Sotogrande Polo Tournament results - 2026

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 - Silver Cup 

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.

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.

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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