Temporary Maradona Museum at PalaCatania: commemorative exhibition and

Temporary Museum dedicated to Maradona at PalaCatania

PalaCatania will host a temporary exhibition dedicated to Diego Armando Maradona, organized alongside the Meta Catania vs Napoli Futsal fixture. The event features authentic memorabilia and serves as a fundraising initiative for charitable causes.

What’s on display

The exhibition presents a curated selection of original items linked to the Argentine legend. Highlights include:

• original match shirts worn in official matches;
• boots and shin guards from the player’s collection;
• the iconic warm-up jacket used before certain international fixtures;
• additional personal items and historic artifacts illustrating Maradona’s sporting legacy.

Organisation and purpose

The temporary display is presented in collaboration with the Vignati family, custodians of the Museo Maradona - Collezione Vignati, the institution authorized by Maradona’s family. The exhibition is short-term and timed to coincide with the match day activities.

Practical information

• Visiting hours: 3 April, from 15:00 to 21:00.
• Location: PalaCatania (internal exhibition area).
• Admission and charity: proceeds raised during the initiative will be donated to the Pediatric Oncology Ward at Policlinico di Catania and to Ibiscus – Lega per la Ricerca e il Trattamento della Leucemia E.T.S.

Context

The exhibition opening is paired with a sporting evening at PalaCatania; the local club will also display the recently won Coppa Italia trophy. The project combines cultural promotion, sporting memory and local solidarity.