International Polo
2026
Ten tournaments. Three continents. February through December.
C.V. Whitney Cup
USPA National Polo Center
Wellington, Florida, USA
22-goal · 6 chukkers
11 February - 1 March 2026
USPA Gold Cup
USPA National Polo Center
Wellington, Florida, USA
22-goal · 6 chukkers
4 March - 29 March 2026
U.S. Open Polo Championship
USPA National Polo Center
Wellington, Florida, USA
22-goal · 6 chukkers
1 April - 26 April 2026
Dubai Polo Gold Cup
Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
Dubai, UAE
20-goal · 6 chukkers
30 January - 14 February 2026
Cartier Queen's Cup
Guards Polo Club
Windsor, Berkshire, Great Britain
22-goal · 6 chukkers
19 May - 14 June 2026
King Power Gold Cup
Cowdray Park Polo Club
Midhurst, West Sussex, Great Britain
22-goal · 6 chukkers
23 June - 19 July 2026
Hurlingham Open
Hurlingham Club
Hurlingham, Buenos Aires, Argentina
40-goal · 8 chukkers
23 September - 4 October 2026
Tortugas Open
Tortugas Country Club
Tortuguitas, Buenos Aires, Argentina
40-goal · 8 chukkers
7 October - 25 October 2026
Campeonato Argentino Abierto de Polo
Campo Argentino de Polo
Buenos Aires, Argentina
40-goal · 8 chukkers
31 October - 6 December 2026
XIII FIP World Polo Championship
Al Habtoor Polo Resort & Club
Dubai, UAE
Variable (national teams) · 6 chukkers
1 December - 1 December 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the polo season in 2026?
The 2026 international polo season runs from late January (Dubai Polo Gold Cup) through December (Argentine Open and FIP World Championship). The American Gauntlet of Polo runs February to April, the British season is May to July, and the Argentine Triple Crown is September to December.
What is a chukker in polo?
A chukker (also spelled chukka) is a period of play in polo, lasting 7 minutes each. Standard matches are 4 to 6 chukkers, while top-level Argentine Triple Crown matches are 8 chukkers. Players change horses between chukkers.
What does the handicap level mean?
Polo handicap ranges from -2 to 10 goals. A team handicap is the sum of its four players. The Argentine Triple Crown is 40-goal (four 10-goalers per team), the highest level in the sport. The American Gauntlet and British season are typically 22-goal.