Sports in Rome 2026

In 2026, the Capital transforms into a stage of excellence for world sports, welcoming athletes and fans within unparalleled historical settings.
An adrenaline-filled calendar that embraces various disciplines, from rugby to tennis, up to equestrianism, athletics, and the evocative city marathons.

• February – March 2026 | Six Nations Rugby (Guinness Six Nations): The Stadio Olimpico hosts the home matches of the Italian National Rugby Team. An event that combines the competitive spirit of great international rugby with the "Third Half" celebration in the Foro Italico park.
• May 2026 | Internazionali BNL d'Italia (Tennis): The temple of world tennis at the Foro Italico. The best tennis players from the ATP and WTA circuits compete on the Roman red clay in one of the most prestigious and fascinating "Masters 1000" tournaments of the tour.
• May 2026 | CSIO of Rome - Piazza di Siena (Equestrian): In the heart of Villa Borghese, the Official International Equestrian Competition of Rome represents the excellence of world equestrianism, combining elite sports with an unparalleled historical setting.
• June 2026 | Golden Gala Pietro Mennea (Athletics): A prestigious stage of the Diamond League. The stars of world athletics compete on the track of the Stadio Olimpico for an evening of records and great performances under the stars.
• September 2026 | Italy Major Premier Padel: Rome confirms itself as the capital of Padel by hosting one of the four most important tournaments of the Premier Padel world circuit. A highly adrenaline-fueled event that attracts the best padel players on the globe.
• Autumn 2026 | Rome Half Marathon & Wizz Air Rome City Marathon: The great road races that cross the open-air museum of Rome. Thousands of runners from all over the world run through the streets of the historic center among the imperial monuments.