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Europeans 2027 · 1–4 July
Group of players and spectators around the flags of the European nations laid out on the grass of a park

European Kubb Championships 2027

The European Kubb Championships, for the first time in Italy.

1–4 July 2027 · San Pietro in Cariano, Valpolicella. Organised by A.S.D. Kubb Italia, under the patronage of the Comune di San Pietro in Cariano.

The programmeWhere to stay

Until the opening ceremony

236days20hours30minutes

17

nations expected

The numbers

Europe's Kubb community is coming to Valpolicella.

players
300+
players
teams
150
teams
days of Kubb
4
days of Kubb
Large group photo on the grass in front of the red gazebos and the feather flag with the association's logo, green hills and houses in the background, blue sky.
Your hosts: the community at the III ValpoKubb, Marano di Valpolicella, August 2025.

Why it's a big deal

The most important Kubb event in Europe.

Every year the European Kubb Championships bring together teams and players from across the continent: Sweden, Germany, Switzerland, Belgium, France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Spain and many more.

In 2027 they come to Italy for the first time, thanks to a community born in Valpolicella: playing since 2023, an association since 2024, and in 2026 the first European gold, in Linz.

Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine (France), 2025

380
players in the singles
450+
players in the 3vs3 team event
14
nations in the national-team competition
For Italian players, it's the chance to take on the best without boarding a plane.
Italian flag in the foreground among the crowd of nations, with Belgian, French and Swiss flags waving and a big screen in the background
The Italian tricolour among the flags of the nations, Port-Jérôme-sur-Seine, 2025.
Team on the podium in the evening with medals round their necks and an Italian flag spread out, magenta lights on the stage

Gold · 3vs3 Freshman · Linz 2026

In Linz, the first gold.

In Linz the Verona team I Bifolchi finished first out of 66 teams in the 3vs3 Freshman, without losing a single match. That's how we head into our home European Championships.

How it went

Programme

Four days of Kubb.

Three days of championship play, then a Sunday open to everyone. Times are taken from the association's calendar; you'll also find updates on the European Kubb website.

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  1. Thursday 1 July · 12:00–22:00

    Opening ceremony

    The delegations arrive and the flags parade in: the first European Kubb Championships ever played in Italy get under way.

    Flag bearers in white shirts parade across the grass with the Czech flag and other flags in front of the crowd

    Photo: the parade of nations, Hradec Králové 2024.

  2. Friday 2 July · 8:00–22:00

    Tournament · 1vs1 and 6vs6

    • 1vs1
    • 6vs6

    First day of competition: singles and the six-player national teams.

    Match in the main arena with crown-shaped towers and spectators all around the pitch, seen from behind the crowd

    Photo: the main arena, Hradec Králové 2024.

  3. Saturday 3 July · 8:00–24:00

    Tournament · 3vs3 and 6vs6, prize-giving

    • 3vs3
    • 6vs6

    The finals, the medals and the closing ceremony.

    Golden sunset over the playing pitches, with players backlit and a white marquee

    Photo: evening at the European Championships, Port-Jérôme 2025.

  4. Open to everyone

    Sunday 4 July · 10:00–22:00

    V.K.G. Valpolicella Kubb Games

    Open tournaments, side competitions and free play for Italians and visitors alike. One last day to say goodbye to Valpolicella together.

    Kubb match on the grass with players on the throwing line, a bell tower and rocky mountains in the background

    Photo: free play at the Festival del Gioco, Dolcè 2025.

These photos are from past European Championships and from our own events. The lawn at via Tofane you'll see for yourself.

The venue

A lawn among the vineyards.

Play takes place at the via Tofane sports grounds in San Pietro in Cariano: in the heart of Valpolicella Classica, between Verona and Lake Garda.

Large park lawn with cypresses and hills in the background: a Kubb pitch marked out with wooden kubbs, two players shaking hands in the middle and many people watching from the sides, with a red gazebo on the left
The Valpolicella hills from the Parco di Fumane, 2025. Photos of the via Tofane pitch are coming soon.
Lake GardaDomegliara station≈ 10 minVerona Airport≈ 30 minVerona Porta Nuova≈ 25 minVerona centre≈ half an hourVia Tofane
Simplified diagram. Approximate driving times, with no traffic.

  • By air

    Verona Villafranca Airport (VRN), about 30 minutes by car. From Venice and Milan to Verona by train in just over an hour.

  • By train

    Domegliara–Sant'Ambrogio station (Verona–Brenner line), about 10 minutes by car. Verona Porta Nuova, about 25.

  • By car

    A22 motorway, Verona Nord exit, then the Valpolicella provincial road towards San Pietro in Cariano.

Via Tofane, 37029 San Pietro in Cariano (VR)

View on the map

Road to 2027

The next player in the Italy shirt could be you.

A player in a light T-shirt leans forward and throws a stick low over the grassy pitch; in the background terraced vineyard hills under a blue sky.

