The Italian Cup - about us
Presented by Gold Coast Connect

About Us

A one-day cultural and sporting celebration bringing together business leaders, media, community figures, Italian families, and football lovers.

Monday 12 October 2026 · Gold Coast Sports Hub (Italian-Australian Club), Fairway Drive, Clear Island Waters QLD

Who We Are
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Gold Coast Connect is a community initiative designed to strengthen connection across hospitality, tourism, business, sport and culture — bringing people together through shared experiences that build trust, opportunity, and long-term community impact. The Italian Cup is our first flagship initiative: a community-driven football and cultural event that celebrates Italian heritage in Australia through sport, food, culture and connection.

Gold Coast Connect
2nd
Edition
18–24
Teams
1
Full Day
Event Overview
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We bring you the 2nd edition of The Italian Cup — bringing together 18–24 teams made by hospitality & tourism businesses, local suppliers, community groups and the wider Italian-Australian community for a full day of football, food, music, culture and connection, all wrapped in a vibrant Italian atmosphere. A showcase of teamwork, local pride, and industry collaboration.

Benvenuti!
The Italian Cup - community
Why It Matters
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Across Australia, communities are strong but often disconnected. There are limited structured opportunities for meaningful connection between industries, generations, and cultural groups. Gold Coast Connect addresses this by creating environments where people can connect naturally through shared experiences rather than formal networking structures — the result is stronger relationships, greater collaboration, and improved community wellbeing.

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