# Pisa European City of Sport candidacy

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/pisa-european-city-of-sport-candidacy
> Updated: 2026-09-21T10:39:49.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

On September 19, 2026, the city of Pisa hosted the fourth edition of ‘Notte Bianca dello Sport’. The event took place throughout the historic center, including squares and the Lungarni, featuring approximately 100 sports associations and over 100 stands.

The event served as a component of Pisa’s formal candidacy to become the ‘European City of Sport 2028’. During the festivities, a five-member evaluation commission from ACES Europe inspected local sports facilities and associations. The city administration presented its technical dossier, with Mayor Michele Conti highlighting investments in sports infrastructure and grassroots accessibility for youth.

Following the event, reports noted that the festivities included an official parade attended by Mayor Conti and representatives from ACES Italia to support the city’s candidacy.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-21: Pisa, Piombino, and Marino host local sports and community festivals

Multiple Italian cities, including Pisa, Piombino, and Marino, are hosting local sports festivals and community celebrations such as ‘Notte Bianca dello sport’ and ‘Notte Azzurra’.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pisa-hosts-notte-bianca-dello-sport-event

### 2026-09-19: Pisa hosts Notte Bianca dello Sport amid European City of Sport candidacy

Pisa hosted its fourth ‘Notte Bianca dello Sport’ featuring 100 associations, coinciding with an official ACES Europe evaluation visit for the city's 2028 European City of Sport candidacy.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/pisa-submits-candidacy-for-european-capital-of-sport-2028

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