Ermes Fontana Trophy – International Youth Baseball and Softball Tournament
Five days of international youth baseball and softball in Sala Baganza
About Ermes Fontana Trophy
A Historic Tournament in the Heart of Emilia
The Ermes Fontana Trophy is one of the longest-standing and most beloved events in Italian youth baseball and softball. Organized by A.S.D. Sala Baganza Baseball Club, a club active since 1971, the tournament takes place every summer in Sala Baganza, a municipality in the province of Parma in Emilia-Romagna, at the foot of the Parma hills. In 2026, the event will reach its 39th edition, confirming itself as a benchmark for young talents in the sport.
The Diamond Becomes a Celebration
For five days, the Centro Feste of Sala Baganza comes alive with a packed schedule of games involving youth categories: from Minibaseball to Under 12 and Under 15 for baseball, and women's softball. Teams from all over Italy and abroad compete on the fields, with delegations that have arrived over the years from the United States, Poland, and the Netherlands, giving the tournament a truly international dimension.
Sport, Gastronomy, and Music
The Ermes Fontana Trophy is not just about sport. A true village festival comes to life around the diamond: the food stand offers flavors of the Parmesan tradition, while the tournament evenings are accompanied by music and entertainment. It is this blend of competition and conviviality – the taste of Emilian cuisine, the hospitality of the volunteers, the families in the stands – that makes the Sala Baganza experience unique.
A Trophy Won Over Time
The rules stipulate that the Ermes Fontana Trophy is permanently awarded to the team that manages to win it three times, even if not consecutively: a detail that fuels sporting rivalries and encourages the return of the same clubs, edition after edition. For young male and female athletes, participating means competing at a high level and having an experience of sport and friendship that goes beyond the result.
Why It's Worth Being There
- One of the most established youth baseball and softball events in Italy
- Italian and international teams on the same diamond
- Community festival atmosphere and entry in the village of Sala Baganza
- Typical Parmesan gastronomy and musical evenings
Ermes Fontana Trophy — edition 2026
The Sala Baganza Baseball Club is organizing the 39th edition of the International Youth Baseball and Softball Tournament – the Ermes Fontana Trophy (TSB26) – from July 29 to August 2, 2026. The established five-day format at the Centro Feste of Sala Baganza is confirmed, focusing on sport, good food, and music, in a festive atmosphere that engages athletes, families, and fans. Team pre-registrations have been open since February 2026 via the online form on the official website.
Programme Ermes Fontana Trophy 2026
The detailed match schedule and the list of invited teams will be published by the organization in the weeks preceding the event. Based on recent editions, the tournament includes games spread over the five days for youth categories (Minibaseball, Under 12 and Under 15 for baseball, women's softball), with Italian and international teams. Evenings are enlivened by typical Parmesan gastronomy and music at the Centro Feste.
Highlights Ermes Fontana Trophy 2026
- Five days of international youth baseball and softball
- Teams from Italy and abroad (in the past, the United States, Poland, the Netherlands)
- Food stand and musical evenings at the Centro Feste
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Practical information — Ermes Fontana Trophy
Where
Centro Feste di Sala Baganza, Via Di Vittorio 15, 43038 Sala Baganza (PR), Emilia-Romagna.
How to Get There
By car: Sala Baganza can be reached from Parma in about 15 km along the SP665 towards the hills; recommended highway exit Parma Ovest (A15). By train: the reference station is Parma, on the Milan–Bologna line, then a bus connection to Sala Baganza.
When
The tournament generally takes place between the end of July and the beginning of August, over five days.
Admission and Dining
The event has the character of a village festival, with a food stand open during the competition days. For match times, categories, and updated details, it is advisable to consult the official website of the Sala Baganza Baseball Club.
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Where does it take place — Ermes Fontana Trophy
Centro Feste di Sala Baganza
Via Di Vittorio 15, 43038 Sala Baganza