Queen's Cup
The Queen's Cup
First awarded 1960The tournament was first established in 1960. Queen Elizabeth II , the namesake of the tournament, gave out the first silver cup in 1960. She repeatedly attended the finals and regularly gave out the silver cup. Members of the British royal family have competed in the tournament. For example, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh competed and lost in 1964 and 1966. Meanwhile, Charles, Prince of Wales 's team, Les Diables Bleus, won in 1986. This England -related article is a stub . You can help Wikipedia by adding missing information .
About the Tournament
The Queen's Cup is Guards Polo Club's premier tournament and one of the most prestigious polo events in the world, staged each June in Windsor Great Park on the magnificent grounds that have hosted polo's elite for over a century. Contested at 22 goals — England's highest — the Queen's Cup attracts the world's best players, with teams typically featuring multiple 10-goalers alongside the international patrons who make English high-goal polo the most competitive patron circuit on earth. The tournament occupies the pinnacle of the HPA English season and has been won by the sport's greatest names.
Organizer
Organized by Hurlingham Polo Association
Event Details
Dates
Monday, June 1, 2026 – Sunday, June 14, 2026
Venue
Guards Polo Club
Level
High Goal
Handicap Range
18 to 22 goals
Organizer
Hurlingham Polo Association
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