Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament of Riccia
The historic football tournament at the 'Poce' field, during the patronal feast days
About Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament
The football of the patronal feast
The Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament is one of the most deeply rooted sporting traditions in Riccia (CB). It is held at the 'Poce' sports field in the weeks around July 16th, coinciding with the celebrations for the town's patron saint, and now boasts over twenty-five editions.
Teams and athletes
Organized by the Tronca family, the tournament attracts about ten teams and over two hundred athletes from Molise and surrounding regions. The final is traditionally played on the afternoon of the feast day, before the evening celebrations, intertwining sport with the devotional and popular dimension of the Madonna del Carmine.
A community event
More than just a competition, the tournament is a moment of gathering that involves the town's youth and families, an integral part of Riccia's summer calendar and the patronal celebrations of the Fortore area in Molise.
Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament — edition 2026
In 2026, the 'Poce' field in Riccia is expected to host, as per its over-twenty-year tradition, the Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament, scheduled for July in conjunction with the celebrations for the town's patron saint. The usual gathering of about ten teams and over two hundred athletes is anticipated.
Programme Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament 2026
The match schedule and precise dates for the 2026 edition will be announced by the organizers (Tronca family, tournament Facebook page) shortly before the feast. The traditional format includes:
- Group stage with about ten teams from Molise and neighboring regions
- Evening matches at the 'Poce' field
- Final on the afternoon of the Madonna del Carmine feast day (around July 16th)
Highlights Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament 2026
The tournament final on the afternoon of the patronal feast.
Prices Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament 2026
Practical information — Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament
How to get there
Riccia (CB) is reached by car from the SS17; about 30 km from Campobasso. Matches at the 'Poce' sports field.
When
July, in the weeks of the Madonna del Carmine celebrations.
Admission
Free public access.
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Where does it take place — Madonna del Carmine Football Tournament
Campo sportivo 'Poce'