# De Akker Bologna water polo season preparations

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/de-akker-bologna-water-polo-season-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-02T07:37:06.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The De Akker water polo team, led by coach Federico Mistrangelo, began training at the Carmen Longo facility in Bologna to prepare for the Serie A1 and Conference Cup seasons. The roster includes a mix of returning players and new signings, such as Brazilian player Andrade.

Following their training period and a previous successful season where they won the Conference Cup, De Akker Bologna is scheduled to play their 2026/2027 Serie A1 season opener against Ortigia in Syracuse. Both teams enter the match with updated rosters, as Ortigia has appointed new coach Hrvoje Koljanin.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: Ortigia and De Akker Bologna face off in Serie A1 water polo opener

Ortigia and De Akker Bologna face off in the opening match of the men's Serie A1 water polo season at the Paolo Caldarella pool in Syracuse.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ortigia-and-de-akker-bologna-face-off-in-serie-a1-water-polo-opener

### 2026-09-03: De Akker water polo team begins training in Bologna

De Akker water polo team has begun training in Bologna under coach Federico Mistrangelo, preparing for Serie A1 and Conference Cup competitions.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/de-akker-water-polo-team-begins-training-in-bologna

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