# Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/calcio-catania-brand-auction-proceedings > Updated: 2026-10-23T20:04:00.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 5. The auction for the historic Calcio Catania brand, following the club’s 2022 bankruptcy, has seen intensifying competition. Revolution Group Srl was the first to submit documentation for the electronic auction, which carries a starting price of 55,000 euros plus VAT and requires a 10% deposit. The Municipality of Catania entered the bidding process with an institutional intent to protect the emblem as communal heritage. Mayor Enrico Trantino stated the decision was a responsibility to protect community heritage and prevent the logo from becoming the subject of “speculative or commercial operations disconnected from its sporting significance.” As the auction approached its October 22 deadline, competition escalated. Catania FC, led by owner Rosario Pelligra, emerged as the leader with an offer of 76,500 euros, following a 76,000 euro bid from Revolution Group Srl. While the Municipality participated, reports indicated they might not place further bids after being surpassed by offers exceeding 70,000 euros. An entrepreneur and former youth player from Lazio reportedly withdrew from the contest following the Municipality’s entry. On October 23, Catania FC successfully reacquired the historic “Elefantino” crest, winning the bidding process with an offer of 250,000 euros against Revolution Group Srl. Including VAT, auction fees, and registration costs, the total investment is expected to exceed 335,000 euros. This acquisition allows the club, which had been using a stylized substitute since its 2022 financial collapse, to reclaim its original identity. The finalization of the purchase is subject to bureaucratic steps, including payment within 15 days. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-23: Catania FC reacquires historical club crest for €250,000 Catania FC has repurchased its historic “Elefantino” crest for €250,000 at an insolvency auction, restoring the club's original identity after its 2022 financial collapse. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-fc-reacquires-historical-club-crest-for-250000 ### 2026-10-21: Calcio Catania historical logo auction enters decisive phase Bidders Catania FC, Revolution Group Srl, and the Municipality of Catania are competing for the historical Calcio Catania logo, with Catania FC currently leading with a 76,500 euro bid. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/calcio-catania-historical-logo-auction-enters-decisive-phase ### 2026-10-13: Catania administration considers bid for football club trademark The Municipality of Catania intends to bid for the Calcio Catania trademark to preserve the city's sporting heritage and prevent speculative use of the historic brand. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-administration-considers-bid-for-football-club-trademark ### 2026-10-05: Catania Municipality to bid for historic Calcio Catania 1946 logo The Municipality of Catania will bid in an auction for the historic Calcio Catania 1946 logo to protect it as a cultural and identity symbol and prevent commercial speculation. 7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catania-municipality-to-bid-for-calcio-catania-1946-logo ### 2026-09-21: Revolution Group Srl enters race for Calcio Catania brand auction Revolution Group Srl is the first company to apply for the October 15 auction of the historic Calcio Catania brand, with Catania FC and other private interests expected to compete. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/revolution-group-srl-enters-race-for-calcio-catania-brand-auction --- Cite as: Calcio Catania brand auction proceedings. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/calcio-catania-brand-auction-proceedings