SSC Napoli centenary celebrations

The centenary programme, coordinated by owner Aurelio De Laurentiis with municipal and regional authorities, launched on 1 August 2026 with blue‑lit monuments, a video‑mapping show and a night‑time display in Piazza del Plebiscito. The opening ceremony featured a ribbon‑cutting by De Laurentiis alongside regional president Roberto Fico, mayor Gaetano Manfredi and other officials, followed by the Processione Azzurra marching from Piazza Carità through historic streets to the piazza. A Pizza Village handed out free Margherita slices, later donated to a food bank, and the night concluded with a light show on landmarks and a fireworks display. The club also unveiled its 2026‑27 away kit “Nápoles” with an NFC‑enabled authenticity patch.

Parallel fan events were held worldwide. In Dimaro Folgarida, over 120 supporters from more than 40 Napoli clubs convened at the Hotel San Camillo, enjoying music, talks and a dedicated Diego Maradona area. A fan rally organised by the Ultras and a procession through Piazza dei Martiri complemented the celebrations. Former coach Edi Reja attended, while Maurizio Sarri and Luciano Spalletti were absent due to commitments with Atalanta and Juventus respectively; former coach Massimiliano Allegri abstained from leading a chant against Juventus.

During the pre‑season camp, Napoli played a friendly against Carrarese on 14 July 2026 in Dimaro, winning 2‑0. Rasmus Højlund opened the scoring and Giovane converted a penalty. Allegri praised the squad’s intensity, highlighted a shift toward more on‑field work and less tactical theory, and noted defender Leonardo Spinazzola’s contribution to the new training philosophy.