Football On The Lake: The First-Ever Como Cup arrives with a Five-Day Festival on the Shores of Lake Como…Celtic will be there so let’s have a look at what’s happening…
This summer, football finds its most beautiful home. From July 23 to 27, Lake Como will host the first edition of Football On The Lake – a five-day festival of world-class football, music, food, and unforgettable experiences, centred around the brand new Como Cup.
Set against the stunning backdrop of the Alps and Italy’s most iconic lake, this immersive event brings together elite clubs, international fans, and a vibrant festival spirit in one of the most picturesque locations in the world.
The Football – Four clubs. Four days. One trophy
The Como Cup will see four major clubs go head-to-head in a knockout-style tournament at the historic Stadio Giuseppe Sinigaglia, with Como 1907 defending home turf.
The Line-Up
Daizen Maeda of Celtic FC during the Pre-Season Friendly match between Sporting CP and Celtic at Estadio Algarve on July 16, 2025 in Faro, Portugal. (Photo by Gualter Fatia/Getty Images)
AFC Ajax – Dutch giants, Eredivisie runners-up, and Europa League contenders.
Al-Ahli Saudi FC – Newly crowned AFC Champions League Elite winners, a rising force in Asia.
Celtic FC – Scottish champions and regulars in European competition. First British winners of the European Cup
Como 1907 – Fresh off their long-awaited return to Serie A, ready to host on home soil.
Match Schedule
Wednesday 23 July – Como 1907 vs Al-Ahli
Thursday 24 July – Ajax vs Celtic
Saturday 26 July – Third Place Playoff
Sunday 27 July – Final
Brendan Rodgers on Celtic at the Como Cup
Celtic manager Brendan Rodgers gestures on the touchline Sporting Lisbon v Celtic, Pre Season Friendly, Football, Estadio Algarve, Portugal – 16 Jul 2025 Estadio Algarve Portugal Photo Carlos Rodrigues Shutterstock
“We are delighted to accept this invitation to take part in the inaugural Como Cup. This is a great opportunity for the club to join in a really exciting tournament in the north of Italy, a place where football has such a huge focus.
We will meet some fantastic clubs and, as well as delivering great matches, the competition will act as very useful preparation for us ahead of the new season.”
The Festival
Football On The Lake is far more than just matches. Over five days, the city and lakeside will transform into a hub of entertainment and culture, uniting sport, music, food, fashion, and community:
Live DJ Sets – Curated line-ups bringing energy to the lakefront each evening.
Culinary Events – From Michelin-star chefs to local trattorie, taste the best of Italian cuisine.
Pop-Ups & Experiences – Fashion, football culture, art, and design from across Europe and beyond.
Lakeside Culture – Exhibitions, late-night lounges, and surprise performances.
The Vision
Como 1907 President Mirwan Suwarso explained the vision: “Football On The Lake is more than just a tournament – it’s a glimpse of what the future holds for Como.
‘Great football, unforgettable experiences, and one of the most beautiful settings in the world, all coming together in celebration. This is just the beginning. We’re building something special here – something that brings our community, our city, and the global game together in a way only Como can.”
Read this – The backstory to Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter
Thank you to everyone who has already pre-ordered the late David Potter’s last ever Celtic book, Celtic in the Eighties, which will be published on the fifth day of September by Celtic Star Books. The link to pre-order your copy is below…
Celtic in the Eighties by David Potter, out 5 September 2025. Available to pre-order now.
A new world record, 6 trophy winners in 2026 ??????
Adidas Cup, Como Cup, League Cup, Scottish Cup, Scotland League Champions, CL European Champions…..
I’ll get ma kagool……..
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You’ve forgotten the Cork Super Cup and whatever trophies we got for beating Sporting and Queens Park!
Selamat Como 1907 semangatt Indonesia