Tournaments & Calendar
From the legendary Argentine Open to local club competitions — discover the world's premier polo events at every level.
World's Premier Tournaments
Tournament Levels
High-Goal
Elite professional polo with the world's best players. Teams combine to 20-40 goal handicaps.
Examples: Argentine Open, US Open, Gold Cup
Medium-Goal
Competitive tournaments mixing professionals and top amateurs.
Examples: Queen's Cup qualifiers, regional championships
Low-Goal
Amateur tournaments accessible to developing players.
Examples: Club championships, league play
Beginner/Novice
Entry-level tournaments for new players gaining competitive experience.
Examples: Novice cups, intro tournaments
Global Polo Seasons
Polo follows the weather—summer in each hemisphere brings the main season. Here's when and where to find the action.
Southern Hemisphere
Season
September – March
Key destinations
Argentina, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brazil
Peak period
November–December (Argentine Open season)
Northern Hemisphere – Europe
Season
April – September
Key destinations
UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy
Peak period
June–August (High-goal season)
Northern Hemisphere – USA
Season
Year-round (varies by region)
Key destinations
Florida (Jan–Apr), Hamptons (May–Sep), California (Apr–Oct)
Peak period
February–April (Wellington high-goal)
Middle East & Asia
Season
October – April
Key destinations
UAE, India, Thailand, Pakistan
Peak period
January–March (cooler temperatures)
Year-Round Polo Calendar
Jan
USA (FL)
UAE
India
Feb
USA (FL)
UAE
Argentina
Mar
USA (FL)
UAE
Argentina
Apr
USA (FL)
UK starts
May
UK
France
Spain
Jun
UK
France
Spain
Jul
UK peak
France
Spain
Aug
UK
Spain peak
France
Sep
Argentina starts
UK ends
Oct
Argentina
Australia
UAE
Nov
Argentina peak
Australia
Dec
Argentina
Australia
NZ
Tournaments by Country
Season: The Argentine polo season runs from September to December, with the prestigious Argentine Open held in November-December
Season: The main UK season runs from April to September, with the Gold Cup and Queen's Cup as highlight events
Season: Florida hosts winter polo (January-April), while summer polo thrives in the Hamptons, California, and Colorado
Season: The UAE polo season runs from October to April when temperatures are favorable
Season: The main Australian season runs from October to March (Southern Hemisphere summer)
Season: Spanish polo runs from March to October, with Sotogrande's summer season (July-August) being the highlight
Season: The French season centers on summer (June-September), with Deauville's August tournaments being the highlight
Season: The Indian season runs from October to March, with peak activity from November to February
Season: The New Zealand season runs from October to March, aligning with the Southern Hemisphere summer
Season: Brazilian polo runs year-round in most regions, with peak activity from March to November
Season: May to September, with the German Polo Championship typically held in August
Season: Summer season from May to September, with iconic snow polo events in January-February
Season: April to October, with peak season in summer months
Season: April to October, with peak season in summer months
Season: April to October, with peak season in summer months
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