Summit on the venue for the 2027 Trofeo Inalpi
Date of the event:
On 9 November 2026 the City of Turin and the Piedmont Region meet to find an alternative venue for the Trofeo Inalpi, the foil fencing Grand Prix held in Turin for sixteen editions, after the new international fencing calendar leaves the Inalpi Arena unavailable for the 2027 edition [1][2].
The scheduling problem
In 2026 the Trofeo Inalpi was held from 5 to 7 February at the Inalpi Arena, on corso Sebastopoli. For 2027, however, the International Fencing Federation (FIE) has set the competition for 26 to 28 February, moving it about three weeks later than the previous edition [1]. That same weekend, the Inalpi Arena is also due to host UBL – The Italian Championship, an event that has already named the Turin arena as its venue. The clash between the two events leaves the venue unavailable for the fencing Grand Prix [1].
The options under consideration
A first option had involved the PalaVela, but the solution was reportedly dropped, according to La Stampa [1]. Still under discussion is the Oval Lingotto, a venue built for the Turin 2006 Winter Olympics, where the speed skating events were held, now mainly used for trade fairs and exhibitions. Hosting the Grand Prix there would require checking the feasibility of the staging, the fencing pistes and the spaces for athletes and spectators [1].
Another possible route is a new agreement on dates between the Inalpi Arena and one of the two events, within the limits of the FIE's international calendar. The talks between the City and the Region, set for 9 November 2026, are aimed precisely at finding a solution that avoids moving the competition out of Turin [1][2].
Sources
- CronacaQui Torino — 9 November 2026
- La Stampa — 9 November 2026