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Sotogrande Polo Tournament results - 2026

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Sotogrande Polo Tournament Results - 2026

Polo tournaments in Sotogrande in the current Season 
Detailed description of watching the polo at the Los Pinos Ground.

Below are the 2026 Tournament Results in reverse chronological order. Early Summer, Summer and Late Summer Results coming soon. The 2026 tournament results and brief reports are outlined. This page is updated throughout the season, with the latest tournament results added to the top of the page.

Summer International Tournament 2026 - Gold Cup 

Day 13: Saturday, 29 August 
Alto Hándicap: Dubai won the High Handicap Copa de Oro for the fifth time in its history after defeating Sainte Mesme 16-9 on Pitch 3 of Los Pinos. Sainte Mesme kept it close in the first chukker, trailing only 4-3, but Dubai broke away from the second chukker onward with an intense and brilliant display of polo. 16-year-old Pedro Chavanne had a standout, career-defining performance for Dubai, scoring 4 goals. Gonzalo Ferrari was named the MVP of the final, and Bartolomé Castagnola (h)—who scored 6 goals—claimed his third personal Gold Cup title. With this victory, Dubai redeemed their 2024 final loss and secured their first Gold Cup since 2023.

Low Hándicap: Vamos Korea claimed the Low Handicap Copa de Oro after securing a 12-8 comeback victory against Santa Quiteria on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos. Santa Quiteria controlled the early stages of the match, leading 6-2 in the second chukker and 7-5 in the third. However, Vamos Korea turned the game around completely in the fourth chukker with a dominant 5-0 run to take a 10-7 lead, eventually closing out the match 12-8. Indalecio Pieres was named the MVP of the final. This title caps off an exceptional season for Vamos Korea, who also won the Bronze Cup and reached the Silver Cup final

Day 12: Friday, 28 August 
Alto Hándicap: No matches were played in this division on Friday. The focus is entirely on Saturday's high-stakes main final of the High Handicap Gold Cup, which will see Sainte Mesme take on Dubai at 18:30 on Pitch 3 of Los Pinos.

Mediano Hándicap: P1 Cars El Bambú crowned themselves champions of the Medium Handicap Gold Cup after defeating ATL Polo Team 14-11 in a superb final on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos. P1 Cars El Bambú took control of the field early on, building an 8-2 lead in the second chukker and maintaining their advantage at the end of every chukker. ATL Polo Team fought back fiercely behind an outstanding 8-goal performance from Pablo Llorente. Carlos María Ulloa was once again the star of the match, controlling the pace, scoring 9 goals, and earning the MVP award. Bella Teitelbaum, Ciro Urturi, and Dante Castagnola also made crucial defensive and offensive contributions to secure the title. This monumental victory wraps up an exceptional debut season for P1 Cars El Bambú, who finish with both the Silver and Gold Cup trophies, alongside their Bronze Cup final appearance.

Bajo Hándicap: Final for Copa Grupo Barberán.

Day 11: Thursday, 27 August 
Alto Hándicap & Mediano Hándicap:: No matches were played in this division on Thursday. The focus remains on Saturday’s upcoming final for the High Handicap Gold Cup, which will see Sainte Mesme face off against Dubai for the final crown of the season.

Bajo Hándicap: The division featured the highly competitive semifinals for the Copa de Oro. Vamos Korea secured a spot in their third final of the season by defeating Savoir Polo Team 13-9 on Pitch 1. They will face Santa Quiteria in Saturday's final, who defeated Great Oaks 11-9 behind a superb 6-goal performance from their captain, Juan Cruz Carreño

Day 10: Wednesday, 26 August
Alto Hándicap: The division featured two highly anticipated semifinal matchups that determined the finalists for Saturday's Gold Cup title match. Sainte Mesme qualified to reach their first-ever High Handicap Gold Cup final by defeating La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal 12-10. Sainte Mesme established a solid 7-3 lead in the first half, and although Riscal fought back to narrow the gap to just one goal in the fourth chukker, Sainte Mesme held their ground to secure the win. In the second semifinal, Dubai defeated Brunei Polo Team 15-10. Dubai dominated the first half, but Brunei came back stronger in the second half comeback to get within one goal, Dubai responded with a brilliant final chukker led by match MVP Gonzalo Ferrari to seal the win.

Mediano Hándicap: No matches were played in this division on Wednesday. Following Tuesday's semifinal victories by ATL and P1 Cars El Bambú, the teams are preparing for the Medium Handicap Gold Cup final scheduled to take place on Friday.

Bajo Hándicap: Wednesday's action featured the semifinals for the subsidiary Copa Grupo Barberán.

Day 9: Tuesday, 25 August 
Alto Hándicap: No matches were played in this division on Tuesday. The action is set to resume on Wednesday with the high-stakes Gold Cup semifinals, featuring La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal vs. Sainte Mesme in the first matchup, and Brunei vs. Dubai in the second.

