Italian Mixed Pairs Championship of Bridge
The Italian mixed pairs bridge title at the Salsomaggiore Terme Congress Palace
About Mixed Pairs Bridge
Italian Bridge in Salsomaggiore
The Absolute Italian Championship for Mixed Free Pairs is one of the most important events in the calendar of the FIGB - Italian Bridge Federation. It is held at the Salsomaggiore Terme Congress Palace, in the province of Parma, a venue that has been the pulsating heart of national competitive bridge for years. Here, the Federation concentrates its top events: the spa town in Emilia-Romagna is rightly considered the capital of Italian bridge, with at least four major federal events each season.
What is the Mixed Pairs Tournament?
The "mixed pairs" format requires each pair to consist of a man and a woman: a specialty with its own particular charm, which rewards the understanding and balance between the two partners at the table. It is played over several days, with qualifying sessions and a final that awards the title of Italian Champion. Bridge is an internationally recognized mind sport, based on logic, memory, probability calculation, and coded communication between partners: nothing is left to chance, everything is built on strategy.
Salsomaggiore, Home of Italian Bridge
The link between Salsomaggiore Terme and the FIGB is now structural: the Congress Palace hosts not only the Italian Championships of various specialties (mixed pairs, open free pairs, teams, men's and women's), but also international events up to the World Championships. For enthusiasts, spending a few days in this elegant spa town in the Municipality of Salsomaggiore Terme means combining the passion for cards with the pleasure of a stay among historic Art Nouveau thermal baths and good Emilian cuisine.
A Spring Event
The Mixed Pairs Championship traditionally takes place between the end of April and the first days of May, often coinciding with other absolute titles such as the Mixed Pairs Italian Cup. It is a long weekend that attracts hundreds of players from all over Italy, from major sports clubs to local circles, in an atmosphere that blends high-level competition and conviviality.
Mixed Pairs Bridge — edition 2026
2026 Winners
The title of Italian Mixed Pairs Champions 2026 was won by Caterina Burgio and Sebastiano Scatà, with a score of 1,066.01 (57.31%). The pair preceded Leonardo Cima and Barbara Dessì (56.25%), the reigning world champions in the mixed team event, and on the third step of the podium were Daniela Costanza Finzi and Gaspare Trapani (54.60%). For Burgio and Scatà, the victory in the pairs tournament came just a few days after the silver medal they won on May 1st in the Mixed Pairs Italian Cup, crowning an excellent week of competition at the Salsomaggiore Terme Congress Palace.
Programme Mixed Pairs Bridge 2026
Program
The Championship took place in multiple sessions from April 30 to May 3, 2026, at the Salsomaggiore Terme Congress Palace, with the qualifications and the final awarding the title on Sunday, May 3.
- May 1 — Mixed Pairs Italian Cup (linked event)
- May 3 — Final of the Italian Mixed Pairs Championship and awards ceremony
For the detailed schedule of sessions and official announcements, please refer to the FIGB website (federbridge.it).
Highlights Mixed Pairs Bridge 2026
Victory for Caterina Burgio and Sebastiano Scatà, ahead of the reigning world mixed team champions Cima-Dessì.
Prices Mixed Pairs Bridge 2026
Practical information — Mixed Pairs Bridge
How to Get There
Salsomaggiore Terme can be reached by car from the A1 motorway (Fidenza-Salsomaggiore exit) and by train to Salsomaggiore Terme station, connected to Fidenza on the Milan-Bologna line. Approximately 35 minutes by car from Parma.
Where to Play
The competitions take place at the Salsomaggiore Terme Congress Palace, in the center of the town.
Registration
Registration for the competitions is reserved for FIGB members according to the procedures indicated in the official announcements published on the Federation's website (federbridge.it). The public can follow the finals on-site.
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Where does it take place — Mixed Pairs Bridge
Palazzo dei Congressi
Via Romagnosi 7, 43039 Salsomaggiore Terme