Atalanta celebrates its 119th birthday with a special initiative ahead of the home match against Frosinone. The Nerazzurri club has announced that, for the 8th matchday of Serie A, the players' shirts will wear a commemorative patch dedicated to the anniversary of October 17th. The event, which will take place in the NewBalance Arena on 25 October, is part of Atalanta's tradition of honoring its anniversary with a symbolic gesture on the pitch.
17 October 1907 was the birth date of Atalanta, a moment that changed the history of Bergamo and gave life to a team that was able to grow, fall and get back up again, always accompanied by the passion of its fans. In the official press release, the club underlined the indissoluble bond between the team, the stadium and the families of the fans, describing the shirt not as simple fabric but as "skin, home, family". The anniversary is celebrated with a message of gratitude to supporters, inviting them to celebrate the 119th birthday together.
The match against Frosinone, which will take place on Sunday 25 October, will be the first championship match after the anniversary. The celebratory patch will be applied to all the team's shirts, paying homage to the club's long history. Atalanta invited fans to gather in the NewBalance Arena to share the celebration and continue to support the team on the pitch.
With this initiative, Atalanta reaffirms its identity and connection with the fans, remembering that the passion for the club knows no boundaries or end. The event is part of the tradition of celebrating the birthday with a concrete and symbolic gesture, and the next Serie A matchday will be the opportunity to celebrate the 119th year of Nerazzurri history together.