Piero Malfatti Trophy

The Piero Malfatti Trophy in Contigliano

Every summer, the Campo Piero Malfatti in Contigliano, a village in the Rieti province of Lazio, hosts one of the community's most cherished events: the Piero Malfatti Trophy, a youth football tournament that reaches its fourth edition in July 2026. For three days, the town center turns into a small sporting festival, filled with matches, cheering families, and the buzz of summer evenings around the pitch.

A sporting memorial in the heart of the village

The tournament is played on the municipal field named after Piero Malfatti, a local youth from Contigliano to whose memory the facility is dedicated. This synthetic five-a-side football pitch, located in the town center, was inaugurated in June 2023. The event was born as a true sporting memorial: a way to honor his memory through sport, the passion of the youngest players, and the participation of the entire town. In just a few editions, the Trophy has established itself as a highly anticipated summer event in the Rieti area.

The 2026 fourth edition program

The 2026 edition takes place from Friday, July 10th to Sunday, July 12th and is reserved for young football talents. Key information on the format:

• Dates: July 10, 11, and 12, 2026, at the Campo Piero Malfatti in Contigliano.
• Categories: birth years 2014, 2015, 2016, and 2017, with this edition opening up to even younger participants.
• Team format: squads consisting of a maximum of six players, in the spirit of five-a-side football.
• Spirit: as the organizers emphasize, it is an opportunity to allow an ever-growing number of young players to experience the thrill of the game, sport, and sharing.

Team registration and information can be obtained by contacting the organization directly via the phone numbers provided for the event.

Youth football, families, and community

More than just a competition, the Piero Malfatti Trophy is a moment of gathering for Contigliano: children and teenagers on the pitch, parents and grandparents in the stands, and volunteers organizing the days. The expansion to include younger age groups confirms the inclusive nature of the event, designed so that every young player can take the field and have fun, regardless of the result.

Contigliano and the province of Rieti

Nestled on a hill in the Valle Santa of Rieti, in Lazio, Contigliano is a village overlooking the plain carved by the Velino river, just a few kilometers from the provincial capital, Rieti. Its historic center, with the scenic church of San Michele Arcangelo, and its proximity to the Franciscan sanctuaries make the town a pleasant destination even for those discovering this quiet corner of the Rieti province for the first time during the tournament.