Mediano Hándicap: ATL and P1 Cars El Bambú secured their places in the final of the Medium Handicap Gold Cup after winning their respective semifinal matches at Los Pinos. ATL displayed outstanding team play and managed an early advantage to defeat Royal Salute KPC 12-8. Meanwhile, P1 Cars El Bambú cruised to a 16-7 victory over John Smith, driven by an extraordinary 14-goal performance from Carlos María Ulloa. This marks the third final of the season for P1 Cars El Bambú, who previously reached the Bronze Cup final and won the Silver Cup. The two teams will face off for the Gold Cup title on Friday.

Bajo Hándicap: No matches were played in this category on Tuesday. The division's semifinals are scheduled to take place on Wednesday, featuring matchups for both the main Copa de Oro and the subsidiary Copa Grupo Barberán.

Day 7: Sunday, 23 August 
Alto Hándicap: The division saw high stake action. In the morning, a penalty shootout was held to resolve the Zone 1 tie, with La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal and Dubai securing the first two spots in the semifinals. In the afternoon, Amanara defeated Essso 15-13 in an emotional matchup; after leading 9-4, Amanara fell behind to a 6-0 run by Essso in the fourth chukker but fought back to win, led by 7 goals from Facundo Pieres. Meanwhile, Brunei Polo Team played their best match of the season to defeat Sainte Mesme 15-8 behind 9 goals from Pablo Mac Donough. These results forced a triple tie in Zone 2 among Amanara, Brunei, and Sainte Mesme (all with 2-1 records), which will also be resolved via a penalty shootout to decide the remaining semifinalists.

Mediano Hándicap: The group stage concluded with a thrilling clash in which Royal Salute KPC edged out John Smith 13-12. With the standings finalized, Tuesday's semifinals are now locked in: Royal Salute KPC will face ATL, while John Smith will match up against P1 Cars El Bambú.

Bajo Hándicap: No matches were held in this category on Sunday. The group stage concludes on Monday with two decisive matchups to set the final four: Cría Meta vs. Santa Quiteria and Savoir Polo Team vs. Polothanda. The division's semifinals are scheduled to take place on Thursday.

Day 6: Saturday, 22 August 
Alto Hándicap: The division featured two highly dramatic matches on Saturday that left Zone 1 in a three-way tie. Ayala defeated Dubai 17-16 in a spectacular extra-chukker battle on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos, decided by a golden goal from Santiago Laborde. The match showcased an incredible sibling rivalry, with Camilo Castagnola scoring 10 goals for Ayala and his older brother, Bartolomé Castagnola (h), scoring 9 for Dubai. In the other match, La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal kept their campaign alive by defeating Dos Lunas IQ 12-10. Since Ayala, Dubai, and Marqués de Riscal finished tied in points, they will compete in a penalty shootout on Sunday morning to determine which two teams advance to the semifinals.

Mediano Hándicap: No matches were played in this division on Saturday. The semifinal picture will be decided on Sunday afternoon following a single high-stakes match between Royal Salute KPC and John Smith.

Bajo Hándicap: In the sole Low Handicap match of the day, Polothanda secured a narrow 10.5-9 victory over C.H. Kazuki.

Day 4: Thursday, 20 August 
Alto Hándicap: Sainte Mesme continued their strong run by defeating recent Silver Cup champions Amanara 11-10 in a thrilling extra chukker, decided by a golden goal from Carlos María Ulloa. Earlier in the afternoon, Brunei Polo Team captured their first victory of this Gold Cup with a decisive 14-8 win over Essso. With these results, all four teams in Zone 2 heading into Sunday's matches remain in contention for a spot in the semifinals.

Mediano Hándicap: No matches were played in this category on Thursday. The division returns on Friday with two highly anticipated matchups: Royal Salute KPC will face Jolly Roger, and ATL Polo Team will take on P1 Cars El Bambú.

Bajo Hándicap: Both Santa Quiteria and Savoir Polo Team secured important victories to keep their semifinal dreams alive. Santa Quiteria put on a dominant performance to defeat C.H. Kazuki 11.5-5, while Savoir Polo Team overcame Cría Meta with an 8-5 victory.

Day 3: Wednesday, 19 August
Alto Hándicap: This division featured two thrilling matches on the pitches of Los Pinos. Ayala secured a hard-fought 11-10 victory over Dos Lunas IQ on Pitch 4, resolving a highly competitive match in an extra chukker with a decisive golden goal from Félix Esaín. Meanwhile, Dubai earned their second consecutive win of the tournament by defeating La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal 13-10 on Pitch 3. Although Dubai held the lead for most of the match, Riscal remained within striking distance until late goals from Pedro Chavanne and Bartolomé Castagnola in the final chukker sealed the win.

