Not a professional pizza maker? Then this competition was made for you.
Maybe you're the one mixing dough on Sunday mornings while the rest of the house is still asleep. Maybe you've spent years perfecting your Margherita, one pizza at a time, until it truly became your own. Or perhaps you've always wondered how your pizza would stand up in front of expert judges—your pizza, the real Neapolitan one, made with passion, dedication, and heart.
The Vera Pizza Napoletana Amateur Champion 2026, organized in collaboration with Molino Spadoni, was created precisely for people like you.
A competition for pizza lovers. That's it.
You don't need a restaurant. You don't need professional experience. You don't need a résumé full of achievements. All you need is a passion for pizza-making and the desire to put your skills to the test in front of an expert judging panel, in a professional, authentic, and exciting competition environment.
If you're 16 years old or older, you're eligible to enter.
Bring your own dough, prepared at home according to the AVPN Regulations using the direct method. Everything else will be provided on-site: oven, ingredients, and equipment.
You'll have 10 minutes to stretch, top, and bake your Pizza Margherita.
Then the judges take over. The top three competitors will earn a place in the World Finals in Naples, and the overall winner will receive a complete travel package, including flights and accommodation, to compete on the world's biggest stage for True Neapolitan Pizza.
🔹 Forlì — June 25, 2026 | 10:00 AM | Molino Spadoni Academy
🔹 Naples — July 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM | AVPN Headquarters
The entry fee is €30.00. Registration closes 48 hours before the selected qualifying round, but availability is limited and spots are filling up quickly.
If you've ever asked yourself: "I wonder what people who don't know me would think of my pizza..." this is your chance to find out.
Register today and take your shot at the Vera Pizza Napoletana Amateur Champion 2026.
