The Bilboa Bobo Summer Cup Padel Tour 2025, created by former football star Christian Vieri, returns this summer with a vibrant mix of sport, entertainment, and charitable purpose. The event spans three weekends in iconic Italian beach towns—Senigallia, Cervia-Milano Marittima, and Lignano Sabbiadoro—offering free access to fans and families. Each stop features amateur padel tournaments, celebrity matches, and a lively village atmosphere open from morning until late evening.
Vieri’s vision for connection and competition
Vieri, known for his charisma both on and off the pitch, emphasizes the importance of engaging with fans and creating real competition. “It’s not a parade,” he said. “It’s a tough tournament, played in friendship but with no one wanting to lose.” Former footballers including Matri, Candela, Locatelli, and Pancaro will join Vieri in challenging qualified amateurs from the Italy Padel Tour circuit.
Supporting diabetes research and families
Beyond the courts, the event carries a strong social mission. Proceeds and awareness efforts will support the association “Sostegno 70” and its project “Un Brutto t1po!”, which focuses on research into type 1 diabetes and assistance for families of affected children. Charity dinners and mini auctions will be held during each weekend to boost fundraising and community involvement.
A growing tradition of summer sport
Now in its latest edition, the Bobo Summer Cup has become a staple of Italy’s summer sports calendar. With its blend of high-energy padel matches, celebrity appearances, and heartfelt causes, the tour continues to grow in popularity. Vieri’s initiative reflects a broader movement in sports where competition meets compassion, and where fans can rally behind both their favorite players and meaningful causes
