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Sport Exhibition Vigevano 2026
For five days, Vigevano will be the capital of sport!
From 23 to 27 September 2026, Vigevano Castle hosts the new edition of Sport Exhibition, five days dedicated to sport, the discovery of different disciplines and inclusive participation.
Organised by Pool Vigevano Sport in collaboration with the Municipality of Vigevano, CONI Regional Committee of Lombardy, Sport e Salute, Centro Nazionale Sportivo Libertas and Golden Flamingo, the event brings together schools, sports clubs, families and local residents for a programme of activities, demonstrations, meetings and talks.
Sport Exhibition in Vigevano: five days dedicated to sport
During Sport Exhibition 2026, the spaces of Vigevano Castle become a meeting place where visitors can discover and try a wide range of sports.
Golf, gymnastics, skating, dance, tennis, basketball, volleyball, football, rugby, cycling, badminton, boxing, martial arts, fencing, athletics, horse riding, skiing, climbing and other activities will be featured in a programme designed for people of all ages.
The morning sessions will be dedicated to students from participating schools, while the activities during the rest of the day and throughout the weekend will be open to the public.
It is an opportunity to get closer to sport, take part in activities and discover the sports organisations and clubs active in the Vigevano area.
Inclusion Hub: sport and participation
One of the new features of the 2026 edition is Inclusion Hub, a dedicated space designed to encourage participation by people with disabilities.
Accessible activity stations will allow children and young people to take part directly in the various sports on offer, promoting greater accessibility and participation in sporting activities.
The project is one of the key elements of Sport Exhibition, which combines the promotion of sport with opportunities for discussion on inclusion, independence and innovation.
Meetings, conferences and evenings with local sports clubs
The programme also includes conferences, meetings and presentations focusing on different aspects of sport.
Highlights include:
Wednesday 23 September
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4.30 pm, Sala del Duca: The contribution of CONI's Honoured Women – National Association of Sports Merit Stars (ANSMES);
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5.30 pm, Sala dell'Affresco: Sport in Vigevano... An excellence;
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from 7.00 pm, presentation of the competitive season of Elachem Nuova Pallacanestro Vigevano 1955, the NPV youth teams and Cat Basket Team.
Thursday 24 September
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10.00 am, Sala dell'Affresco: Inclusion through Sport, independence and innovation for a more inclusive society;
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9.00 pm, Sala dell'Affresco: meeting with the Italian Association of Football Coaches;
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from 7.00 pm, presentation of the competitive season of ASD Atletica Vigevano and its youth section.
Friday 25 September
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10.30 am, Sala dell'Affresco: local school principals present the Sportiviamoci project;
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5.15 pm, Sala del Duca: First ANSMES Lombardy Convention – Sport and AI: opportunities for coaches, referees, doctors, sports organisations and athletes;
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6.00 pm, Sala dell'Affresco: meeting with local associations focusing on challenges facing youth football;
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6.00 pm, Sala del Duca: meeting and presentation on Metabolic Walking;
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6.30 pm, Sala della Duchessa: Maria Rosa Quario, journalist and former member of the Italian national alpine skiing team, presents her book Due Vite – Lo slalom parallelo con mia figlia Federica Brignone;
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from 7.00 pm, presentation of the competitive season of Vigevano Calcio 1921 and its youth section.
Saturday 26 September
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from 9.30 am, Sala del Duca: The brain never retires! Move your body, train your mind;
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from 5.00 to 6.00 pm: inclusive tennis exhibition featuring world doubles champions and European runners-up Gabriele Vietti and Emanuele Bezzi;
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from 7.00 pm, presentation of the competitive season of Florens Pallavolo and its youth section.
Sunday 27 September
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from 4.00 to 6.00 pm: presentation of the associations and their members who contributed to Sport Exhibition 2026.
Music, entertainment and evening events
Every evening after 7.00 pm, the programme continues with sports team presentations, music and entertainment, creating an opportunity for residents, families and visitors to meet and enjoy the event together.
A food and refreshment service will also be available throughout the event.
Sport Exhibition 2026 opening hours
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Wednesday 23 September: 8.30 am-1.30 pm and 5.00-10.30 pm
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Thursday 24 September: 8.30 am-1.30 pm and 5.00-10.30 pm
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Friday 25 September: 8.30 am-1.30 pm and 5.00 pm-midnight
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Saturday 26 September: 10.00 am-midnight
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Sunday 27 September: 10.00 am-7.00 pm
Sport Exhibition at Vigevano Castle: information
Sport Exhibition 2026 takes place at Vigevano Castle from 23 to 27 September 2026.
The event is organised by Pool Vigevano Sport in collaboration with the Municipality of Vigevano, CONI Regional Committee of Lombardy, Sport e Salute, Centro Nazionale Sportivo Libertas and Golden Flamingo.
The event is supported by Fondazione di Piacenza e Vigevano, in collaboration with Marphill, with Gruppo Start and BCC Carate e Treviglio as Main Partners.
For the full programme and updates, visitors can consult the Municipality of Vigevano's website.
Sport Exhibition 2026 is an event dedicated to sport and participation, offering an opportunity to experience Vigevano Castle through sporting activities, meetings and initiatives open to the local community.
