There are nine teams of Aranceri on foot who, wearing no protective gear other than the tunic and trousers in their team colours, challenge those aboard the Carri da Getto, giving rise to a duel of profound symbolic significance. Their historic uniforms and banners embody a deep sense of identity and a strong attachment to tradition, values that are deeply rooted in the hearts of all participants.
The first Aranceri to form a team were the Asso di Picche, founded in 1947, marking the birth of the Battle of the Oranges as we know it today.
Sharing the same square are the Aranceri della Morte. Since 1954, they have competed while maintaining an unbreakable bond with their home district of San Grato.
Crossing over to Borghetto, the only Aranceri team based on the right bank of the Dora River is the Tuchini del Borghetto. Founded in 1964, their motto, “Tucc’un” (“all as one”), reflects the strong spirit of unity and camaraderie that defines the team.
The Scacchi, also founded in 1964, are one of the four teams that compete in the centre of Ivrea. They battle in Piazza Ottinetti, and their emblem is the orange tower, a tribute to the town’s castle and its history.
Sharing the square with the Scacchi are the Scorpioni d’Arduino, founded in 1966. In their early years, they paid homage to Ivrea’s history by adopting the crimson crown of King Arduino as their symbol, before replacing it with the scorpion in 1971.
In Piazza del Rondolino are the Aranceri della Pantera Nera. Throughout their history they have changed their throwing grounds several times, while always demonstrating the fighting spirit that has distinguished them since their foundation in 1966.
Sharing the square with the Pantera Nera are the Mercenari, founded in 1974. Their rivalry is tempered by the deeply playful spirit of the yellow-and-purple team, where competitiveness goes hand in hand with good-natured fun.
The Diavoli, founded in 1973, were the first team to establish themselves in Rondolino, before moving to Piazza Freguglia. This is just one of the many changes the team has embraced over the years, continually evolving while remaining deeply attached to the Canavese region and to the Carnival tradition.
The Credendari, founded in 1985, also compete in Piazza Freguglia. Their symbolism, deeply rooted in the Carnival tradition, is a source of pride for this growing team, which remains the most recently founded—the ninth team to join the Battle of the Oranges with passion and determination.
