Ascona, September 13, 2026 – One week after the final of the 16th Ascona Polo Cup, the grandstands in Ascona are still standing. Only the sound has changed: where chukkas were counted seven days ago, the show jumpers of the CSI Ascona are now flying over the obstacles. The days dedicated to equestrian sports on Lake Maggiore are in full swing, and the Polo Club Ascona is taking stock of its tournament. The result is clear: Team Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte wins the arena polo tournament undefeated in its debut as a team sponsor. Silver goes to Team Private Fine, also making its debut, and bronze to the title holders Styger & Partner AG. Three days of polo on the sand, six teams from five nations, over 80 horses, a well-attended grandstand in the heart of the «Swiss Village of the Year», and a symbolic baton passed from polo to show jumping, which is being picked up right now. The 17th Ascona Polo Cup 2027 is currently being planned.
Three days that flew by far too quickly
Those sitting at the Polo Arena Ascona on Friday, September 4th, could hardly believe that the trophy would already be awarded on Sunday evening. A week later, the weekend is still being felt: among the teams, partners, and guests, many of whom stayed and are now sitting in the same stands for the show jumping. What characterizes polo in Ticino was condensed in Ascona: sport in tight spaces, speed, emotion, and proximity to the audience. "Simply white" beach party on Friday, parade through the historic center and "Welcome to the Jungle!" gala on Saturday, final on Sunday. Three atmospheres, three days, and a weekend that remains in the heart.
Winners of the Ascona Polo Cup 2026: changing of the guard on the sand
The big question before the tournament was: Will Styger & Partner win their third consecutive title? The answer came in the final. Team Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte won all three matches and decided the decisive duel against Private Fine 13.5:9. Team Private Fine took second place in their debut, including an 8:7 victory over the title holders on Saturday. Styger & Partner AG secured third place with a 10:5 win against PKB Private Bank.
During the award ceremony, the winner of the two previous editions handed over the handmade traveling trophy to Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. For years, the work of a Swiss artist has passed from winning team to winning team, carrying with it glory, pride, and the history of the tournament. That a champagne house could celebrate the title in its very first participation could not have been more fitting.
“Two team sponsors in their first participation and immediately on the two highest steps of the podium: it is no coincidence. The Ascona Polo Cup is growing in terms of sport, partnerships, and prestige well beyond the region,” says Matteo Beffa, president of the Polo Club Ascona.
Official Score – all results with the teams
Friday, September 4
Seven Group (Romy Schneider, Moritz Haendel, Francisco MacLoughlin) – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (Therence Cusmano, Matteo Beffa, Pedro Soria) 4:12
Styger & Partner (Stefan Locher, Nik Rogerson, Janik Oertli) – Charly Zenger (Frank Kirschke, Finley Bright, Augustin Kronhaus) 12:11
PKB Private Bank (Adrian Fuchs, Stefan Roth, Thommy Gräff) – Private Fine (Peter Cromm, Leopold Cromm, Adrian Laplacette Jr.) 6:8
Saturday, September 5
Seven Group (Schneider, Haendel, MacLoughlin) – PKB Private Bank (Fuchs, Roth, Gräff) 7:13.5
Private Fine (P. Cromm, L. Cromm, Laplacette Jr.) – Styger & Partner (Locher, Rogerson, Oertli) 8:7
Charly Zenger (Kirschke, Bright, Kronhaus) – Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (Cusmano, Beffa, Soria) 8:11
Sunday, September 6
Seven Group (Schneider, Haendel, MacLoughlin) – Charly Zenger (Kirschke, Bright, Kronhaus) 7:13
Styger & Partner (Locher, Rogerson, Oertli) – PKB Private Bank (Fuchs, Roth, Gräff) 10:5
Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte (Cusmano, Beffa, Soria) – Private Fine (P. Cromm, L. Cromm, Laplacette Jr.) 13.5:9
Final ranking Ascona Polo Cup 2026
- Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte – Therence Cusmano (ITA), Matteo Beffa (SUI), Pedro Soria (ITA) – 3 wins
- Private Fine – Peter Cromm (GER), Leopold Cromm (GER), Adrian Laplacette Jr. (ARG) – 2 wins
- Styger & Partner AG – Stefan Locher (SUI), Nik Rogerson (SUI), Janik Oertli (SUI) – 2 wins
Team Charly Zenger – Frank Kirschke (GER), Finley Bright (GBR), Augustin Kronhaus (ARG) – 1 win
PKB Private Bank – Adrian Fuchs (SUI), Stefan Roth (SUI), Thommy Gräff (SUI) – 1 win
Seven Group – Romy Schneider (GER), Moritz Haendel (GER), Francisco MacLoughlin (ARG)
Arena-Polo in Ascona: polo for everyone, in the heart of the village
Polo is considered in many places a sport for the few. Ascona proves the opposite. It is played as arena polo on sand, three against three, on an 80 × 50 meter field – in the town center, directly on Lake Maggiore. The audience sits at the edge of the field, hears the horses' breathing, and understands the game in a few minutes. On Saturday, families from Ascona, Locarno, and all over Ticino joined guests from all over Switzerland, Italy, and Germany at the edge of the field. The announcer Jan-Erik Franck, "The Voice of Polo," explained the rules, tactics, and pace, turning spectators into fans.
