Corporate & Sport Events

Giochi della Gioventù 2026

>4.500

student-athletes

regions

sports disciplines

location

>250

awards

>4.500

student-athletes

regions

sports disciplines

location

>250

awards

GIOCHI DELLA GIOVENTÙ 2026 – NATIONAL FINALS

From May 26th to 29th, 2026, the city of Rome was transformed into the capital of youth sports, hosting the prestigious National Finals of the Giochi della Gioventù. Over 4,500 student-athletes from every region of Italy, accompanied by more than 1,500 supporting teachers within the delegations, competed across 10 different competitive sports disciplines.

With a massive organizational and logistical effort, the event unfolded across several key stages, involving a total of 8 prestigious event and competition venues: from Piazza del Popolo for the spectacular Opening Ceremony, moving through the Park and Pools of the Foro Italico, the Stadio della Farnesina, the CPO Giulio Onesti, the CPP Tre Fontane, and the CUS Sapienza Sport, all culminating in the grand finale of the Closing Ceremony at the Stadio Olimpico.

Opening Ceremony (May 26th, 2026 – Piazza del Popolo, Rome)

The breathtaking setting of Piazza del Popolo served as the backdrop for the official launch of the Games, celebrated in the presence of 2 Government Ministers. Flawless logistical coordination ensured the absolute success of a highly emotional milestone:

Participation: Over 6,000 students and chaperones attended the ceremony, with 4,000 participants directly involved in the official parade (200 from each region).
Bus Logistics: 130 coordinated coaches, assisted by 130 Tour Leaders (1 per vehicle), and 8 fully staffed bus parking areas.
Staff and Show Production: Over 100 dedicated resources including Hostesses, Stewards, Runners, and Security personnel, supported by more than 50 entertainment and production professionals (artists, on-site coordinators, directors, announcers, DJs, content creators, sports talents, photographers, videographers, and LIS/Italian Sign Language interpreters).

1st and 2nd Competition Days (May 27th–28th, 2026)

The core days of the event featured competitions and sports-recreational activities spread across 7 game venues operating simultaneously (Foro Italico, CPO Giulio Onesti, Tre Fontane, CUS Sapienza Sport, and Stadio della Farnesina):

Sports Program: 10 competitive sports disciplines and 3 demonstration sports disciplines.
Competitions and Officials: Over 100 total hours of games managed with the involvement of more than 150 Federal Technicians and Officials.
Public and Support: More than 500 relatives and spectators gathered to cheer on the athletes.
Logistics and Catering: Over 150 coordinated coaches with 20 staffed bus parking areas, alongside the distribution of over 15,000 box lunches for athletes and staff.

Closing Ceremony and Award Ceremonies (May 29th, 2026 – Stadio Olimpico, Rome)

The grand finale at the Stadio Olimpico marked the conclusion of the Games, celebrating the achievements in an atmosphere of great institutional and artistic celebration, once again honored by the presence of 2 Government Ministers:

Setups: 1 Central stage and 3 official podiums set up for the celebrations.
Awarded Athletes: More than 1,200 students awarded on the field and over 250 official prizes presented.
Entertainment: 3 exclusive mini-shows featuring nationally renowned artists.
Staff and Operations: Over 40 staff members dedicated exclusively to the award presentations, more than 100 general staff resources (hostesses, stewards, runners, security), and over 50 entertainment and technical production professionals (directors, photographers, LIS interpreters, videographers).
Total Attendance: The Stadio Olimpico welcomed over 6,000 celebratory students and chaperones for the closing act of the event.