# Italian cities designated European Cities of Sport

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/italian-cities-designated-european-cities-of-sport
> Updated: 2026-10-06T14:00:30.000Z. Sources: 29. Developments: 2.

ACES Europe has officially designated several Italian locations as European Cities of Sport for 2028. The recognition honors cities that promote physical activity as a tool for health, social integration, education, and respect.

Among the designated cities are Pisa, Perugia, Brescia, Foggia, and Osimo. Additionally, the ‘Terre Etrusche Unite’ district has been named a European Sport Community for 2028. 

In Brescia, the title follows significant investments in sports infrastructure, with over 42 million euros allocated for facility modernization and new developments, including the creation of a sports district in Sanpolino. In Pisa, officials highlighted the use of municipal and PNRR funds to improve accessibility to sports facilities. In Perugia, Mayor Vittoria Ferdinandi emphasized the role of sport in fostering social cohesion and accessibility for all citizens. Osimo’s leadership noted the city’s deep-rooted sporting tradition and extensive network of associations. Foggia also received the title following a candidacy process that evaluated its community programs and facilities.

## Claims

- Aces Europe officially designated Osimo as the European City of Sport for 2028. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Osimo surpassed the 76% evaluation threshold required by the Aces Europe commission. (single source)
- The city has invested over 3 million euros in sports structures over the last three years. (single source)
- An additional 7 million euros are planned for sports infrastructure investments. (single source)
- Osimo hosts nearly 70 sports associations and over 50 different disciplines. (single source)
- The city has 21 sports facilities in addition to school gyms. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-06: Italian cities named European Cities of Sport 2028

ACES Europe has named several Italian cities, including Brescia, Perugia, Pisa, Foggia, and Osimo, as European Cities of Sport for 2028, recognizing their commitment to health and social inclusion.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/osimo-named-european-city-of-sport-2028

### 2026-10-01: Italian cities host diverse professional, cultural, and economic events

Italian cities host diverse events: Padova focuses on smart city innovation, Torino on digital animation and gastronomy, Verona on contemporary art, and Udine and Vinci on commercial revitalization.

15 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/view-conference-in-torino-features-hollywood-experts-and-animation-premieres

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