Football Festival
The youth football tournament where tomorrow's champions meet Serie A stars
About Football Festival
The Football Festival in Poggibonsi
The Football Festival is an event dedicated to youth football held in Poggibonsi, a key town in the Valdelsa area of the province of Siena, in the heart of Tuscany. Conceived and organized by the young members of the Virtus Biancoazzurra club, the event was born from a simple yet ambitious idea: to transform a weekend of children's tournaments into a grand celebration of football, bringing together the champions of tomorrow with the stars of the Italian game.
Youth Tournament Categories
The heart of the event lies in the tournaments reserved for youth categories. Matches are played on the pitches of the Virtus Biancoazzurra Sports Center with a dynamic format: three parallel tournaments each day, one for each category, with final rounds held in the afternoon. The games kick off in the morning and involve teams from various local clubs.
- Piccoli Amici: the youngest players taking their first steps on the pitch
- Primi Calci: football as a game and discovery
- Pulcini: the first real tournaments introducing competitive spirit
- Esordienti: the category that prepares young players for 11-a-side football
Special Guests
What makes the Football Festival truly special is the presence of nationally renowned guests. Serie A legends who have enlivened the event include former goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, coach Leonardo Semplici, and defender Daniele Gastaldello. Alongside them, some of Italy's most followed content creators from the world of football and freestyle join in, drawing thousands of young fans. For the children, it is a unique opportunity to meet their idols up close, take photos, and collect autographs.
More Than Just Matches
The Football Festival is much more than a tournament. Surrounding the pitches, numerous side activities are designed to engage the whole family:
- mini-games such as table football and foot-darts
- mini-pitches and zones for precision challenges
- a stage area with interviews and entertainment
- food trucks and refreshment points for breakfast and meals throughout the day
During the weekend, the club also presents its calendar of summer tournaments, an event now highly anticipated by the young talents of Tuscan football.
An Event for the Community
Organized under the patronage of the Municipality of Poggibonsi, the Football Festival represents a vibrant sign of life for the sporting community of the Sienese Valdelsa. It is an initiative that highlights the values of youth sports, team spirit, and fun, offering children an unforgettable experience in contact with the big names of Italian football.
Football Festival — edition 2026
The first edition of the Football Festival kicked off on Saturday, May 16, 2026, with tournaments reserved for the Piccoli Amici, Primi Calci, and Pulcini categories. Sunday, May 17, was the turn of the Primi Calci, Pulcini, and Esordienti categories. The matches began at 9:30 AM each day, with the final rounds played in the afternoon.
Making the weekend memorable was the presence of guests such as former goalkeeper Emiliano Viviano, coach Leonardo Semplici, and defender Daniele Gastaldello, alongside some of the most followed Italian content creators. Beside the pitches, there were mini-games, food trucks, and a stage area with interviews, making it a football celebration open to all families.
Programme Football Festival 2026
Saturday, May 16 (from 9:30 AM): tournaments for the Piccoli Amici, Primi Calci, and Pulcini categories.
Sunday, May 17 (from 9:30 AM): tournaments for the Primi Calci, Pulcini, and Esordienti categories.
On both days: three parallel tournaments with final rounds in the afternoon, mini-games (table football, foot-darts, precision challenges), stage area with guest interviews, and food trucks.
Highlights Football Festival 2026
- Serie A guests: Emiliano Viviano, Leonardo Semplici, and Daniele Gastaldello
- Football content creators and freestylers
- Tournaments for Piccoli Amici, Primi Calci, Pulcini, and Esordienti
- Mini-games, stage area, and food trucks for all families
Prices Football Festival 2026
Practical information — Football Festival
Location
Centro Sportivo Virtus Biancoazzurra, Poggibonsi (SI), in the Valdelsa region.
Getting There
By car: Poggibonsi is served by the Florence-Siena highway (Poggibonsi exit). By train: Poggibonsi-San Gimignano station on the Empoli-Siena line.
Admission
The event is free for the public; participation in the tournaments is reserved for registered clubs. For information, we recommend following the official social media channels of Virtus Biancoazzurra and the Football Festival.
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Where does it take place — Football Festival
Centro Sportivo Virtus Biancoazzurra