Can fans watch the Red Devils train in Tubize on Wednesday?
If the Belgian Red Devils are able to train at the RBFA base in Tubize from Wednesday, the useful takeaway for supporters is simple: do not travel on the assumption that a session is public.
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- A 7sur7 report said the Red Devils hoped to train in Tubize from Wednesday.
- Tubize is a French-speaking Walloon Brabant commune; the Dutch name is Tubeke.
- The RBFA/URBSFA/KBVB is the national football federation and runs Belgium’s national teams.
- Tubize station is served by SNCB/NMBS trains; Walloon local buses are operated by TEC.
The subject is Belgium’s men’s national football team, commonly called the in French, in Dutch and in English, and their use of Tubize as a training base. A 7sur7 report said the Diables hoped to be able to train in Tubize from Wednesday. The practical meaning is not automatically that fans can attend: national-team training can be closed, partly open to media, or ticketed/controlled depending on the camp, security and competition schedule. Tubize is a French-speaking commune in , near the -Flanders-Wallonia interface, which makes it accessible from Brussels but administratively Walloon.
Background
Belgian football has long split its symbolic geography between Brussels match venues and training or administrative centres elsewhere. The ’s move toward Tubize reflects a wider European trend: national federations now want integrated campuses with pitches, offices, media rooms, medical facilities and youth-development infrastructure. Tubize’s broader story also matters. The town is a former industrial locality, associated historically with rail, metalwork and the area, and football has become one of the ways it is recognised outside Walloon Brabant.
What to do
Checklist for fans: 1. Verify access on RBFA channels before travelling. 2. Search in French as well as English: entraînement, Diables Rouges, Tubize, ouvert au public. 3. Use Tubize for SNCB/NMBS rail searches and remember Tubeke may appear in Dutch contexts. 4. Check TEC if connecting by Walloon bus. 5. Bring ID and keep bags light if access is permitted. 6. Do not expect stadium facilities, large fan zones or guaranteed autographs. 7. If travelling from Brussels, allow margin for connections through Brussels-Midi, Halle/Hal or Braine-le-Comte depending on the route.
Impact
Regional — The local impact is concentrated in Tubize, a commune in Walloon Brabant whose sports identity now includes both the historic Stade Edmond Leburton and the RBFA national football centre. Extra attention around Red Devils training can bring short bursts of foot traffic to the station area, cafés and local roads, but it is usually modest compared with a full international match in Brussels.
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What the main actors are doing
Reported positions, summarised — not direct quotationsSupporters and families
Fans who live in Brussels, Walloon Brabant or the wider expat community may see a Tubize training session as a rare low-cost way to feel close to the national team, especially for children who cannot easily attend international matches. Their priority is clear public information: whether training is open, where to stand, whether autographs are allowed and how to arrive without a car.
Team staff and security organisers
Coaches, medical staff and security teams usually prioritise controlled conditions over public atmosphere. Even when supporter access is positive for the team’s image, a training week can involve fitness management, tactical work, media obligations and player protection. For them, a closed session is not secrecy for its own sake; it is part of preparing elite players efficiently.
Tubize residents and local businesses
Local cafés, shops and taxis can benefit from short bursts of attention, but residents may be less enthusiastic if visitors park badly, block small streets or treat the area like a stadium precinct. Tubize is a working commune, not a purpose-built fan village, so respectful visitor behaviour matters.
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