Proloco's Cup

A day of grassroots sports at the foot of Mount Vesuvius

The Proloco's Cup was launched in 2025 as a new initiative by the Pro Loco of Pollena Trocchia, a town in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Campania. The concept is simple yet effective: bringing together sport, fun, and local life in a single afternoon, giving everyone the chance to play without the need for official registrations, rankings, or competitive pressure. It is not a formal athletic event, but a community celebration built around play.

Three disciplines, one afternoon

The format of the first edition, held on Sunday, September 28, 2025, from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM, featured three parallel tournaments:

• Football — the heart of the day, with amateur teams formed by friends, families, and local groups;
• Bocce — the most traditional discipline on the program, which engaged even the older participants;
• Foosball — a fast-paced and lively competition, the most popular among the younger crowd.

For each discipline, the organizers provided trophies and prize pools, with a dedicated coordinator handling registrations. This intentionally relaxed structure allows even those who do not play sports regularly to participate.

La Villetta, the event venue

The event takes place at La Villetta, located at Via Calabrese 182 in Pollena Trocchia: an outdoor space that is equipped with playing fields and public areas for the duration of the Cup. The afternoon schedule, running until the evening, is designed for families: you can arrive whenever you like, watch, cheer, grab a bite to eat, and head home at your leisure.

The spirit of the Pro Loco

As stated by the organizers, the Proloco's Cup aims to be "a moment of meeting and connection for all citizens," using sport as a tool for social well-being rather than as an end in itself. This follows the same philosophy that guides most Italian Pro Loco activities: creating occasions for the town to come together, while highlighting public spaces and the energy of volunteers. President Giovanni Di Fiore presented the first edition as "an unforgettable day of sport and fun," inviting residents to sign up or simply join as spectators.

Pollena Trocchia, the host town

Pollena Trocchia has just over thirteen thousand inhabitants and is located about ten kilometers east of Naples, on the northern slopes of Mount Vesuvius, within the Vesuvius National Park. It is a territory with significant archaeological history, buried by late-antique eruptions in the 5th and 6th centuries, and with an agricultural vocation still visible in its terraced fields. In such a context, events promoted by the Pro Loco have a value that goes beyond the calendar: they keep the relationship between residents and shared spaces alive.

Who is it for?

The Proloco's Cup is designed for a broad audience:

• teenagers and young people looking for an informal tournament among friends;
• adults and amateur athletes wanting to get back into the game;
• families with children, who can enjoy a low-cost day outdoors;
• seniors and bocce enthusiasts, who find a neighborhood tradition in the tournament.

2026 Edition: what we know

As of the update of this guide, the Pro Loco of Pollena Trocchia has not yet released the 2026 calendar for the Proloco's Cup. The first edition took place in late September, and September remains the most likely timeframe, but dates, times, and tournament formats should be considered unconfirmed until the official announcement. Those interested in participating can follow the Pro Loco's social media channels, where registration forms and contact details are published.