Professional Basque pelota returns to Amorebieta with four fixtures scheduled between December and January, El Correo reported.
Organizers from Baiko Pilota and Aspe, alongside the Amorebieta-Etxano Town Council, launched the Pilota Profest series to encourage participation among local residents and draw younger fans to the town frontón. Ainhoa Salterain joined Unai Iglesias and professional pelotaris Aitor Elordi, Jokin Altuna, and Aimar Morgaetxebarria for the official presentation.
“La importancia de la pelota como parte de la tradición, la cultura y la identidad del municipio,” Salterain said during the announcement.
She thanked the organizing companies for returning to the locality and emphasized that such events allow residents to watch top-tier athletes while introducing the sport to younger generations.
The tournament retains the format used in previous editions. Each session features two matches: a Serie A encounter paired with either a Serie B clash or an exhibition game.
Friday evening events begin at 20:45 local time, while the Monday fixture on January 4 features a special 19:30 start.
Individual tickets cost between 20 and 35 euros. The lowest pricing applies to seats in the upper tier of the frontón to encourage attendance among younger spectators. Court-level season passes went on sale for 100 euros.
Match days combine competitive sport with a festive atmosphere. Every session includes a live DJ, prize drawings, and audience participation games.
Public broadcaster ETB plans to televise most of the fixtures live, though organizers have not yet confirmed the exact broadcast schedule for individual matches.
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