Accreditation for the Rieti 2026 European Athletics U18 Championships on 16-19 July is now officially open.
Media representatives are invited to submit their accreditation requests by completing the official form by the deadline of 14 June 2026.
All applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible to ensure a smooth accreditation process. The event will bring together Europe’s most talented young athletes in one of the most celebrated venues in the sport.
Completion of the registration form does not automatically guarantee accreditation.
Travel
Official entry points
- Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
- Roma Tiburtina Train Station
Arrival & departure transfers
All accredited media who have booked official accommodation through the LOC will receive transportation from their designated arrival point to their hotel. The same transfer service will also be available for departures at the end of the event.
Media representatives are encouraged to walk to the Main Accreditation Centre to collect their accreditation, as it is conveniently located in the city centre next to the competition venue.
For accredited media who have not booked official accommodation through the LOC, transfer from their official entry point to the Main Accreditation Centre will be provided if the centre is open. If it is closed, media representatives will need to arrange their own transportation.
On-site transportation
To those who are accredited for the event and staying in the official media hotel (booked through the LOC), the LOC will provide transportation between the official media hotel and the competition venue. Times of the shuttle bus will be provided at the information board in the media hotel.
Accommodation
The official media hotel is:
Hotel Cavour ****
Piazza Cavour, 10
02100 Rieti
Room rates*:
Single room: 100 EUR
Double Single Use room: 110 EUR
Double/Twin room: 140 EUR
*Quoted prices are per room, per night and include VAT, accommodation tax, breakfast and Wi-Fi.
Check-in time: 14:00
Check-out time: 11:00
Media Centre
The Media Centre will be located at the competition venue.
Opening hours are as follows:
- Tuesday 14 July 2026: TBC
- Wednesday 15 July: 09:00 – 20:00
- Thursday 16 July 2026: 07:00 – 22:30
- Friday 17 July 2026: 07:00 – 22:30
- Saturday 18 July 2026: 07:00 – 22:30
- Sunday 19 July 2026: 07:00 – 22:30
Accreditation
The Main Accreditation Centre will be located at the competition venue at:
PalaCordoni
Piazzale Adolfo Leoni
02100 Rieti, RI
Accreditation centre opening hours and dates will be provided once your request for accreditation has been processed.