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European Volleyball Championship in Naples

Overview

Preparations for the European Men’s Volleyball Championship opening match between Italy and Sweden in Naples faced potential disruptions due to weather forecasts. Because the match was scheduled for an uncovered outdoor arena in Piazza del Plebiscito, the European Volleyball Confederation monitored risks of thunderstorms that might have forced a relocation to the PalaSele indoor arena in Eboli.

To facilitate the event, the City of Naples provided a 50 percent discount on concession fees for the historic square, citing the “public interest” of the match. A large temporary structure with 16-meter-high stands and lighting towers was erected in the square. The event, which was attended by Italian President Sergio Mattarella, resulted in local logistical challenges, including road closures and extraordinary traffic management plans near the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola.

Entities

Piazza del Plebiscito · Naples · Gaetano Manfredi · Sergio Mattarella · CEV

Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Naples grants discounted access to Piazza del Plebiscito for volleyball event

    Naples provided a 50% discount for the use of Piazza del Plebiscito to host a temporary volleyball arena for the EuroVolley 2026 opening match, citing the event's public interest.

  2. 17 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 6 sources
    Naples weather forecasts threaten European Volleyball Championship opening

    Forecasted thunderstorms in Naples may force the relocation of the European Men's Volleyball Championship opening match from Piazza del Plebiscito to an indoor arena in Eboli.

Sources

2anews.it · anteprima24.it · fanpage.it · fcinternews.it · ilfattovesuviano.it · rete8.it · vistodalbasso.it · we-news.com