SEASON OF CHAMPIONS
SUMMER 2026, BEYOND THE FIFA WORLD CUP
Summer 2026 marks a turning point in the sporting calendar. An unusually dense lineup of top-tier events across football, tennis, motorsport and rugby will transform the season into a continuous stream of high-attention moments.
This report explores how brands can look beyond the FIFA World Cup and move through a broader landscape of sport-driven attention - a succession of cultural touchpoint shaped by distinct fanbases, narratives and media ecosystems.
What you’ll discover in the report:
How attention will flow across the season, identifying where emotion, passion and cultural relevance will converge.
How Italian audiences will engage with a constantly evolving sport ecosystem, driven by multiple communities and cultural dynamics.
Where brands can unlock relevance, identifying the most effective moments, channels and activation strategies to deliver cultural impact.