Want to play?

You can learn the rules in ten minutes, and at our open days we bring the sets. Join the association and get ready with us: as soon as the entry process for the European Championships is decided, we'll post it here.

Join the associationThe open days
Kubb matches on the lawn below a historic building with a balustrade, players and children around the kubbs.

Want to come and watch?

Play is outdoors and you can follow the matches from the sidelines. On Sunday 4 July, the V.K.G. Valpolicella Kubb Games are open to everyone: open tournaments and free play.

The programmeWhere to stay

Hospitality

Stay close to the Championships lawn.

Houses and apartments in Valpolicella, ten minutes at most from via Tofane: whether you're playing or coming to cheer.

All 7 places to stay
Players toast with glasses of white wine under the gazebo, one holding a bottle and a wooden king.
Festa dei Vini Classici, Pedemonte, May 2025

A discount for anyone coming for the Kubb

Enter the code before you book: it's valid for players, families, friends and spectators at Kubb events.

ValpoKubbItalia
  • The courtyard of the Le Salette farmhouse, with a table and parasol between the stone walls.6 min from the pitches

    Fumane · up to 6 guests

    Le Salette Wine Wellness Retreat

    A farmhouse on a winery estate, with sauna and hot tub

    Discount code ValpoKubbItalia

    Book
  • The garden at Casa di Bianca, with the hot tub under the olive tree.9 min from the pitches

    Pedemonte · up to 4 guests

    Casa di Bianca

    A hot tub in the garden, beneath the hills

    Discount code ValpoKubbItalia

    Book
  • The brick façade of Villa Perlar, with the lawn and flowers.9 min from the pitches

    Negrar · up to 6 guests

    Villa Perlar

    A hot tub in the garden, and table tennis in the garage

    Discount code ValpoKubbItalia

    Book
  • The living room of an apartment at Casa Palmira, with an orange sofa and a view of the hills.10 min from the pitches

    Negrar · up to 21 guests

    Casa Palmira · sei appartamenti

    Six apartments in one house: a whole team under one roof

    Discount code ValpoKubbItalia

    Book

Partners and supporters

A European Championship is built with the local community.

Businesses, wineries, associations and volunteers: if you'd like to be part of the first edition in Italy, we'll tell you what's needed and how we work together.

Under the patronage of the Comune di San Pietro in Cariano.

Become a partner
Wide lawn with a Kubb pitch, bell tower, mountains, gazebo and a colourful van used as a stage under a cloudy sky
The valley at Dolcè, Festival del Gioco 2025.

FAQ

Questions about the Championships.

Can I come and watch without playing?

Yes: play is outdoors, on a lawn, and you can follow the matches from the sidelines. The times for each day are in the programme.

The programme →
Can I play at the European Championships if I've only just started?

There are categories for newcomers at the European Championships too: in fact, our team's win in Linz came in the 3vs3 Freshman. Join the association and play this season's tournaments: we'll help you put a team together. On Sunday there are open tournaments and free play for everyone.

Join us →
Where can I stay?

In Valpolicella, in houses and apartments a few minutes from the pitches, with a discount for everyone coming to the European Championships, whether you're playing or not.

All the options →
What can families and everyone travelling with the players do while the matches are on?

We're in the heart of Valpolicella: wineries, e-bike rides through the vineyards, Verona half an hour away. The experiences offered by our local partners are on the Where to stay page.

The experiences →

See you in Valpolicella.

236 days to go: 1–4 July 2027, San Pietro in Cariano.

The programmeJoin the association

See you on the pitch.

Join the association Europeans 2027
Large park lawn with cypresses and hills in the background: a Kubb pitch marked out with wooden kubbs, two players shaking hands in the middle and many people watching from the sides, with a red gazebo on the leftEvening prize-giving on a stage: three players show their plaques while a man speaks into the microphoneMan in a straw hat throws a stick low over the grass, the stick in flight towards the red kingKubb match on the grass with players on the throwing line, a bell tower and rocky mountains in the backgroundIn the evening, under the string lights, a player throws a stick along a pitch marked out on the grass while others watchA player in a light T-shirt leans forward and throws a stick low over the grassy pitch; in the background terraced vineyard hills under a blue sky.A player in a straw hat bends and throws a stick on the grass, while two teammates wait their turn; in the background a valley with vineyards and hills.Two men celebrate with raised fists under a blue gazebo, one wearing a horned Viking helmetA player in a straw hat throws a stick, seen in flight, while a boy with folded arms watches; behind, trees in full sun.Group photo of all the participants on the grass, standing and kneeling, in front of the gazebos and the Kubb Italia flagPrize-giving in front of the A.S.D. Kubb Italia board: seven people with certificates and boxes of wine in handA player in a black policewoman costume throws with one leg raised, next to a teammate dressed as a chef, in front of a low stone wall.