Mediano Hándicap: This category delivered high-scoring battles on Wednesday. Recent Bronze Cup champion John Smith overcame Silver Cup winner P1 Cars El Bambú with a 14-12 victory. In the other matchup, ATL Polo Team edged out Jolly Roger 11-10 in an afternoon clash at Los Pinos.

Bajo Hándicap: Both Vamos Korea and Great Oaks triumphed in their respective games, officially securing their places in the tournament semifinals. Vamos Korea defeated Adrenalina / La Esperanza 12-7, while Great Oaks narrowly beat Scholarview 11-10.5.

Day 2: Tuesday, 18 August
Alto Hándicap: Two matches were played in this category on Tuesday. Amanara defeated Brunei Polo Team 15-13 in a highly competitive match on Pitch 3 of Los Pinos. In the other match, Sainte Mesme secured a 14-11 victory over Essso.

Mediano Hándicap: No official matches occurred on Tuesday for this division. The category returns on Wednesday with two exciting fixtures: P1 Cars El Bambú faces John Smith, while ATL Polo Team takes on Jolly Roger.

Bajo Hándicap: Action in this division kicked off on Tuesday with victories for teams starting on the right foot. C.H. Kazuki edged out Cría Meta by a narrow 10-9 margin, whilst Santa Quiteria defeated Polothanda 9-7.5. On Wednesday morning, Great Oaks will play Scholarview, and Vamos Korea will face Adrenalina / La Esperanza.

Day 1: Monday, 17 August
Alto Hándicap: The Copa de Oro kicked off with two highly competitive matches. La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal secured a narrow 14-13 victory over Ayala on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos, holding off a strong second-half surge from their opponents. Meanwhile, Dubai fought hard to defeat Dos Lunas IQ 12-11, defining the match in key moments through penalty conversions. 

Mediano Hándicap:  Royal Salute Korea Polo Club claimed a valuable 12-9 victory against ATL Polo Team in their opener. In the other matchup, John Smith (the recent winner of the Copa de Bronce Gluf by Bionesta) defeated Jolly Roger 11-8.

Bajo Hándicap: The Low Handicap action saw Great Oaks defeat Adrenalina / La Esperanza 12-10. Additionally, Vamos Korea secured a 12-4.5 victory against Scholarview

Summer International Tournament 2026 - Silver Cup 

Day 13: Saturday, 15 August 
Alto Hándicap: Amanara were crowned back-to-back champions of the High Handicap Terralpa Silver Cup after defeating Dubai 14-11 on Pitch 3 of Los Pinos. Dubai, starting with a 1-0 advantage due to handicap differences, controlled the first half and led 8-5 at the halftime break. In the second half, Amanara made a comeback led by Facundo Pieres, who scored 9 goals and was named MVP. A final goal by Teodoro Lacau sealed the 14-11 victory, allowing Nicky Sen's team to defend their 2025 title. Earlier in the morning, La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal claimed the Copa Sotogrande by defeating Sainte Mesme 16-10.

Bajo Hándicap: Estancia Lamar won the Low Handicap Terralpa Silver Cup after defeating Vamos Korea 11-10 on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos. Vamos Korea put on a strong performance in the first half, but Estancia Lamar fought back in the final two chukkers to secure the win in a clash of undefeated teams. Daniel Gariador was named MVP of the final.

Day 12: Friday, 14 August
Mediano Hándicap: P1 Cars El Bambú were champions of the Medium Handicap Terralpa Silver Cup after defeating Jolly Roger 12-11 in a thrilling final on Pitch 4 of Los Pinos. Driven by an exceptional performance from Carlos María Ulloa, P1 Cars El Bambú took a 9-4 lead into halftime. Jolly Roger has a strong comeback to tie the match at 10-10 in the sixth chukker, but two late goals from Ulloa, who was named MVP after scoring 9 goals, secured the 12-11 win. This marks the first-ever title for P1 Cars El Bambú in their debut season in the ATL International Polo Tournament.

Alto and Bajo Hándicap were not played on this day. 

Day 11: Thursday, 13 August  
Alto Hándicap: La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal secured their place in the final of the Copa Sotogrande (the High Handicap subsidiary) by defeating Brunei Polo Team 10-7. The match was a debut of Adolfo Cambiaso, who joined the team as a replacement for Pablo Pieres. La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal will face Sainte Mesme in the subsidiary final on Saturday morning, whilst the main High Handicap Silver Cup final between Dubai and Amanara remains scheduled for Saturday afternoon.

Mediano Hándicap: No official match play occurred on Thursday for this division. The focus remains on the upcoming final for the Medium Handicap Silver Cup, which will see P1 Cars El Bambú face off against Jolly Roger this Friday at 18:30.

