From September 4 to 6, 2026, Ascona becomes the meeting point for sports, elegance, and Mediterranean charm
From September 4 to 6, 2026, Ascona celebrates the 16th edition of its Polo Cup. Six teams will compete with over 80 horses at the Polo Arena at the former Ascona airport: it will be played 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, lake, and southern light, it combines sporting tension, elegance, and authentic encounters. And in 2026, this tradition will already reach its 16th edition.
Short and concise: all information at a glance
- Event: 16th Ascona Polo Cup
- Data: From September 4 to 6, 2026
- Location: Polo Arena at the former Ascona airport, Lake Maggiore
- Participants: six teams, over 80 horses, played three-on-three on sand
- Admission: public spectator areas freely accessible, plus a VIP experience with catering
- Information and tickets: info@poloclubascona.ch · www.poloclubascona.ch
A weekend dedicated to polo and Mediterranean charm
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, tactical matches guarantee excitement on the sand, while all around, the special setting of Ascona on Lake Maggiore exudes its unique charm. International flair meets Mediterranean lightness, and sporting ambition combines with moments of conviviality.
What awaits you
- exciting polo matches with an international touch
- six teams and over 80 horses
- the special setting of Ascona on Lake Maggiore
- public spectator areas
- a VIP experience with catering
- the parade through the historic center of Ascona
- Players Party, gala dinner, and atmospheric evening events
- Sunday's final as the sporting highlight of the weekend
The traveling trophy: an award with a history
For years, it has passed from winner to winner: the traveling trophy of the Ascona Polo Cup. Handcrafted by a Swiss artist, the precious trophy changes winning teams year after year, carrying with it glory, pride, and history. Whoever wins it joins a long line of champions and takes home a piece of Ascona's tradition. This is exactly what makes Sunday's final a moment that promises thrills every year.
Who is the Ascona Polo Cup for?
Whether you are a polo expert, a curious first-time visitor, a family, a business partner, or a guest with an eye for special things: the Ascona Polo Cup combines sport, style, and social interaction in a way that remains in your memory. The freely accessible spectator areas invite you to drop by spontaneously, while the VIP experience with catering is open to all those who wish to enjoy the weekend in a particularly exclusive way.
Tickets & Information
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 will the Ascona Polo Cup 2026 take place?
The 16th edition of the Ascona Polo Cup will take place from September 4 to 6, 2026, at the Polo Arena at the former Ascona airfield.
How many teams and horses are participating?
Six teams will compete with over 80 horses; the game is played three-on-three on sand.
Is admission free for spectators?
There are freely accessible public spectator areas and a VIP experience with catering.
Where does the Ascona Polo Cup take place?
At the Polo Arena of the former Ascona airport, directly in the Mediterranean setting of Lake Maggiore.
What is meant by a perpetual trophy?
The perpetual trophy is a prize handcrafted by a Swiss artist, which passes from year to year to the winning team: a symbol of glory, pride, and the history of the tournament.
What does the program include besides the matches?
In addition to the matches, guests can attend a parade through the historic center of Ascona, participate in a Players Party, a gala dinner, and atmospheric evening events. The highlight is the final on Sunday.