The grand final of the national beach rugby circuit on the Riviera delle Palme
The Italian Beach Rugby Trophy is the main summer beach rugby circuit organized by the Italian Rugby Federation. In 2026, its National Final will be held for the first time in San Benedetto del Tronto, on the famous Riviera delle Palme, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Beach Arena set up on the city's sandy shore.
The grand final is the culmination of a long season: in 2026, the circuit comprises 39 stages spread between May and July along the beaches of fourteen Italian regions, from Sicily to Veneto. After visiting historic locations like Rosolina, Fregene, Ardea, and Senigallia, and new venues like Chioggia, Pescara, and Grosseto, the tournament will award the titles in San Benedetto del Tronto that are worth an entire summer.
The best teams from the seasonal rankings qualify for the final in San Benedetto: 12 teams in the men's tournament and 10 in the women's tournament, numbers increased compared to previous editions to reward growing participation. Up for grabs are the national men's and women's titles, contested through spectacular tries and fast-paced action on the sand court.
The event is not just about competition. The final will host the grand finale of the "Vittoria for Women Tour", a prevention awareness project run by the FIR with Vittoria Assicurazioni and LILT: in San Benedetto del Tronto, the VittoriaBus and doctors will offer free breast cancer screenings. Each day of competition will be accompanied by music, entertainment, and the traditional 'terzi tempi' by the sea, convivial moments featuring local specialties that make beach rugby an event open to the whole family.
For the city of San Benedetto del Tronto, the tourist heart of the Riviera delle Palme, hosting the final of the Italian Beach Rugby Trophy means combining major sports with the appeal of the Marche coastline in high summer. Free entry to the matches, the beach setting, and the festive atmosphere make the National Final an ideal occasion for fans and curious onlookers alike, offering a mix of competition, sun, and sea.
For the first time, the National Final of the Italian Beach Rugby Trophy will be held in San Benedetto del Tronto, at the Beach Arena on the Riviera delle Palme, on July 25th and 26th, 2026. The 12 best men's teams and 10 women's teams qualify at the end of the 39 stages of the 2026 circuit, organized by the Italian Rugby Federation with Vittoria Assicurazioni.
The program includes the matches for the awarding of the national men's and women's titles, accompanied by the grand finale of the "Vittoria for Women Tour", with free breast cancer screenings offered by LILT, and the traditional third halves on the beach with music and local specialties.
Saturday, July 25th and Sunday, July 26th, 2026: final stage of the men's tournament (12 teams) and women's tournament (10 teams) at the Beach Arena in San Benedetto del Tronto, with the awarding of national titles. Side events: "Vittoria for Women Tour" with free breast cancer screenings (VittoriaBus and LILT), entertainment, and third halves on the sand. Match times to be confirmed on the FIR website.
By car: A14 motorway, exit San Benedetto del Tronto, then follow signs for the seafront and Riviera delle Palme. By train: San Benedetto del Tronto station is on the Adriatic line (Bologna-Bari), a short distance from the beach. The nearest airport is Ancona-Falconara.
The matches will be held at the Beach Arena set up on the city beach on Saturday, July 25th, and Sunday, July 26th, 2026. Public access to watch the games is generally free. For updated match times and details, consult the Italian Rugby Federation website.
During the peak summer season, advance booking for hotels and accommodation on the Riviera delle Palme is recommended. Bring a hat, water, and sunscreen to watch the games on the sand.
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