Bajo Hándicap: No matches were held for the Low Handicap on Thursday. The finals for this category are now set: Adrenalina / La Esperanza will compete against Santa Quiteria for the Copa JP Financial on Friday afternoon, while the main division final between Vamos Korea and Estancia Lamar is scheduled for Saturday.

Day 10: Wednesday, 12 August  
Alto Hándicap: Dubai and Amanara advanced to the final after winning two intense semifinal matches. Dubai secured their spot with a 15-14 victory over Ayala in a supplementary chukker, whilst defending champions Amanara defeated Essso 12-10, also claiming the Copa Diputación de Cádiz. These two teams will face each other for the title this Saturday.

Mediano Hándicap: No matches were held on Wednesday for this division. The final pairing remains confirmed as P1 Cars El Bambú against Jolly Roger, with the championship match scheduled to take place this Friday.

Bajo Hándicap: Estancia Lamar secured the last available spot in the final after defeating C.H. Kazuki 11-7.5. In the day's other divisional match, Santa Quiteria beat Polothanda 10-3.5. Estancia Lamar will now compete against Vamos Korea in the final on Saturday.

Silver Cup Final  © Matias Callejo Silver Cup Final © Matias Callejo

Day 9: Tuesday, 11 August  
The semifinals of the Medium Handicap Silver Cup concluded on this day, determining the two teams that will play for the title, whilst action in the Low Handicap continued to progress.

Alto Hándicap: No matches took place on Tuesday as the teams prepared for the upcoming semifinal round. The pairings for Wednesday's matches are confirmed as Dubai vs. Ayala and Essso vs. Amanara.

Mediano Hándicap: P1 Cars El Bambú and Jolly Roger secured their places in the final after winning their respective semifinal duels. P1 Cars El Bambú defeated ATL Polo Team 11-8, while Jolly Roger beat John Smith with a score of 14-10. These two teams are now scheduled to compete for the championship this Friday.

Bajo Hándicap: Adrenalina / La Esperanza claimed a close 8-7 win against Great Oaks in the day's only match for the category. The second finalist for the division could be determined on Wednesday following the scheduled matches between Polothanda vs. Santa Quiteria and C.H. Kazuki vs. Estancia Lamar.

Day 8: Monday, 10 August  
The final qualifying rounds of the Silver Cup concluded with four matches that determined the semifinal matchups for the High Handicap and the first finalist for the Low Handicap.

Alto Hándicap: Essso finished at the top of Zone 2 after securing a narrow 12-11 victory over Ayala. In a closely contested match, Dos Lunas IQ defeated La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal 14-13. These results confirmed the semifinal pairings for Wednesday: Essso vs. Amanara and Dubai vs. Ayala.

Mediano Hándicap: No official match play took place on Monday, but a penalty shootout was held in the morning to determine the final seeding for the category. The semifinals are scheduled for Tuesday, featuring P1 Cars El Bambú against ATL Polo Team and John Smith versus Jolly Roger.

Bajo Hándicap: Vamos Korea became the first finalist of the category after continuing their undefeated streak with a 9-4.5 win against C.H. Kazuki. Savoir Polo Team also achieved success on the final qualifying day, defeating Scholarview 8-5.5. The second finalist will be determined following the completion of the remaining qualifying matches.

Day 7: Sunday, 9 August 
Alto Hándicap: Dubai and Amanara secured the remaining spots in the semifinals, joining the previously qualified teams, Ayala and Essso. Dubai defeated Brunei Polo Team 11-10 in an intense match, successfully defending their lead against a late 3-0 run by Brunei in the final period. Amanara won a dramatic 10-9 victory over Sainte Mesme; with the score tied and less than 30 seconds remaining, Santiago Chavanne scored the winning goal to send his team to the semifinals.

Mediano Hándicap: John Smith achieved success with a 10-8 win against ATL Polo Team, finishing at the top of the category standings alongside P1 Cars El Bambú. Due to this tie, a penalty shootout is scheduled for Monday to determine the final seeding and matchups for Tuesday's semifinals.

Bajo Hándicap: Estancia Lamar secured their third victory of the tournament by defeating Great Oaks 9-7. Santa Quiteria also emerged victorious, winning 12.5-8 against Adrenalina / La Esperanza.

Day 6: Saturday, 8 August 
The sixth day of the Silver Cup featured scheduled matches for the Medium and Low Handicap categories, whilst the High Handicap teams had a rest day before their final qualifying rounds.

Mediano Hándicap: The schedule for Saturday included a match between Royal Salute Standing Rock and P1 Cars El Bambú. P1 Cars El Bambú concluded the qualifying stage at the top of the category standings, tied with John Smith.

Bajo Hándicap: Two matches were scheduled for this day: Estancia Lamar against Savoir Polo Team and Scholarview against Polothanda.Estancia Lamar secured their third victory.

Day 5: Friday, 7 August 
The fifth day of the Silver Cup featured decisive matches that determined the first semifinalists in the High Handicap category.

