Puglia Balloon Cup 2026
24–29 August | Gravina in Puglia, Italy 🇮🇹

Dear Pilots,

Join us in Southern Italy for a unique international competition surrounded by canyons, ravines, plateaus, and endless skies in the heart of Puglia.

The Puglia Balloon Cup 2026 welcomes pilots from all over the world to experience competition, networking, ballooning culture, and authentic Italian hospitality in one of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular locations.

First international hot air balloon competition ever organised in Southern Italy.

Why join?

• Free entry
• Free propane for all competition flights
• Accommodation for pilot + crew (up to 4 total members)
• €500 travel support contribution for international teams
• Premium Pilot Pack & partner offers
• Valuable prizes + €3,500 valued Special Experience Prize for first top 3 pilots
• Night Glows, Key Grab Flights & festival atmosphere

Competition highlights

• • FAI AX Rules
  • Balloon Live Logger scoring
  • Morning flights in ideal conditions
  • Limited to 20 pilots

A competition… and an experience.

Fly. Compete. Experience Southern Italy.

👉 Register now:
https://www.watchmefly.net/events/event.php?e=pugliaballooncup2026&v=reg

We look forward to welcoming you to Puglia.

• Contact: Francesco Ruggieri
• Website
• info@mongolfieresuditalia.com
• +39 3202287416