Chicco Maggi Memorial
Three weeks of football, music, and solidarity in Gropparello
About Chicco Maggi Memorial
A memorial that unites sport and solidarity
The Chicco Maggi Memorial is now a regular fixture of the summer in Gropparello, a small town in the Piacenza Apennines in Emilia-Romagna. Created to remember Francesco "Chicco" Maggi, a beloved figure in the local community, the tournament has grown edition after edition to involve the entire province of Piacenza. The heart of the event is the Ettore Rosso Sports Field, which for three weeks transforms into the evening meeting point for fans, families, and supporters.
The "Champions League" of Piacenza municipalities
The main tournament pits sixteen representatives from the Piacenza municipalities against each other, competing for what the organizers jokingly call the territory's "Champions League." The teams from Gropparello, Piacenza, Cortemaggiore, Travo, Alseno, Rottofreno, Salsomaggiore, Cadeo, Pontenure, Carpaneto, Fiorenzuola, San Giorgio, Lugagnano, Ponte dell'Olio, and Castell'Arquato take to the field. Alongside the main bracket, there is also an Over 35 tournament, youth and women's matches, and, on the final day, a beach volleyball tournament.
Not just football
Every evening goes beyond the pitch: live music, food stalls, and entertainment accompany the matches, while sideline interviews tell the stories of the event's protagonists on social media channels. The closing day also hosts a vintage car exhibition and an auction of autographed jerseys, with proceeds supporting the charitable cause.
A cause bigger than the game
The ultimate goal of the Memorial is solidarity: all proceeds from the evenings are donated to the Lilt of Piacenza (Italian League for the Fight Against Tumors) to promote healthy lifestyles and support cancer prevention. The event is organized by Promis Gruparel in collaboration with the Gropparello Sports Club and Csen Piacenza, with former Serie A striker Dario Hübner as the event's patron.
Chicco Maggi Memorial — edition 2026
The fourth edition of the Chicco Maggi Memorial confirms the formula that has made the event an anticipated fixture of the Piacenza summer: three weeks of evening matches at the Ettore Rosso Sports Field in Gropparello, with sixteen municipalities from the area competing in the main tournament. This year again, the initiative combines the spirit of sport with a strong charitable commitment, with fundraising for Lilt of Piacenza.
Programme Chicco Maggi Memorial 2026
Tournament Evenings
The tournament unfolds over thirteen evenings of matches, scheduled for May 23, 24, 26, 27, 29, 31, and June 1, 3, 4, 9, 11, 13, and 14, 2026, at the Ettore Rosso Sports Field.
The Main Tournament
Sixteen representatives from the Piacenza municipalities compete for the title. Among the first-day matches: Cortemaggiore vs. Travo, Alseno vs. Rottofreno, and Salsomaggiore vs. Cadeo. Following them are Gropparello, Piacenza, Pontenure, the two Carpaneto teams, Fiorenzuola, San Giorgio, Lugagnano, Ponte dell'Olio, and Castell'Arquato.
Other Tournaments
- Over 35 Tournament reserved for veterans
- Youth and women's matches
- Beach volleyball on the final day, at the "La Castellana" swimming pool
Entertainment and Side Events
- Live music and entertainment moments every evening
- Food stalls
- Vintage car exhibition on the final day
- Auction of autographed jerseys for charity, starting the first weekend
- Sideline interviews by Luca Taranti, broadcast on social media channels
Highlights Chicco Maggi Memorial 2026
- Sixteen representatives from Piacenza municipalities competing
- Event patron is former Serie A striker Dario Hübner
- Beach volleyball, vintage car exhibition, and charity auction of autographed jerseys
- All proceeds donated to Lilt of Piacenza
Prices Chicco Maggi Memorial 2026
Practical information — Chicco Maggi Memorial
Where
The matches are held at the Ettore Rosso Sports Field in Gropparello (PC), Emilia-Romagna. The beach volleyball tournament on the final day takes place at the nearby "La Castellana" swimming pool.
How to get there
Gropparello can be reached by car from Piacenza in about 40 minutes, taking the SP654 of Val Nure and the roads of the Piacenza hills. Ample parking is available near the sports facility.
Admission and refreshments
Evenings are free to enter. Food stalls are available on-site for dinner and refreshments. Please note that the event has a charitable purpose for the benefit of Lilt of Piacenza.
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Where does it take place — Chicco Maggi Memorial
Campo Sportivo Ettore Rosso
Via Roma, 29025 Gropparello