Alto Hándicap: Ayala and Essso both secured their spots in the semifinals after achieving their second consecutive victories in the tournament. Ayala defeated Dos Lunas IQ 13-7, whilst Essso won a high tension match against La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal with a score of 13-11. Both winning teams currently hold a perfect record with one qualifying round remaining.

Mediano Hándicap: John Smith earned an important victory by defeating Jolly Roger 15-12 in a high-scoring encounter.

Bajo Hándicap: Vamos Korea remains undefeated and "unstoppable" this season, securing another win by overcoming Santa Quiteria with a final score of 12-9.5.

Day 4: Thursday, 6 August 
The fourth day of the Silver Cup featured four matches that left the High Handicap standings tied among all teams in Zone 1 heading into the final qualifying rounds.

Alto Hándicap: Amanara kept their tournament hopes alive with a narrow 11-10 victory over Brunei Polo Team. Sainte Mesme also secured a crucial 14-12 win against Dubai, resulting in an equality of points among all the teams in their zone.

Mediano Hándicap: No matches were held in this category on Thursday. Competition is scheduled to resume on Friday, August 7, with a match between John Smith and Jolly Roger.

Bajo Hándicap: Great Oaks continued their winning streak by defeating Polothanda, the recent Bronze Cup finalist, with a score of 9-7.5. C.H. Kazuki achieved success in a well-contested match, winning 10-7.5 against Scholarview.

Day 3: Wednesday, 5 August  
Four matches were featured on the third day of the Silver Cup, that solidified positions in the Mediano and Alto Handicap standings. 

Mediano Hándicap: P1 Cars El Bambú maintained their strong form with a 12-9 victory over Jolly Rodger, marking their second win in the tournament. ATL Polo Team, managed a comeback win against against Royal Salute Standing Rock, finishing with a score of 9-8 to secure their first victory.

Bajo Hándicap: Santa Quiteria debuted with a hard-fought 12-11 win against Savoir Polo Team. Vamos Korea remained undefeated, securing a dominant 16-10 victory over Adrenalina / La Esperanza.

Day 2: Tuesday, 4 August  
The action continued with four matches, highlighting further competition in the High and Low Handicap categories.

Alto Hándicap: Essso triumphed in an attractive match against Dos Lunas IQ with a score of 18-16, driven by an 11-goal performance from Guillermo Caset. Ayala secured a 16-13 win over La Dolfina Marqués de Riscal, sealing the game in the final chukker with two goals from Félix Esaín after a late-game surge by their opponents.

Bajo Hándicap: Estancia Lamar got their revenge for a previous Bronze Cup loss by defeating Polothanda 6-5.5. Great Oaks made a successful season debut, overcoming Scholarview 12-9.5.

Day 1: Monday, 3 August  
The second tournament of the Summer season, started off with an intense match day, with six matches played across all levels. 

Alto Hándicap: Dubai polo team secured a narrow 12-11 victory over the defending champion Amanara, in a high level match where all four players contributed to the win. Brunei Polo Team also started strong, defeating Sainte Mesme 16-11 on Cancha 3.

Mediano Hándicap: Both matches in this category were decided in supplementary chukkers. P1 Cars El Bambú edged out ATL 12-11 thanks to a golden goal by Carlos María Ulloa. Jolly Roger also clinched a close 11-10 win against Royal Salute Standing Rock with a decisive goal from Rosendo Torreguitar.

Bajo Hándicap: The recent Bronze Cup champion, Vamos Korea, continued their winning streak by defeating Savoir Polo Team 11-7. Adrenalina / La Esperanza also emerged victorious, beating C.H. Kazuki 8-6.

Summer International Tournament 2026 - Bronze Cup

Day 6: Saturday, 1 August  
Alto Hándicap: Ayala secured the title with a victory of 13-8 over Dos Lunas IQ. After a close first half, where Dos Lunas managed to secure a 6-5 lead, Camilo Castagnola took control of the game, leading his team to a 4-0 run in the fourth chucker. This is the first win Ayala has had in five years in the alto category. Casatagnola was named best player of the match. 

Mediano Hándicap: The competition for this category concluded on Friday, with John Smith previously crowned as the champion. 

Bajo Hándicap: Vamos Korea claimed the championship with a dominant 12-5.5 victory against Polothanda. Nicolás Pieres was the standout performer for the team and received the Best Player of the Match award. In the subsidiary Copa Silbon, Estancia Lamar won after defeating Adrenalina / La Esperanza 9-7.

Day 5: Friday, 31 July  
The tournament crowned its first champion, with a thrilling comeback in the Mediano Hándicap category.

Alto Hándicap: Whilst no match was played for the Alto category, the final matchup for Saturday was determined. Between three teams there was a penalty shootout, with Dos Lunas IQ securing their spot against Ayala, who had qualified previously. 

