Hellas Cup 2026 | The 11th edition of the tournament for affiliated Gialloblù clubs held at Veronello

Calmasino di Bardolino (VR) – The Hellas Cup 2026, a tournament reserved for clubs affiliated with Hellas Verona, took place on Saturday, May 2, and Sunday, May 3, at the Veronello Resort in Calmasino di Bardolino.

Now in its 11th edition, and organized in collaboration with Veronello Resort, the tournament is dedicated to the U11 category (Pulcini 2nd year, born in 2015). This year again saw impressive numbers, with 34 participating clubs coming not only from Verona and the Veneto region, but also from Trentino-Alto Adige, Lombardy, Marche, and Sicily.

It was a two-day event focused on sport and fun, with over 1,500 people - including players, staff, and parents - bringing energy to the Veronello fields.

The young athletes from affiliated clubs, together with two teams from the Hellas Verona Football School, one from the Basic Activity sector, and a team from Hellas Verona Women, competed in a series of matches where the main goal was not winning, but promoting team spirit, a passion for sport, and sharing experiences among children from different regions of Italy.

During the event, the Hellas Store, the official shop of Hellas Verona, was also present, offering special discounts for the occasion. Over the two days, there was also a visit from Mastino, the club’s official mascot, who greeted the young players and took photos and signed autographs with them.

At the end of the matches, all participants received a Hellas Verona gadget. The Hellas Cup represents one of the many initiatives organized by the club for its affiliated and partner clubs, which now number more than 100 across Italy.