The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz
First awarded 1985Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz is an annual international high-goal polo tournament held on the frozen Lake St. Moritz in St. Moritz , Switzerland. First staged in 1985, it is recognised as the world’s first and oldest polo tournament played on snow, marking the world premiere of polo as a winter sport. The tournament is typically held in late January and features six international teams competing over several days on a snow field prepared on the frozen lake. Polo has been played in St. Moritz since 1899, when one of the earliest polo fields in continental Europe was established by British military officers stationed in the region. Following the withdrawal of British cavalry units, organised polo activity in St. Moritz declined for several decades.
About the Tournament
The St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup is one of the most famous sporting events in the world, staged each January on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz in the Swiss Engadin valley since 1985. The combination of polo at altitude, Alpine scenery, and the glamour of St. Moritz's winter social season makes this the most photographed and internationally recognised polo event outside of the Argentine Open. Teams compete on a rink carved from lake ice, watched by thousands of spectators on the surrounding snow banks in an atmosphere that blends elite sport with one of Europe's greatest luxury winter experiences.
Event Details
Dates
Friday, January 23, 2026 – Sunday, January 25, 2026
Venue
Lake St. Moritz, Switzerland
Level
High Goal
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