Mediano Hándicap: John Smith claimed the title with an 11-8 victory over P1 Cars El Bambú in a match of two halves. P1 Cars El Bambú dominated early, leading 4-0 after the first two chukkers and maintaining a 7-4 lead heading into the final stages. However, Alejandro Muzzio took command of the game, scoring 8 goals to lead a massive comeback that secured the championship for Gabriel Aguirre's team. Muzzio was named the Best Player of the Match.

Bajo Hándicap: Following the semifinal results from previous days, the category moved toward its final day. The championship match is set for Saturday, August 1, featuring Polothanda against Vamos Korea. 


Day 4: Thursday, 30 July
Alto Hándicap: Ayala secured a convincing victory 17-8 over Dos Lunas IQ to become the first finalist for their category, highlighted by the return of Camilo Castagnola to Sotogrande and Iñigo Zobel. Sainte Mesme won against the high scoring team Brunei polo team with a 17-13 score, a result that means there will be a penalty shootout between four teams to choose the second finalist.

Mediano Handicap had no matches scheduled for this day, as the competition prepares for the first finals on Friday 31st July.

Bajo Hándicap: Vamos Korea achieved success with a 9-7 success with a 9-7 win against Tahanto, qualifying for Saturday's final against Polothanda. Adrenalina / La Esperanza emerged with a victorious 10-7 score against C H Kazuki, in the Copa Silbon semifinal.

Day 3: Wednesday, 29 July
On Wednesday the competition continued with the first set of semi finals, for the low handicap and the resumption of the medium handicap. 

Mediano Handicap: Matches scheduled including Jolly Rodgers vs. P1 Cars El Bambú and ATL vs. Royal Salute Standing Rock. Based on later results, P1 Cars El Bambú advanced from these stages to reach the final.

Bajo Hándicap: The first semifinals took place, featuring Savoir Polo Team vs. Polothanda for the Bronze Cup and Scholarview vs. Estancia Lamar for the Copa Silbon.

Day 2: Tuesday, 28 July
Alto Hándicap: Brunei Polo Team secured a 15-11 victory over Essso in a match they commanded from start to finish, supported by a strong performance from all four players. Dos Lunas IQ won a match against Sainte Mesme with a score of 13-10, pulling ahead in the final two chukkers once the team led by Pascual Sáinz de Vicuña found its rhythm. 

Bajo Hándicap: Vamos Korea achieved success with a dominant 9-3 win against C.H. Kazuki. Tahanto emerged victorious with a close 11-10 score against Adrenalina / La Esperanza. Both winning teams have secured their spots in the semifinals scheduled for Thursday.

Day 1: Monday, 27 July
The 55th official Ayala Polo Club International Tournament , commenced on this day, marking the start of the Bronze Cup by Bionesta. 

Mediano Hándicap: John Smith secured an 8-5 victory over ATL Polo Team in their debut. Meanwhile, P1 Cars El Bambú won a high-scoring and vibrant match against Royal Salute Standing Rock with a final score of 13-11.

Bajo Hándicap: Polothanda achieved success in their first match, defeating Estancia Lamar 13.5-11.

26 August - Barberán Group Cup

Scholarview secured a narrow 9-8 victory over C.H. Kazuki, while Polothanda edged out Adrenalina / La Esperanza by a tight 8.5-8 scoreline. Final with Polothanda and Scholarview saw Polothanda beat Scholarview 9-5 in the afternoon. 

14 August - JP Financial Cup

Bajo Hándicap: Santa Quiteria won the JP Financial Cup in the Low Handicap category after defeating Adrenalina / La Esperanza by a narrow 8.5 to 8 margin. 

2nd July to July 12th - Memorial Manuel Prado y Colón de Carvajal

Copa Kai, were crowned champions of the Memorial Manuel Prado y Colon de Carvajal after defeating legacy by 11 to 7. The final was held on field 3 of los pinos where legacy initially took a 4-2 lead behind three early goals from Bautista Riglos. Mugrayaht were crowned champions of the Memorial Memorial Manuel Prado y Colon de Carvajal on Snday 1th June

Mughyrat were crowned champions of the Memorial Manuel Prado y Colón de Carvajal on Sunday, July 12, 2026, after defeating Legacy by 11 to 7. The final was held on field 3 of Los Pinos, where Legacy initially took a 4-2 lead behind three early goals from Bautista Riglos. However, Mughyrat turned the game around in the second chukker led by Juan Zubiaurre, eventually establishing a dominant lead they maintained for the rest of the match.

Mughyrat consisted of Mohammed Hussein (0 goals), Santos Valent (0 goals) / Carlos Silva (0 goals), Juan Zubiaurre (6 goals), and Tomás Gándara (3 goals). Total 9 HCP.

Juan Zubiaurre was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the final.

