Davis Cup in Bologna

The Davis Cup is coming to Bologna! In the wake of last year's success, Bologna prepared to host the Davis Cup once again, the world's oldest sporting competition for national teams. 

From November 18 to 23, great tennis is on stage at the Super Tennis Arena, at Bologna Fiere, where Bologna will pick up the legacy of Malaga, becoming the stage for the spectacular final act of the 112th edition.

Challenges will then be played to award the title, with the world's best 8 national teams on the court. 

Find out everything about the event in this article:

• Dates and matches

• Events in the city

• Tourist packages

Dates and matches

The Azzurri, led by Volandri again this year, are aiming for a historic Davis Cup hat trick (their fourth title ever), following the triumphs captured on Spanish soil by Sinner and his teammates. The format calls for two singles matches and one doubles match per challenge.

Here are the details of the scheduled matches:

Quarter-finals

Tuesday, 18 November (4 p.m.): France vs Belgium

Wednesday, 19 November (4 p.m.): Italy vs Austria

Thursday, 20 November (10 a.m.): Spain vs Czech Republic

Thursday 20 November (no earlier than 5:00 pm): Argentina vs Germany

Semi-finals

Friday 21 November (4:00 pm): France/Belgium vs Italy/Austria

Saturday 22 November (12:00 pm): Spain/Czech Republic vs Argentina/Germany

Final

Sunday, 23 November (3:00 p.m.)

This will be a unique opportunity to see champions such as the current world No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and No. 3 Alexander Zverev, representing Spain and Germany respectively, live in action.

Events in the city

While waiting for the teams to arrive, there are many side events in the city promoted in collaboration with the Italian Tennis Federation.

Starting with the exhibition of the trophy, which will be on display in the antechamber of the Sala Rossa in Palazzo d'Accursio from Thursday, November 6, to Monday, November 10. Visiting hours are:

Monday to Friday, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Sunday from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

From November 8 to 23, five green benches will be placed in five squares (de' Celestini, Galvani, Re Enzo, Verdi, and Piazzetta Guazzaloca), and five giant tennis balls will be installed from November 10 to 23 in various locations around the city (Porta Mazzini, Lame, Saragozza, San Vitale, and Piazza della Costituzione).

From November 15 to 23, Piazza Maggiore will host two mini-tennis courts (10x16m) which will be available from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to anyone who wants to try their hand at this sport.

Finally, the Torre degli Asinelli will be lit up in green from November 16 to 23, and the facade of Palazzo Re Enzo on Piazza Maggiore will be lit up on Sunday, November 16, and from November 18 to 23.

On Sunday, November 16, the Green Carpet for the teams will be held in Piazza Nettuno, and the opening ceremony will be held at Palazzo Re Enzo in the presence of the teams and their staff. Fans will be able to greet the champions of Italy, Spain, Belgium, Austria, the Czech Republic, Argentina, Germany, and France, who will parade on the Green Carpet in Piazza Nettuno starting at 12 noon.

Tourist packages

If you're looking for hotels, tickets and experiences to do in the city on those days, secure the best seats and visit the official website to book HOTEL + TICKET or TICKET + EXPERIENCE packages.

Don't waste time, places are limited!