The Sports & Gaming Fest

At WMF events and initiatives on the Sport & Gaming world

24 · 25 · 26 JUNE 2026 / BOLOGNAFIERE

Access with Fair Ticket

NUMBERS OF WMF 2025

+700

Exhibitors

+3.000

Startups and Investors

+73.000

Attendees

+90

Countries

+90

Stages

+1.000

Speakers

+350

Institutions

+72.8B

Total Participation in Deals

1.800

Exits

1.500B

Investment Portfolio

304B

AUM

+50

Bands and DJs

TOURNAMENTS - RETROGAMING - VR EXPERIENCES - EXHIBITION AREA - DRONE SOCCER

In the age of digital transformation, gaming has become a fundamental pillar of the global creative and technological industry. Far more than a mere pastime, video games now represent a testing ground for companies and investors, capable of uniting diverse communities and generations through new digital languages.

Since 2019, WMF has organized educational sessions and activities on this theme in collaboration with institutions, universities, and professional gamers. This year, the festival once again hosts the Sports & Gaming Fest: a celebration of innovation applied to sports and entertainment.

The Fest will be an interactive district where visitors can experience technology at 360 degrees: from the Gamers Arena, featuring VR stations and cutting-edge simulations, to the excitement of Drone Soccer, the sport of the future that merges robotics with athletic competition.

Scheduled for June 24, 25, and 26 during the three days of WMF, the Sports & Gaming Fest will be a true "village" offering a unique experience. Attendees can journey through the entire history of video games, from early experiments to the modern era, with countless stations and new, exclusive gaming experiences ready to be discovered!

GAMERS ARENA

Tournaments | Retrogaming | VR

300mq Area

You'll have the chance to connect with professional gamers and video game enthusiasts, experiencing the world of esports firsthand and testing the latest industry technologies within a dedicated area spanning over 300 square meters!

Arcade Zone

An authentic arcade with legendary arcade cabinets and special setups to relive the excitement of 1980s video games!

PS5/Xbox/Switch Area

The latest releases and the best video games all waiting to be tried out on numerous next-generation console stations.

Mario Kart 8 Experience

One of Nintendo's biggest successes in a multiplayer setup with 4 official Mario steering wheels!

Supermario vs Sonic Experience

Giant controllers and special setups to experience a unique gaming experience with some of the most iconic characters in gaming.

The History of Video Games

An interactive journey from the early prototypes of the 1960s to modern video games, featuring consoles, games, and rare pieces on display.

The House of the Dead Zone

Straight from the 90s, the iconic remake with modern light guns: wield the pistol and defeat your enemies!

DRONE SOCCER

1st EUROPEAN DRONE SOCCER CHAMPIONSHIP

Show | Gaming

Within the Sport & Gaming event at WMF 2026, the first-ever European Drone Soccer Championship will take place, alongside a series of friendly matches featuring teams from all over the world. Drone Soccer at WMF is more than just a show to watch: it is a unique opportunity to experience the thrill of piloting a drone firsthand, with the support of professional instructors and pilots.

Competition Area

Experience live matches between professional Drone Soccer teams competing in the first-ever European Tournament, alongside international friendly challenges: a unique spectacle returning for the third consecutive year, exclusively at WMF!

Test Area

A dedicated area where WMF attendees could personally experience the innovative sport of drone soccer, guided by the FIDA team, the Federation of International Dronesoccer Association.

More Experiences at the Sports & Gaming Fest

Experience the adrenaline of motorsport like never before: jump into the VRS simulators, featuring ultra-realistic wheels and rigs entirely designed in Italy, and feel the driving physics of a real racing car.

Check out the legendary DeLorean, the ultimate 80s icon! One of the most faithful replicas in Italy, featuring a working electronic system, is waiting to take you on a journey through time!

Explore the immersive area dedicated to sci-fi cinema: in collaboration with the Galaxy APS Association, visitors can get a close-up look at iconic props and replicas crafted with cinematic precision.

Join the Sports & Gaming Fest

Get access to the Sports & Gaming events with the Fair Ticket,
available in both 3-Day and 1-Day options for single-day access.

TICKETS ON OFFER UNTIL 29/05

Fair Ticket

3 DAYS

instead of

BUY NOW

OFFER ENDS 29/05

THIS TICKET GRANTS ACCESS TO:

21 Open Stages

Expo Area

Business Matching

Startup Area

Expo Area & B2B

Sports & Gaming

WMF Platform

Who should choose this offer?

Per chi vuole accesso a tutte le opportunità e le attività dell’Area Fieristica, tra incontri B2B, tech show, distretti espositivi tematici, gaming e open stage.

Fair Ticket

1 DAY

instead of

BUY NOW

OFFER ENDS 29/05

THIS TICKET GRANTS ACCESS TO:

7 Open Stages

Expo Area

Business Matching

Startup Area

AI District

Sports & Gaming

WMF Platform

Who should choose this offer?

Per chi vuole accesso a tutte le opportunità e le attività dell’Area Fieristica, tra incontri B2B, tech show, distretti espositivi tematici, gaming e open stage.

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Sponsorship opportunities

Present your products and services, organize dedicated events on the stages, or live demonstrations or speeches, brand visibility activities at the Fair, but also personalized spaces on the Mainstage. Choose the solution that best suits your needs!

Become a Sponsor

Book Your Stand

Bring your business to the Exhibition Area: every year an area dedicated to esports, where companies can make themselves known and companies in the growth phase will be able to meet with experts to expand their business. Book your stand now and secure a highly visible space.

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Education

A large space dedicated to professional development, featuring all the latest trends and a vision for the future of Esports.

Bring your expertise to the E-sports & Gaming Fest: apply to the WMF Call for Speakers!

Become a Speaker

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