Mohammed Hussein was recognised as the Best Patron Player.

Legacy consisted of Cedric Schweri (0 goals), Isaac Vergnon (-1 goal), Bautista Riglos (6 goals), and Tomás Astelarra (3 goals). Total 8 HCP.

2nd July to July 12th - Enrique Zóbel

Estancia Lamar were crowned winners of the Memorial Fundador Enrique Zóbel after defeating MF Polo 9 to 7.5 on field 2 of Los Pinos.

Estancia Lamar consisted of Rayyan Al Ajaji (0 goals), Daniel Gariador (1 goal), Santos Iriarte (4 goals), and Tomás Iriarte (3 goals). Total 8 HCP.

MF Polo consisted of Mustapha Fasinro (0 goals), Beltrán Irazábal (-1 goal), Dante Castagnola (4 goals), and Mario Gómez (3 goals). Total 6 HCP.

2nd July to July 12th - La Criolla Cup

Tahanto Polo Team secured the Copa La Criolla during the Saturday finals.

Tahanto Polo Team consisted of Jon Puckhabere (0 goals), Mattia Terracina Fabris (-1 goal), Nicolás Tomasevich (3 goals), and Manuel Plaza (6 goals). Total 8 HCP.

2nd July to July 12th - Seven Minutes Cup 

Dany’s Polo were the winners of the Copa Minuto Siete.

Dany’s Polo consisted of Tanja Dany (0 goals), Emiliano Bernal (2 goals), Diogo Gallego (3 goals), and Martín Di Paola (4 goals). Total 8 HCP.

18th June to 28th June - Open de España 

Alamanstana were champions of the Open de España tournament, with the finals being held on Sunday June 28, after beating 1896 Polo 9 to 7. The final was played on field 3 of Los Pinos, where Almasanta staged a comeback in the second half after 1896 Polo led during the first two chukkers. A goal by Joaquín Castellví tied the match 6-6 at the end of the third chukker, and Almasanta secured the victory in the final period.

Almasanta consisted of Alejandro Cernadas (-1 goal), Joaquín Castellví (0 goals), Santiago Cernadas (6 goals), and Roberto Iturrioz (3 goals). Total 8 HCP.

Santiago Cernadas was the top scorer for the team with 7 goals and was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the final.

Joaquín Castellví was recognised as the Best Patron Player.

1896 Polo consisted of Ahmed Kadiri (0 goals), Luis Padilla (0 goals), Cristian Chaves (3 goals), and Segundo Fernández Llorente (5 goals). Total 8 HCP.

18th June to 28th June  - Copa Kai

Delta Defence were crowned winners of the Copa Kai after a narrow 9 to 8 victory over Legacy. The match, played on field 2 of Los Pinos, was decided by a goal from Martín Di Paola in a supplementary chukker.

Delta Defence consisted of Ivan Weiss (0 goals), Juan Gavira (1 goal), Martín Di Paola (4 goals), and Felipe Kelly (3 goals). Total 8 HCP.

Legacy consisted of Cedric Schweri (0 goals), Isaac Vergnon (-1 goal), Bautista Riglos (6 goals), and Tomás Astelarra (3 goals). Total 8 HCP

18th June to 28th June - Mar de Sazzón

Almigos Dusseldorf were the winners of the Copa Mar de Sazzón following a 9 to 5.5 win against Magual Okip.

Almigos Dusseldorf consisted of Dirk Baumgartner (0 goals), Julián Neves (0 goals), Estanislao Grahn (3 goals), and Patricio Neves (4 goals). Total 7 HCP.

Magual Okip consisted of Francisco Ferlini (0 goals), Lucas Di Paola (2 goals), Santiago Perea (3 goals), and Alejandro Tonnelier (0 goals). Total 6 HCP.

14th June - Don Diego, Inés Rosales and Coca Cola Cup

Six teams of up to 8 goals handicap took part in these tournaments which ran concurrently with Copa Joseph McMicking Don Diego. 

La Magarita were crowned winners of the Copa Don Diego, after defeating Delta Defence, 8 to 5 in a match played on field 2 of Los Pinos. 

La Margarita consisted of Katja Grauwiler (0 goals), Juan Gavira (1 goal), Cristian Chaves (3 goals), and Gerardo Mazzini (4 goals). Total 8 HCP.

Delta Defence consisted of Ivan Weiss (0 goals), Tobías Ussher (1 goal), Martín Di Paola (4 goals), and Felipe Kelly (3 goals). Total 8 HCP.

 

1896 Polo were crowned winners of the Inés Rosales after securing an 8 to 7 victory over Almasanta.

1896 Polo consisted of Ahmed Kadiri (0 goals), Laurent Desmas (0 goals), Álvaro Ara (3 goals), and Segundo Fernández Llorente (5 goals). Total 8 HCP.

