The Circolo dell’Unione was founded in Catania on December 26, 1884 by the Catania elite to perpetuate the eighteenth-century “Circle of the Nobles”, known for its many charitable and cultural activities in favor of citizenship, for the Italian and foreign personalities who were guests and for the “literary salon” set on fire and looted in 1862 on the night of Garibaldi’s boarding as a troublemakers.

By common assessment, on October 22, 1938, the Circolo dell’Unione Catania 1884 merged with the National Circle, formerly “Sport Club”, an association of Anglo-Saxon expression, but with common goals, origins and members. On that date, the new Articles of Association were filed.

The Circolo dell’Unione Catania 1884 has always participated in the life of Catania and the Province in its historical, cultural and artistic aspects; it promotes cultural and social events as well as friendly meetings and hospitality, facilitating relationships with visitors to the city.
To facilitate relations with clubs in other cities, on the proposal of the Board of Directors, the Shareholders’ Assembly may approve reciprocity agreements with Italian or foreign clubs.