From September 4 to 6, 2026, Ascona becomes the meeting place for sport, elegance, and Mediterranean flair
From September 4th to 6th, 2026, Ascona will celebrate the 16th edition of its Polo Cup. Six teams will compete with over 80 horses at the Polo Arena near the former Ascona airport – playing three-on-three on sand. A weekend full of exciting matches, international flair, and a Mediterranean atmosphere on Lake Maggiore, crowned by the final on Sunday.
Some weekends are more than just an appointment on the calendar – they are an experience. The Ascona Polo Cup is one of them. Between mountains, the lake, and southern light, it combines athletic excitement with elegance and genuine encounters. And in 2026, this tradition is already entering its 16th round.
Short & sweet – all info at a glance
- Event: 16th Ascona Polo Cup
- Date: September 4 to 6, 2026
- Location: Polo Arena at the former Ascona airport, Lake Maggiore
- Participants: six teams, over 80 horses, played three against three on sand
- Admission: public spectator areas freely accessible, plus a VIP experience with catering
- Info & Tickets: info@poloclubascona.ch · www.poloclubascona.ch
A weekend full of polo and Mediterranean flair
For three days, the Polo Arena transforms into a stage for one of the most elegant team sports in the world. Six teams, over 80 horses, and fast-paced, tactically rich matches provide excitement on the sand – while all around, the special backdrop of Ascona on Lake Maggiore unfolds its very own magic. International flair meets southern lightness, sporting ambition meets sociable hours.
What awaits you
- exciting polo matches with international flair
- six teams and over 80 horses
- the special backdrop of Ascona on Lake Maggiore
- public spectator areas
- a VIP experience with catering
- the parade through the historical center of Ascona
- Players Party, gala dinner, and atmospheric evening events
- the final on Sunday as the sporting highlight of the weekend
The challenge cup: a trophy with history
For years, it has passed from winner to winner: the traveling trophy of the Ascona Polo Cup. Handcrafted by a Swiss artist, this precious trophy changes the winning team year after year – and with it glory, pride, and history. Whoever wins it joins a long line of champions and carries away a piece of Ascona tradition. That is precisely what makes the final on Sunday a moment that promises goosebumps anew every year.
Who is the Ascona Polo Cup for?
Whether a polo connoisseur, curious first-time visitor, family, business associate, or guest with a sense for the extraordinary: The Ascona Polo Cup combines sport, style, and socializing in a way that stays in your memory. The freely accessible spectator areas invite you to drop in spontaneously, while the VIP experience with catering is open to all those who want to enjoy the weekend particularly exclusively.
Tickets & Info
All details regarding the program, tickets, and the VIP experience are available directly from the organizer:
→ info@poloclubascona.ch · www.poloclubascona.ch
Frequently asked questions about the Ascona Polo Cup 2026
When does the Ascona Polo Cup 2026 take place?
The 16th Ascona Polo Cup will take place from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Polo Arena near the former Ascona airport.
How many teams and horses are participating?
Six teams compete with over 80 horses – played three against three on sand.
Is admission free for spectators?
There are freely accessible public spectator areas as well as a VIP experience with catering.
Where does the Ascona Polo Cup take place?
At the Polo Arena near the former Ascona airport, right in the Mediterranean setting on Lake Maggiore.
What is the story behind the traveling trophy?
The challenge cup is a trophy handcrafted by a Swiss artist that is passed on year after year to the respective winning team – a symbol of glory, pride, and the history of the tournament.
What else is on the program besides the matches?
In addition to the matches, guests can look forward to a parade through the historic town center of Ascona, a players' party, a gala dinner, and atmospheric evening events. The highlight is the final on Sunday.