Italian Beach Rugby Trophy - National Final

The grand finale of Italian beach rugby in San Benedetto del Tronto

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.

How to reach the final

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.

Teams competing

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.

Sport, prevention, and celebration on the sand

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.

Why experience it live

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.