# Ascona Polo Cup 2026 **Source:** https://en.poloclubascona.ch/nl/ascona-polo-cup-2026 **Language:** English --- - Ascona Polo Cup - About us & History - APC TV & Photos - APC26 - APC newspaper - News and press - Contact & Crew - Become a sponsor - Ascona Polo Cup - About us & History - APC TV & Photos - APC26 - APC newspaper - News and press - Contact & Crew - Become a sponsor © Polo Club Ascona 2026 # Ascona Polo Cup 2026: Sport and Style on Lake Maggiore APC Editorial Team - 4 August 2026 - 8:00 ##### From September 4 to 6, 2026, Ascona will become the meeting place for sport, elegance, and Mediterranean flair **From September 4 to 6, 2026, Ascona will celebrate the 16th edition of its Polo Cup. Six teams will compete with more than 80 horses at the Polo Arena at the former Ascona airport – played three against three on sand. A weekend full of exciting matches, international flair, and Mediterranean atmosphere on Lake Maggiore, crowned by the final on Sunday.** Some weekends are more than just an appointment in the calendar – they are an experience. The Ascona Polo Cup is one of them. Between mountains, lake, and southern light, it combines sporting excitement with elegance and genuine encounters. And in 2026, this tradition enters 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 airfield of Ascona, Lake Maggiore - **Participants:** six teams, more than 80 horses, played three-on-three on sand - **Admission:** public viewing areas freely accessible, plus a VIP experience with catering - **Info & Tickets:**info@poloclubascona.ch · www.poloclubascona.ch ### A weekend full of polo and Mediterranean atmosphere For three days, the Polo Arena is transformed into a stage for one of the most elegant team sports in the world. Six teams, more than 80 horses, and fast-paced, tactically rich matches create excitement on the sand – while the special setting of Ascona on Lake Maggiore unfolds its own enchantment all around. International flair meets southern lightness, sporting ambition meets convivial hours. ### What you can expect - exciting polo matches with an international flair - six teams and more than 80 horses - the special backdrop of Ascona on Lake Maggiore - public spectator zones - a VIP experience with catering - the parade through the historic 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 traveled from winner to winner: the challenge cup of the Ascona Polo Cup. Handmade by a Swiss artist, the precious trophy changes hands from winning team to winning team year after year – and with it, fame, pride, and history. Whoever wins it joins a long line of champions and takes home a piece of Ascona tradition. That is exactly what makes the final on Sunday a moment that promises goosebumps every single year. ### Who is the Ascona Polo Cup intended for? Whether you are a polo connoisseur, a curious first-time visitor, a family, a business partner, or a guest with an eye for the extraordinary: the Ascona Polo Cup combines sport, style, and social interaction in a way that leaves a lasting impression. The freely accessible public areas invite you to drop by spontaneously, while the VIP experience with catering is open to anyone who wants to experience the weekend in an extra exclusive way. ### 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 will compete with more than 80 horses – the matches are played three-on-three on sand. ### Is admission free for spectators? There are freely accessible public spectator zones and a VIP experience with catering. ### Where does the Ascona Polo Cup take place? At the Polo Arena by the former Ascona airport, directly in the Mediterranean setting on Lake Maggiore. ### What about the challenge trophy? The challenge trophy is a handmade trophy by a Swiss artist that is passed on from year to year to the winning team – a symbol of fame, 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 center of Ascona, a players' party, a gala dinner, and atmospheric evening parties. The highlight is the final on Sunday. --- ## 16th Ascona Polo Cup 2026: three days of polo, style, and networking at Lake Maggiore Previous post Next post © 2026 Polo Club Ascona. Made with ❤ WordPress and Kubio imunify-bot-check