Unmissable Sports Lunch
FOUR FOOTBALL LEGENDS - ONE UNMISSABLE EVENT
Four of world football's most iconic figures shall come together on one stage at the Unmissable Sports Lunch at Optus Stadium on Friday 7 August from 12:30pm.
Join Italian football legends Alessandro Del Piero, Christian Vieri, Giorgio Chiellini and Javier Zanetti as they share never-before-heard stories from their extraordinary careers, leadership lessons from the world's biggest clubs, and insights into the future of the global game.
Following the lunch, attendees will have the exclusive opportunity to view a live training session at the Optus Stadium.
This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience for football fans, business leaders and sports enthusiasts alike.
KEY DETAILS:
Friday 7th August 2026
Optus Stadium
Riverview
12.30pm -3.30pm inc Live Training Session
Ticketing Information below
Why should I come?
- Four football legends together on one stage – Hear exclusive insights from Christian Vieri, Alessandro Del Piero, Javier Zanetti and Giorgio Chiellini.
- Stories you’ve never heard before – Go behind the scenes of World Cups, Champions League campaigns and iconic football rivalries.
- Gain insights into the future of global football – Hear perspectives on player development, club culture, leadership and the modern game.
- Leadership lessons from elite performers – Discover the mindset, resilience and decision-making that shaped some of football’s greatest careers.
- Exclusive access to global sporting icons – A rare opportunity to see and hear from these legends in an intimate setting.
- Network with leaders from sport and business – Connect with executives, investors, sporting organisations and fellow fans.
- Witness a live training session – See football greatness up close as the legends take part in an exclusive live training experience following the lunch.
- Create lifelong memories – Be part of a once-in-a-lifetime event that may never be repeated in Australia.
Tickets
Unmissable Sports Lunch | Optus Stadium | Friday 7th August
Unmissable Sports Lunch Speakers
Hon Rita Saffioti MLA is the Deputy Premier, Treasurer, Minister for Transport and Minister for Sport and Recreation.
Rita has served as a senior Cabinet Minister across multiple portfolios since the Labor Government was elected in 2017, including Transport, Tourism, Planning, Lands, Ports, and Treasury.
As a Minister, Rita quickly gained a reputation for being hard-working, driven, and focused on delivering outcomes for the people of Western Australia.
Christian Vieri is one of football’s most prolific strikers, scoring over 300 career goals and starring for some of the world’s biggest clubs, including Inter Milan, Juventus and Atlético Madrid.
A legend of the Italian game, Vieri represented Italy National Football Team at two FIFA World Cups, scoring nine World Cup goals and cementing his place among the country’s greatest-ever forwards.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear firsthand from one of football’s most charismatic and celebrated icons as he shares stories from an extraordinary career at the highest level of world football.
Alessandro Del Piero is one of football’s most decorated and admired players, captaining Juventus to multiple Serie A titles and becoming the club’s all-time leading goalscorer with 290 goals across an extraordinary 19-year career.
A FIFA World Cup winner with the Italy National Football Team in 2006, Del Piero is renowned worldwide for his leadership, creativity, and ability to deliver in football’s biggest moments.
Join us for a rare opportunity to hear from a true global football icon as he shares insights from a career that inspired generations and helped shape the modern game.
Giorgio Chiellini is one of football’s most accomplished defenders, winning nine Serie A titles with Juventus and establishing himself as one of the game’s greatest leaders through his toughness, intelligence and unwavering commitment.
As captain of the Italy National Football Team, Chiellini led his country to victory at UEFA Euro 2020, adding to a distinguished international career spanning more than 100 appearances for Italy.
Join us for an exclusive opportunity to hear from a modern football icon as Chiellini shares insights on leadership, resilience, high-performance culture and success at the highest levels of world football.
Optus Stadium
Optus Stadium and the surrounding park is located east of the Perth Central Business District, on the Burswood Peninsula. With views of the picturesque Swan River and Perth city in the west and the foothills in the east, this 60,000-seat, world-class, multi-purpose Stadium hosts a variety of sports and entertainment events including Australian Football League, International and Big Bash League cricket, soccer, rugby league and union, plus concerts.
The surrounding Stadium Park precinct provides year-round access for visitors of all ages to enjoy the nature playgrounds in the Chevron Parkland, the BHP Boardwalk and Amphitheatre, picnic and barbecue areas, public art, recreational facilities and the opportunity to dine in the buffet or ala-carte restaurants that overlook the Swan River.
In July 2022, Optus Stadium was awarded Venue of the Year at the Stadium Business Awards in Manchester and was previously voted the Most Beautiful Sports Facility in the World in the Prix Versailles 2019 international architecture awards.
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