National Festival of Sport Billiards
Schio, Italian capital of the cue: championships, inclusion, and billiards culture at Spazio Shed
About Billiards Festival
Schio: The Billiards Capital
The National Festival of Sport Billiards arrives for the first time in Schio, a city in the Alto Vicentino area of the province of Vicenza, transforming it into the Italian capital of the cue for over two weeks. More than a thousand athletes from all over Italy, including categories of Italian and world champions, gather for top-level competitions.
Two Exceptional Venues
The event takes place between Spazio Shed on Via XX Settembre and the historic spaces of the Ex Lanificio Conte, a symbol of Schio's industrial archaeology, now a hub for culture and major events.
More Than Just Games
- National championships of sport billiards (Sfida Nazionale, NBC trials)
- Billiards & School, with student teams from all over Italy
- Inclusive Billiards, promoting sport for all
- Interactive Exhibition on the history, technique, and culture of billiards
The festival is organized by FISBB (Italian Federation of Billiards and Bowling Sports) in collaboration with ASD Primo Acchito of Schio, the Municipality of Schio, and I.I.S. Tron Zanella Martini, with the patronage of the Veneto Region. The event also enjoys coverage from RAI Sport and Billiard Channel.
Billiards Festival — edition 2026
The 1st edition of the National Festival of Sport Billiards transforms Schio into the Italian capital of the cue from May 9 to 24, 2026. Over a thousand athletes from all over Italy, including Italian and world champions, compete at Spazio Shed and in the historic spaces of the Ex Lanificio Conte, featuring high-level competitions, cultural initiatives, school and inclusive billiards.
Programme Billiards Festival 2026
May 9-18 — Spazio Shed
- National Billiards Challenge (6th NBC trial, valid for the 2025-2026 Italian Championship), 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
May 19
- National finals of Billiards & School, with 28 student teams from 15 regions
- Inclusive Billiards
May 23
- Junior athletes' competitions
May 24
- Concluding mixed relay
Throughout the festival, an interactive exhibition on the history, technique, and culture of billiards is open. Organized by FISBB with ASD Primo Acchito, the Municipality of Schio, and I.I.S. Tron Zanella Martini; patronage of the Veneto Region. Coverage by RAI Sport and Billiard Channel.
Highlights Billiards Festival 2026
Prices Billiards Festival 2026
Practical information — Billiards Festival
How to Get Here
Schio is located in the Alto Vicentino area, in the province of Vicenza. By car: Thiene-Schio exit (A31 Valdastico motorway). Spazio Shed is on Via XX Settembre, in the city center.
Admission
Open to the public; interactive exhibition is visitable. Details on official channels.
Info
Program and updates on FISBB (fibis.it) and Visit Schio.
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Where does it take place — Billiards Festival
Spazio Shed - Ex Lanificio Conte
Via XX Settembre, 36015 Schio