Lignano Basket Pre-season Tournament

Lignano Sabbiadoro Pre-Season Tournament 2025: The ButanGas Memorial Bortoluzzi Trophy

Get ready for a spectacular weekend of high-level basketball! The Lignano Sabbiadoro Pre-Season Tournament returns for its 5th edition to celebrate the ButanGas Memorial Bortoluzzi Trophy. This prestigious pre-season event transforms the Lignano Sabbiadoro Municipal Gym into a hub for sports fans, featuring professional teams battling it out for early-season glory.

This is an unmissable opportunity for basketball enthusiasts to see top-tier athletes and rising stars compete in a thrilling and competitive atmosphere on the beautiful Italian coast.

Full Tournament Schedule & Game Times

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2025

• 7:00 PM - Forlì Basketball vs Basket Cento
• 9:15 PM - UEB Gesteco Cividale vs Basket Mestre

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2025 - A Day of Basketball for Everyone

• 12:00 PM - Special Exhibition Game: Italian Women's Deaf National Basketball Team (Free Entry)
• 2:00 PM - Under 19 Showcase: UEB Cividale U19 vs Mestre U19 (Free Entry)
• 4:15 PM - 3rd Place Final
• 6:30 PM - Dinamo Basket Gorizia vs Sistema Pordenone Basket
• 8:45 PM - Championship Final: Awarding of the ButanGas Memorial Bortoluzzi Trophy

Ticket Information & Live Broadcast

• Tickets: A full-day pass is available for €10.00.
  • Advance Purchase: Available on the Vivaticket platform (online and affiliated physical stores).
  • At the Door: Available on the day of the event at the gym's box office, subject to capacity.
• Limited Seating: We highly recommend purchasing tickets in advance to guarantee your spot.
• Live TV Broadcast: Can't make it to the gym? All games will be broadcast live on Telefriuli.

A Tournament of Legacy and Sport

More than just games, this event honors a legacy. The Memorial Bortoluzzi pays tribute to a seminal figure in Italian basketball, whose passion for the sport continues to inspire this exciting tournament.