Pamplona-Iruña will host the U22 Basque Pelota World Championship from 25 to 31 August for the first time since its first edition in 1984. Pamplona-Iruña joins Arnedo, Soria, Valdepeñas, Barcelona, Palencia, Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Íscar and Valleado.

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These eight cities have hosted this international event in the 30-metre, 36-metre, 54-metre and trinquete fronton modalities.

The World Under-22 Pelota Basque Pelota Championship is one of the great international showcases for the sport’s young talents. It is an exceptional atmosphere that will serve to celebrate the successes of those pelotaris who aspire to take their place at the top of the world list.

Pamplona-Iruña, and especially the prestigious Labrit pelota court, will capitalise for a few days on the universality of Basque pelota, its values and the spirit of an indigenous sport. A world-class experience that will be innovative and accessible to everyone.

SEVEN TEAMS ASPIRE TO BE THE FUTURE OF THE SPORT

The teams that will participate in this world championship are Argentina, which will compete in Pala Corta and Paleta Cuero. Bolivia will compete in Pelota Mano individual and pairs, Cuba will join Bolivia and add Pala Corta, Paleta Cuero and individual men’s Cesta Punta.

Spain, France and Mexico will compete in Pelota Mano individual and in pairs, in Pala Corta, in Paleta Cuero and Cesta Punta men’s individual and women’s pairs.

To experience this spectacle and learn from the best pelotaris of Basque Pelota, you can take out a season ticket for every day for €50, single days for €5 and €10.