Elche CF has embraced a new milestone with the Centennial rock, a fan group proudly called Peña Centenario. This fresh collective started with fifteen members and quickly earned a reputation as one of the most family-friendly factions, especially among young supporters. Notably, nine members are under 12 years old, highlighting a hopeful, multi-generational future for the club. Peña Centenario will be visible in the North Curva section alongside the Martínez Valero stadium grandstand during home matches.
The group’s leadership explains the motivation behind the centennial project. The club wanted a tribute that marks its 100-year history while inviting younger fans to feel connected to the team. The idea is to have kids and their friends stand with the rock because they represent the next generation of supporters, ensuring the club’s long-term vitality and ongoing tradition of celebrate the past while cheering into the future. According to the organizers, this century-old link between club and fans is a living story that continues to grow with each match day.
Among the Peña Centenario members, most are local to Elche. There are also supporters from far afield who travel to stay connected with the club, including one dedicated fan who lives in Elicitano, China. This member works for a prominent global hotel company and follows every Elche match from abroad, demonstrating the broad reach and emotional pull the team holds for fans around the world. These cross-border connections illustrate how the club resonates beyond regional boundaries and how football can unite people across continents, especially when a century-long journey binds their shared passion.
In this way, Elche CF now has a Peña Centenario that mirrors what is seen at other major clubs. Real Madrid, Barcelona, Betis, Athletic Bilbao, and others have similar long-standing fan groups that help sustain club culture and matchday energy. Peña Centenario has joined the ranks of these storied supporters, contributing to the club’s community fabric with a sense of history and belonging. According to club historians and loyal fans, the centennial celebration is a chance to honor past achievements while inviting new generations to contribute to the team’s ongoing legacy. This sense of continuity is reinforced by the club’s own archives and the stories shared by longtime supporters who witnessed the team’s evolution through the decades.
Previously, Elche CF counted 21 organized fan groups, with 19 affiliated to the national federation and two additional groups such as Green Wigs and Young Elx. Peña Centenario marks a fresh chapter in this spectrum, aiming to stage a series of events across the season that celebrate the birth and the 100-year history of the Franjiverde side. The organizers envision a schedule that blends competitive spirit with community engagement, featuring meet-and-greet sessions, commemorative displays, and social activities that bring fans together indoors and outdoors. The goal is to broaden participation, deepen loyalty, and ensure that the centennial story is both told and lived by supporters across generations. According to official club records and fan group coordinators, these events will reinforce the shared identity that characterizes Elche CF on and off the pitch. This approach mirrors broader football culture, where clubs mark significant anniversaries with fan-led initiatives that enhance matchday experience and civic pride.2025 marks a pivotal year for Elche CF as it leans into its centennial narrative with Peña Centenario guiding the way, inviting both local and global supporters to contribute to a dynamic, festive, and inclusive celebration of football history. The centennial narrative, while anchored in memory, remains focused on the future talent and the energy that young fans bring to every stadium moment, ensuring that Elche CF continues to grow as a beacon for community, passion, and sport.