Trofeo Italiano Beach Rugby - Finale Nazionale

The grand finale of Italian beach rugby in San Benedetto del Tronto

The Italian Beach Rugby Trophy is the main summer sand rugby circuit organised by the Italian Rugby Federation. In 2026, its National Final arrives for the first time in San Benedetto del Tronto, on the famous Riviera delle Palme, in the province of Ascoli Piceno, in the Marche region. The event is scheduled for the weekend of July 25th and 26th, 2026, at the Beach Arena set up on the city's beach.

How to reach the final

The grand finale is the culmination of a long season: in 2026, the circuit comprises 39 stages spread between May and July along the beaches of fourteen Italian regions, from Sicily to Veneto. After visiting historic locations such as Rosolina, Fregene, Ardea, and Senigallia, and new venues like Chioggia, Pescara, and Grosseto, the tournament awards the titles that represent an entire summer in San Benedetto del Tronto.

Teams competing

The best teams from the seasonal ranking qualify for the final in San Benedetto: 12 teams in the men's tournament and 10 in the women's tournament, numbers increased compared to previous editions to reward growing participation. Up for grabs are the national men's and women's titles, contested amidst spectacular tries and fast-paced action on the sand court.

Sport, prevention, and celebration on the sand

The event is not just about competition. The final hosts the grand finale of the "Vittoria for Women Tour", a prevention awareness project run by the FIR with Vittoria Assicurazioni and LILT: in San Benedetto del Tronto, the VittoriaBus and doctors offer free breast cancer screenings. Each day of competition is accompanied by music, entertainment, and the traditional third halves by the sea, convivial moments with local specialities that make beach rugby an event open to the whole family.

Why experience it live

For the city of San Benedetto del Tronto, the tourist heart of the Riviera delle Palme, hosting the final of the Italian Beach Rugby Trophy means combining top-level sport with the appeal of the Marche coastline in high summer. Free entry to the matches, the beach setting, and the festive atmosphere make the National Final an ideal occasion for fans and curious onlookers alike, offering a mix of competition, sun, and sea.