The cancellation of the AFPadel Major Tour at Athois Le Padel is now official: the competitions scheduled from 25 to 28 June 2026 will not take place this weekend. The reason is the spell of extreme heat forecast in Belgium, with temperatures potentially exceeding 35°C in several regions.
The decision directly affects the Ath club, which was due to host the 3rd stage of the Major Tour, the AFPadel Championship finals and the Junior Padel Ligue final. The first two events are cancelled; the junior final has been postponed to a date that is still to be announced.
Why is AFPadel cancelling the Major Tour in Ath?
According to the official AFPadel statement, the cancellation follows information from Belgian authorities about the heatwave alert across the country. The federation highlights a simple principle: protecting players, referees, coaches, volunteers and spectators comes before keeping the schedule in place.
For Athois Le Padel, the blow is significant. A Major Tour weekend is not just about matches: it mobilises courts, club staff, volunteers, entries, schedules and an entire local setup. The cancellation comes late in the preparations, but it avoids putting participants in potentially dangerous playing conditions.
Which AFPadel events are cancelled or postponed?
In detail, AFPadel has announced the cancellation of the Major Tour from 25 to 28 June and the AFPadel Championship finals from 26 to 28 June. The Junior Padel Ligue final has not been scrapped: it has been postponed, with a new date expected through the federation’s official channels.
That distinction matters. For adults entered in the weekend competitions, the event disappears from the calendar. For juniors, the sporting stakes remain open, but a rescheduling is now required. At this stage, no new official date has been announced.
A useful reminder for all padel clubs
Beyond the Ath case, the decision is a reminder that heat deeply changes padel practice. It affects the body, but also equipment, balls and court conditions. Actu Padel recently detailed these effects in two features on equipment in hot weather and player hydration.
AFPadel is also asking clubs to adapt time slots, strengthen recovery areas, ensure water is available and watch for signs of overheating: feeling unwell, dizziness, headaches, nausea, cramps or loss of consciousness.
The sporting frustration is real, especially for a club preparing to stage its biggest event of the year. But in a weekend expected to be marked by extreme heat, the federation has chosen to move the problem rather than ignore it. The calendar can wait; health cannot be negotiated.
