Montecastelli Pisano Human Table Football Tournament

Human table football comes to Montecastelli Pisano

In the village of Montecastelli Pisano, a small medieval hamlet perched between the Cecina and Pavone valleys in the municipality of Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina (Province of Pisa, Tuscany), one of the summer's most cheerful events takes place: the Human Table Football Tournament. At the town's Sports Complex, a large inflatable pitch is set up where players, attached to horizontal bars just like the figures in a classic foosball game, become the stars of a giant, human-sized match.

How the tournament works

Registered teams compete in fast-paced, spectacular matches on an enclosed, inflatable field. The golden rule is simple: players can only move laterally along the bars. This leads to hilarious plays, chaotic collisions, and plenty of healthy competition. It is a playful and inclusive discipline, suitable for athletes and non-athletes alike, bringing together young and old for moments of pure fun, both for those on the pitch and those cheering from the sidelines.

More than just sport: street food, music, and community

The tournament is the heart of a much larger festival. Around the inflatable pitch, organizers provide entertainment, street food, and DJ sets, turning the event into a gathering place for the entire Alta Val di Cecina community. People eat, drink, cheer, and dance in the informal, convivial atmosphere that defines the true spirit of Tuscan village festivals.

A festival hosted by the Misericordia

The event is organized by the Confraternita di Misericordia of Castelnuovo di Val di Cecina, a historic volunteer association that provides essential assistance and emergency services in the region year-round. The tournament thus blends fun with solidarity: participating also means supporting the vital work of the Misericordia in the local area.

A village to discover

Attending the tournament is also the perfect excuse to explore Montecastelli Pisano, a medieval village dominated by the 12th-century Pannocchieschi tower. Don't miss the Romanesque parish church of Santi Filippo e Giacomo, the Museum of Peasant Civilization, and the scenic trails along the Pavone river, winding through ancient mines, vineyards, and olive groves. It is an authentic corner of the Tuscany of the Colline Metallifere and geothermal energy, far from the beaten path.