# Sports events in Naples

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sports-events-in-naples
> Updated: 2026-11-08T21:20:50.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 3.

Naples is hosting several major sporting competitions at the PalaVesuvio in Ponticelli as part of its designation as the European Capital of Sport for 2026. 

From October 30 to November 1, 2026, the city hosted the European Under-23 Judo Championships. The event featured nearly 300 athletes from 35 nations competing for individual and mixed team European titles. This championship marked the first time Italy has hosted a major continental youth judo championship since 1999, and the first major international judo event in Naples in 50 years. The event was presented by local officials, including Naples Mayor Gaetano Manfredi, alongside representatives from the European Judo Union and the Italian Judo Federation (FIJLKAM).

Following this, Naples hosted the second national stage of the Italian Urban Games from November 5 to 8, 2026. The event involved approximately 2,000 young participants across more than 20 disciplines, including urban sports, traditional games, and para-sports. Organized by entities such as FIGeST and the Italian Federation of Sport for All, the initiative aimed to promote social inclusion and physical activity. The opening ceremony was led by Olympic fencer and CONI national counselor Sandro Cuomo, and the event also included a regional training course for physical education teachers.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-08: Italian Urban Games attracts 2,000 youths in Naples

The Italian Urban Games held a successful four-day event in Naples, engaging 2,000 youths in twenty different sporting disciplines at the PalaVesuvio.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/italian-urban-games-attracts-2000-youths-in-naples

### 2026-11-04: Napoli to host second stage of Italian Urban Games in November 2026

Napoli will host the Italian Urban Games at PalaVesuvio from November 5 to 8, 2026, featuring 2,000 participants and over 20 sports disciplines.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/napoli-to-host-second-stage-of-italian-urban-games-in-november-2026

### 2026-10-29: Naples to host European Under-23 Judo Championships

Naples will host the European Under-23 Judo Championships from October 30 to November 1, featuring nearly 300 athletes from 35 nations at the PalaVesuvio.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/naples-to-host-european-under-23-judo-championships

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