Opening Ceremony

The centerpiece of the Ceremony is the parade of the participating teams

Tuesday 7 of July

Donostia Arena (Illumbe) 18:30h | 21:30h

A memory for a lifetime!

Due to the expansion works at Anoeta Stadium, the Opening Ceremony will exceptionally be held this year at the "Donostia Arena" (Illumbe), located less than a 10-minute walk from the tournament Fan Zone.

As the venue has a capacity of 10,000 people, the Opening Ceremony will be held in two sessions this year: at 6:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Each club has already been notified of the session for which it has been selected.

The highlight of the event will be the parade of all participating delegations. Foreign clubs will parade first, followed by national clubs, and the parade will conclude with the local clubs.

All participating clubs are invited to take part in the Opening Parade. Each club may register one team to participate in the parade. This team must be registered in the "My Team Info" section before June 20. If a club has not registered the team that will represent it in the parade by that date, it will be understood that the club will not be able to participate in the Opening Parade. This year, due to space limitations, it will not be possible for players from several teams of the same club to parade together.

During the Gala there will be live musical performances, choreographies, and a spectacular light and sound show, making this day an unforgettable experience for players, coaches, and spectators alike.

Tickets and access

Players, coaches, and family members who have booked accommodation through the Organisation will have free access with their accreditation: PLAYER, COACH or SUPPORTER.

Ticket sales for the general public will begin in mid-June via a link that will be published on the official website.

Prices: