A place of great historical and symbolic value in the heart of the city, chosen to strengthen the bond between the Club and Venice. In recent days, the Venezia FC first team visited the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a monumental building where memory and culture engage with the local community, and which today stands as a landmark venue for events and cultural initiatives.

For the occasion, the full squad, together with Head Coach Giovanni Stroppa, posed for the first time with the complete range of Venezia FC 25/26 official kits: five match jerseys and two goalkeeper kits, brought together in a single image to underscore the strength of the Club’s visual identity and the breadth of a collection that represents one of the most distinctive elements of its journey across sport, culture, and belonging.


VENEZIA FC, THE TEAM VISITS THE SCUOLA GRANDE DELLA MISERICORDIA

Venezia FC SpA welcomes with satisfaction the awarding of the tender for the concession to manage the new stadium at Bosco dello Sport, following the assessment that the proposal submitted by the Club was suitable and compliant with the required criteria.

The Club is now prepared for the final procedural step, represented by the execution of the concession agreement.


Venezia FC S.p.A.: satisfaction over the awarding of the Bosco dello Sport tender

Venezia FC welcomed a delegation of 25 undergraduate students from the CIMBA Italy program — an academic institution based at the La Salle International Campus – Istituti Filippin in Pieve del Grappa and affiliated with the University of Iowa — as part of an educational experience that combines sport, culture, and management. The orange-and-green club thus opened its doors to these students from the United States, who are currently spending a semester studying abroad in Italy.

During the visit, participants had the opportunity to engage directly with the world of professional Italian football, exploring topics related to sports management, marketing, and the operation of a football club. The meeting served as a practical exchange between academic theory and real-world application, offering students a privileged perspective on how an organization like Venezia FC operates.

Throughout the session, the students met several members of the club’s management team: Tancredi Vitale (Managing Director), Nicholas Vieira (Head of Brand Marketing), Romano Cinelli (Head of Commerce), and Andrea Rogg (Stadium & Operations). The meeting provided direct insights into the management of a professional club and how sporting performance, business strategy, and brand development are integrated in modern football.

The session opened with an introduction to the club and its organizational structure by Managing Director Tancredi Vitale, who outlined the role of the leadership team and the club’s main strategic directions. This was followed by Nicholas Vieira, who explored the positioning of the Venezia FC brand, focusing on collaborations with the fashion and lifestyle sectors, as well as global digital fan engagement strategies.

Romano Cinelli then presented the club’s business model, analyzing its main revenue streams and growth strategies within the context of professional football. Finally, Andrea Rogg shared insights on stadium operations.

The participating students come from ten American universities, including Purdue University, the University of Wisconsin–Madison, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute, and pursue diverse fields of study ranging from business and psychology to international relations.

In addition to academic activities, the CIMBA program integrates cultural and professional experiences across Italy, including company visits, workshops, and activities related to local traditions. The visit to Venezia FC fits into this context as a unique opportunity to explore the value of sport as an economic, social, and cultural driver.

The event once again confirms Venezia FC’s commitment to promoting international initiatives and fostering dialogue between sport, education, and innovation, strengthening its role not only on the pitch but also as a cultural and educational reference point.

Venezia FC Hosts International Students for a Company Visit

Venice, 10 February 2026 — Venezia FC and NOCTA unveil the 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey, designed by Drake Ramberg: a project deeply rooted in the element that more than any other defines Venice—water. More than a simple colorway, the new jersey interprets water as origin, movement, and shared identity: the force that has shaped the city and continues to connect the people who inhabit it. This vision takes shape through Siamo Nati Sull’Acqua (Born on the water), a campaign that brings together voices from Venice’s contemporary creative community, involved by Venezia FC to take part in a collective expression of belonging and connection to the territory.

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey translates this concept into design through layered shades of blue that evoke the depth and constant motion of the lagoon. Water is not treated as a backdrop, but as a language: fluid, reflective, and in continuous transformation. In direct dialogue with the territory, the campaign images, shot by photographer Diogo Lopes, portray the creative community who play on and off the pitch.

Venezia FC players Gianluca Busio, Marko Farji, Lynn Gismann, Kike Perez, John Yeboah and Alice Zuanti appear alongside artists and cultural figures from the city — including Cristina Collu, Director of Fondazione Querini Stampalia; chef Silvia Rozas; environmental scientist Jane Da Mosto; and designer Marco Zavagno with his son, among others — each bearing witness to a lived and authentic relationship with Venice.

“This project continues the narrative that defines Venezia FC: a Club deeply rooted in and inseparable from its city, yet driven by a bold, contemporary, and global creative language,”

Tancredi Vitale, Managing Director of Venezia FC

“With the 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey, we wanted to create something that authentically brings together design, culture, and community—true to Venice and meaningful beyond its borders. The campaign reflects our belief that football can act as a cultural platform, capable of connecting people, disciplines, and stories through a shared sense of belonging.”

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey follows the same conceptual path as the 25/26 Fourth Jersey launched in December, reinterpreted through a palette inspired by the Winged Lion of St. Mark. Historical symbols are distilled through Ramberg’s distinctive graphic language, striking a balance between heritage and contemporary form. The result is a jersey conceived not only for the pitch, but as a narrative object: research-driven, culturally grounded, and unmistakably Venetian.

The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey will be worn on the pitch for the first time on 10 February, on the occasion of the match between Venezia FC and Modena FC at the “Pier Luigi Penzo” Stadium.

Building on a cultural partnership begun in 2023 and developed into a shared journey combining art, sport, and community engagement, Ocean Space will host, at the Church of San Lorenzo in Venice, the exposition-event conceived and presented by Venezia FC, tomorrow 11 February from 2 to 7 PM with free admission.

Ocean Space's 2026 artistic season, meanwhile, will reopen on 28 March with two projects: the exhibition Tide of Returns and the policy lab Nature Speaks, Listening for Rights of Nature in Venice and Europe, a community-led initiative to recognize the Venetian Lagoon as an entity with legal personhood within Italian and European law.


The 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey and the 25/26 Special Edition Match Fourth Jersey will be available starting at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, 10 February, on shop.veneziafc.it and at official Venezia FC stores:

Rialto and Santi Apostoli, Venice: open daily from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Ca’ Venezia, Mestre: open Tuesday to Friday from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM; Saturday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Gianluca Busio
Marko Farji
Kike Perez
John Yeboah

From Venice creative and cultural community

Francesco Vittorio Bassan — co- founder Katkoot Italia
Elena Callegari — Metabolismo Lagunare
Cristiana Collu — Director, Fondazione Querini Stampalia
Jane da Mosto — Environmental Scientist
Elia Favaro — Electronic Music Collective
Pia Sophie Ottes — Director, Victoria Mirò Venezia
Sibylle Righetti — Manager and Project Coordinator, Edipo Re
Silvia Rozas — Chef
Lorenzo Vitturi — Artist
Marco Zavagno — Designer and co-founder of the multidisciplinary design studio Zaven
Zeno Zavagno — Son of Marco Zavagno from VFC Academy
999999999 — Musician


About NOCTA
NOCTA is Drake’s premium sub-label in partnership with Nike, officially launched in December 2020. The name references Drake’s “nocturnal creative process.” NOCTA delivers essential, performance-oriented sportswear that merges functionality with urban aesthetics. Designed for “those who work hard and never stop,” the line includes apparel and footwear suited for both creative work and everyday wear, positioned at the intersection of music, sport, and fashion.


Venezia FC is a professional football club and a cultural enterprise rooted in the city of Venice. Founded in 1907, it interprets the spirit of the lagoon through identity-driven football, sporting integrity, and a distinctive approach to design. The First Team plays its home matches at the Pier Luigi Penzo Stadium, the second-oldest stadium in Italy, located on the island of Sant’Elena, adjacent to the Venice Biennale. Throughout its history, the Club has competed primarily in the top two tiers of Italian football and currently plays in Serie B.
The organization is committed to sporting excellence at all levels, with men’s, women’s, and youth teams sharing the same ambition, discipline, and aesthetic sensibility. Owned by Venezia FC SpA, the Club operates under a long-term strategy focused on sustainable growth, the development of sporting and brand assets, and strong corporate governance. The executive team, composed of Italian professionals with international experience, pursues sporting performance while promoting civic engagement and cultural innovation. Venezia FC is more than a football institution: it is a platform for partners, investors, and supporters seeking a deeper connection between sport, culture, and purpose.


Ocean Space is the TBA21–Academy’s hub in Venice, dedicated to exhibitions, research projects, and public programs that foster engagement and environmental advocacy for eco-social regeneration. Located in the Church of San Lorenzo, Ocean Space develops long-term collaborations within the Venetian lagoon and connects them to global debates on oceans, climate, and justice.
After remaining closed to the public for over 100 years, the space reopened in 2019 following a major restoration promoted by TBA21 and led by its founder and chair Francesca Thyssen-Bornemisza, in collaboration with the City of Venice. For the 2026 season, Ocean Space will reopen on 28 March with two projects: the exhibition Tide of Returns and the policy lab Nature Speaks. Listening for Rights of Nature in Venice and Europe.


Venezia FC

VENEZIA FC, THE TEAM VISITS THE SCUOLA GRANDE DELLA MISERICORDIA

Venezia FC S.p.A.: satisfaction over the awarding of the Bosco dello Sport tender

Venezia FC Hosts International Students for a Company Visit

Venezia FC and NOCTA present the 25/26 Special Edition Fourth Jersey designed by Drake Ramberg