Almasanta consisted of Alejandro Cernadas (-1 goal), Manuel López (3 goals), Santiago Cernadas (6 goals), and Joaquín Castellví (0 goals). Total 8 HCP.

 

Jolly Rogers were the winners of the Copa Coca Cola which was played as a 'round robin' between three teams. They secured the title after competing against Almigos Dusseldorf, and MF Polo. 

Jolly Roger consisted of Niclas Johansson (0 goals), Jack Spilsbury (4 goals), Martín Iturraspe (4 goals), and Tirso Otharan (0 goals). Total 8 HCP. 

MF Polo consisted of Kaveh Atrak (0 goals), Mario Gómez (3 goals), Dante Castagnola (4 goals), and Mustapha Fasinro (0 goals). Total 7 HCP

4th June to 14th June - Copa Joseph McMicking (Don Diego)

Legacy Polo Team were crowned champions of the Copa Joseph McMicking Don Diego against Adrenalina la Esperanza by 9 to 8. The final showed close scorings from both teams, but Legacy appeared to be struggling at the start of the game with looser defence, allowing Adrenalina to score some powerful goals in the first few chukkas. However, Legacy found their rhythm in the second half, narrowing the gap before dominating the final chukka to bring back a huge victory. 

Legacy Polo Team consisted of Cedric Schweri (0 goals), Isaac Vergnon (-1 goal), Bautista Riglos (8 goals), and Tomás Astelarra (3 goals). Total 8 HCP. 

  • Bautista Riglos was the top scorer for the team with 8 goals and was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the final.
  • Cedric Schweri received the Best Patron Player. 

Adrenalina Esperanza consisted of Kevin Korst (1 goal), Martijn van Scherpenzeel (0 goals), Santos Iriarte (4 goals), and Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú (3 goals). Total 8 HCP. 

26th May to May 31st - Copa KE & Copa One4One

Adrenalina La Esperanza were crowned champions of the Copa Ke Sotogrande on Sunday, May 31, 2026, after defeating Dany's Polo by 7 to 5. The final was played on field 3 of Los Pinos, where Adrenalina managed to turn themselves around, after Dany's Polo dominated for a large part of the afternoon. 

Adrenalina La Esperanza consisted of Kevin Korst (1 goal), Martijn Van Scherpenzeel (0 goals), Santos Iriarte (4 goals), and Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú (3 goals). Total 8 HCP. 

  • Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú was the top scorer for the team with 4 goals and was named the MVP (Most Valuable Player) of the final.
  • Martijn Van Scherpenzeel was recognised as the Best Patron Player.

Dany's Polo consisted of Tanya Dany, (-1 goal), Emiliano Bernal (2 goals), Diogo Gallego (3 goals), and Martín Iturraspe (4 goals). Total 8 HCP.

 

1896 Polo were crowned winners of the Copa One4One, which was played as a 'Round Robin' between three teams.

They secured the title after defeating both of their rivals, La Margarita Polo Team Amsterdam and Heritage Polo Team.

1896 Polo consisted of Ahmed Kadiri (0 goals), Grace Cariss (1 goal), Roberto Iturrioz (3 goals), and Segundo Fernández Llorente (4 goals). Total 8 HCP

La Margarita Polo Team Amsterdam consisted of Katja Grauwiler (0 goals), Milan Venkataraman (1 goal), Jamie Le Hardy (3 goals), and Gerardo Mazzini (4 goals). Total 8 HCP.

Heritage Polo Team consisted of Grzegorz Pawlick (-1 goal), Kaveh Atrak (0 goals), Luis Benmergui (3 goals), and Mario Gómez (3 goals). Total 6 HCP.

 

19th May to 24th May - Tourism San Roque, Covetsol, & Welcome Cup

Six teams of up to 8 goals handicap took part in both tournaments which ran concurrently. Dany's Polo Team were crowned champions of the Welcome Cup, after beating 1896 Polo by 11 to 10 played on field 2 of Los Pinos. Captained by Diogo Gallego.

Dany's Polo Team consisted of Taya Dany (-1 goal), Emiliano Bernal (2), Diogo Gallego (3 goals), Martín Iturraspe (4). Total 8 HCP, 9 Goals. 

Los Schatzies were crowned the champions of the Tourism San Roque Cup, after scoring 9-4.5 against Legacy: Jella Hezer (0 goals), Hugo Lewis (3 goals), Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú, Maximiliano Malacalz (2 goals). Total 8 HCP 10 goals.  

La Magarita Polo Team Amsterdam won the Covetsol Cup against Heritage Polo Team by 9 to 4.5.

Los Schatzies consisted of Jella Herzer (0 goals), Hugo Lewis (3 goals), Nicolás Ruiz Guiñazú (3 goals), and Maximiliano Malacalza (2 goals). Team 8 HCP. 10 goals

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