endurance (24-minute time cap): a set-distance run followed by maximum distance on the SkiErg until the cap. The run is 3 km in ATHX and Pro (10 laps of 300 m), and 2.4 km for Lite Pairs. Your score is the total distance you reach on the SkiErg.
- MetCon X (25-minute time cap): Row, dumbbell Ground to Overhead, dumbbell Bench Press, Sandbag Squats, Sandbag Carry, Burpees Over Soft Bench and a final Row. Your score is your finish time. In Lite, loads and reps are lower and you can step over the bench.
Categories and pricing
ATHX Brussels offers three competition levels, ATHX Lite, ATHX and ATHX Pro, in Individual and Pairs format (male, female and mixed).
- Individual entry: €150
- Pairs entry: €275
Get ready for Brussels with Velites
First, check what gear is allowed. The official ATHX 2027 movement standards do not allow lifting straps, hand grips, grip tape or gloves of any kind during competition. Wrist wraps, a single pair of knee sleeves (not rolled), elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt, weightlifting shoes and your own chalk are all allowed in the strength zone. Note that the weightlifting belt is not allowed during the Sandbag Squats.
For competition day:
- Knee sleeves, for the 2RM Back Squat and the Sandbag Squats, where you have to get below parallel on every rep.
- Wrist wraps, to keep your wrists stable on the 1RM Shoulder to Overhead and the Dumbbell Bench Press.
- Hybrid 1.0 and Minimal 1.0 shoes, built to move between running, strength and metcon without changing footwear.
For your training block: Quad Ultra hand grips help you build barbell and pulling volume without tearing up your hands. Use them in the box and leave them in your bag on event day.
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Brussels: more than just fitness
- Grand-Place: the historic main square of Brussels, one of the city's best-known sights.
- Atomium: the iconic landmark right next to the venue, in the same Heysel area.
- Royal Palace and Parc de Bruxelles: the city's royal quarter and central park, ideal for a relaxed recovery walk.
Frequently asked questions
Where does ATHX Brussels 2027 take place?
At Brussels Expo, Place de Belgique 1, 1020 Brussels, Belgium. The venue is in the Heysel area, in the Laeken district. Check the information the organisation sends to registered athletes to confirm the exact hall within the venue.
How do I get from the airport to the venue?
Brussels Expo does not publish a route or travel time from Brussels Airport, so plan your journey to Heysel station (metro line 6) with the STIB/MIVB journey planner. If you arrive by international train, the metro from Brussels-Midi to Heysel takes about 15 minutes.
Can I use hand grips or lifting straps during the competition?
No. The ATHX 2027 movement standards ban lifting straps in the strength zone, and hand grips, grip tape and gloves of any kind during competition. You can wear wrist wraps, one pair of knee sleeves, elbow sleeves, a weightlifting belt (except in the Sandbag Squats) and weightlifting shoes.
Are there more ATHX events in Belgium or nearby in 2027?
ATHX Brussels is the only ATHX event in Belgium in 2027. Nearby events include ATHX Amsterdam on 2-3 October at RAI Amsterdam, ATHX Paris on 13-14 February at the Paris Event Centre, and ATHX Frankfurt on 22 May at Messe Frankfurt.
What changes in the 2027 workouts compared with 2026?
Strength now has a 1RM Shoulder to Overhead, a 2RM Back Squat and a 3RM Deadlift, instead of the Strict Press, 3RM Back Squat and 5RM Deadlift. Endurance becomes a set-distance run followed by maximum SkiErg distance, instead of alternating running and rowing. MetCon X now uses Row, Bench Press, Sandbag Squats and Burpees Over Soft Bench. Gloves and grip tape are also now banned.
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Conclusion: see you in Belgium
ATHX Brussels 2027 brings the new season to the capital of Belgium with a fresh set of workouts. Train the three workouts, check what gear you can bring, and show up ready to compete.
See you in Brussels!
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