The tenth anniversary of the “Football for Equality” initiative will be celebrated in Mallorca from October 16 to 18, 2026, with an opening gala at the Jumeirah Hotel in Port de Sóller. The president of League F, Beatriz Álvarez, and the former president of the Balearic Football Federation, Miguel Bestard, will be the sponsors of the edition, becoming protagonists of an event that aims to consolidate a decade of work for equal opportunities, social inclusion and education in values through sport. The opening ceremony, scheduled for Friday the 16th at 8:00 p.m., will bring together sports personalities, institutional representatives, collaborating companies and the athletes who have contributed to the growth of the initiative.
Since its creation, “Football for Equality” has gone beyond the sports field, developing solidarity projects, mental health, sports in neighborhoods and visibility of female role models. With the help of more than seventy volunteers, the organization has directly and indirectly benefited more than twenty thousand people in the Balearic Islands, different regions of Spain and even internationally. The gala of this tenth edition will aim to publicly recognize the commitment of people, institutions and companies that have allowed us to build a more inclusive sport. Highlights include interventions by sponsors, tributes, interviews, a surprise performance and the presentation of new collaboration agreements and future projects.
On Saturday the 17th, the Can Maiol football field will become a learning space for children and young people. From 10:00 to 12:00, sports activities, educational and dynamic talks will be held that promote equality, respect and tolerance. The world freestyle champion, PalomaFreestyle, will give a workshop and a freestyle exhibition, bringing the little ones closer to a discipline that combines technique, creativity and personal improvement. In addition, on Saturday at 10:30 a.m., CalaMillor will host a round table on the importance of grassroots football in the formation of professional women's football, moderated by journalist BegoñaVillarrubio from Mundo Deportivo.
On Sunday the 18th, the Balearic U-12 National Team will play in a mixed football exhibition match at CanMaiol itself. This meeting, which will be held from 10:00 a.m., aims to be a symbol of equal opportunities and coexistence between boys and girls on and off the playing field. The participation of the U-12 team highlights the need for young people to share sports spaces without gender stereotypes, demonstrating that talent and passion do not depend on identity.
With this tenth edition, “Football for Equality” not only commemorates a decade of achievements, but also proposes new alliances and educational projects to continue promoting integration and social transformation through sport. The organization appreciates the support received over the years and reaffirms its commitment to a society where sport continues to be a powerful tool for inclusion and equality.