The well-being of the horses was also the top priority in 2026: from the organization of the stables to the non-slip sand surface enriched with felt pieces, to the rhythm of use in the chukkas.
Passing the baton: from polo to show jumping
The final act of the Ascona Polo Cup 2026 did not belong to a team, but to the region. After the final, the Polo Club Ascona symbolically passed the baton to Renato [Nachname] of CSI Ascona: a sign that the days dedicated to equestrian sports on Lake Maggiore continue. Four days later, on the former airfield, the 33rd edition of the international show jumping tournament CSI Ascona began, with riders from over 20 nations, concluding today, September 13th. Ten days of equestrian sports in Ascona, as announced: first polo, then show jumping.
In Ascona, polo and show jumping go hand in hand. Two disciplines, two tournaments, one single foundation: the love for the horse, equestrianism, and respect for the animal, as well as the bond with a region that supports both events. The Ascona Polo Cup, reorganized in 2026, was conceived as the beginning of these days dedicated to equestrian sports, while the CSI Ascona represented the culmination. Those who love horses preferred to stay for ten days, and many did just that.
The region as the winner
Ten days of equestrian sports meant full hotels, restaurants, and shops for Ascona-Locarno, guests from all over Switzerland, Italy, and Germany – and images that travel the world: horses in the Piazza, the lake in the background, the «Swiss Village of the Year» as a stage. Sport here is both an economic engine and an identity. Michela Ris, Deputy Mayor of Ascona, had formulated it this way in advance: the Polo Club creates a sense of belonging, inspiration, and a form of quality of life that goes far beyond the event itself. After these ten days, it is clear: this applies to both polo and show jumping.
Every franc helps children
The Ascona Polo Cup is the most important event of the year for the Styger Stiftung für Kinder. The proceeds from the lottery and the auction are donated entirely to children's projects in Switzerland. Those who celebrate in Ascona give something back to the community.
2026 News: digital table reservations and our own publishing house
For the first time, guests booked their table for the gala evening and hospitality via the new Ascona booking system: direct, digital, without intermediaries. Developed by the Polo Club Ascona, the system is the first component of a modular platform that will accompany polo events in the future, from table reservations to the real-time scoreboard. The tournament was enriched by the debut of the APC newspaper, APC-TV with game scenes and atmosphere, as well as the news portal news.poloclubascona.ch, where results, interviews, and images remain available even now, after the conclusion of the tournament.
Thanks to everyone who lent a hand
The Polo Club Ascona thanks the players, grooms and stable teams, the referees and the helpers on the sidelines, in the kitchen and behind the bar. The team sponsors Private Fine, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte, Charly Zenger, PKB Private Bank, Styger & Partner AG and Seven Group. The approximately twenty partners from Switzerland, Germany and France, including Oona Caviar, Blackforest Polo Gin, Delea Vini and Seven Catering. The Municipality of Ascona, the CSI Ascona and the region, who support these days of equestrian sport. And the guests, who set the tone for the event with their enthusiasm.
Outlook: Ascona Polo Cup 2027 – the 17th APC is in the planning stage
After the APC26 comes the APC27. The 17th Ascona Polo Cup is being planned for September 2027; the date will be announced on www.poloclubascona.ch announced. Nicolas Feuillatte takes home the title, Private Fine and Styger & Partner have a score to settle – and the Polo Arena Ascona awaits next September. For those who wish to participate, as a guest, as a team, or as a partner: the first conversations are starting now.
FAQ – Ascona Polo Cup 2026
Who won the Ascona Polo Cup 2026?
Team Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte won the 16th Ascona Polo Cup, remaining undefeated. Silver went to Team Private Fine, and bronze to the previous year's winners, Styger & Partner AG.
Where does the Ascona Polo Cup take place?
In the Polo Arena Ascona on Lake Maggiore in Ticino, Switzerland – in the heart of the resort.
What is Arena Polo?
Polo on sand instead of grass, three players per team instead of four, on a compact 80 × 50 meter field. Faster, closer, and immediately understandable for every type of audience.
What is the connection between the Ascona Polo Cup and the CSI Ascona?
The Polo Cup inaugurates the days dedicated to equestrian sports on Lake Maggiore, the CSI Ascona show jumping tournament follows a few days later. Both are united by the love for the horse and for the region.
When will the Ascona Polo Cup 2027 be held?
The 17th edition of the Ascona Polo Cup (APC27) is scheduled for September 2027. The date will be published on poloclubascona.ch.
Which social cause does the Ascona Polo Cup support?
The proceeds from the lottery and the auction will be entirely donated to the Styger Stiftung für Kinder for projects benefiting children in Switzerland.