# Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup in Piacenza > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/aeronautica-militare-balloon-cup-in-piacenza > Updated: 2026-10-17T15:44:52.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 3. The third edition of the Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup is being held from October 16 to 18, 2026, at the San Damiano Military Airport in Piacenza, Italy. Organized by the Ministry of Defense, Difesa Servizi, and the Italian Air Force, the event is part of the Valore Paese Italia project to promote sustainable tourism. The competition features 32 international crews operating 16 hot air balloons and 16 gas balloons. The program includes aerial displays by the Frecce Tricolori national aerobatic team and the Legend Formation, alongside historical aircraft exhibitions and interviews with astronauts. During the event, Minister Tommaso Foti and Air Force Chief of Staff General Antonio Conserva emphasized the competition’s role in “valorizing the local territory and strengthening the bond between the military and the community.” ## Timeline ### 2026-10-17: Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup begins in Piacenza The third Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup has launched at San Damiano Military Airport, featuring international balloon competitions and Frecce Tricolori aerial displays. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeronautica-militare-balloon-cup-begins-in-piacenza ### 2026-10-15: Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup held in Piacenza The third Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup is being held from October 16–18 at the San Damiano Military Airport in Piacenza, featuring hot air balloons and Frecce Tricolori aerial displays. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/aeronautica-militare-balloon-cup-held-in-piacenza ### 2026-10-05: Piacenza to host Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup in October 2026 The third Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup will be held October 16-18, 2026, in Piacenza, featuring international balloon competitions and Frecce Tricolori aerobatic displays. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/piacenza-to-host-aeronautica-militare-balloon-cup-in-october-2026 --- Cite as: Aeronautica Militare Balloon Cup in Piacenza. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/aeronautica-militare-balloon-cup-in-piacenza