41st Snow Polo World Cup (23 – 25.01.26): Lake St. Moritz Becomes the unique Stage for the Snow Polo World Cup 2026

 

St. Moritz, 13 January 2026.

The surface of Lake St. Moritz still lies calm beneath the clear Engadin sky.

Yet even now, it is evident that something extraordinary is about to unfold.

With the long-awaited start of construction works, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2026, which will take place from 23 – 25 January 2026, begins to take visible shape.

Exceptionally cold temperatures over the past days have created a stable and resilient ice cover. Forecasts predict continued cold weather, providing ideal conditions for the build-up and execution of the world’s only high-goal polo tournament played on snow.

Day by day, the frozen lake is transformed into an arena of international stature.

A polo field measuring approximately 200 × 100 metres is carefully prepared. Grandstands rise from the ice, alongside elegant tent structures – including a VIP tent for 900 people – towers, platforms and state-of-the-art technical installations.

A highly experienced, professional team moves 220 tonnes of material to bring this temporary world to life. The works are coordinated by the municipality-owned See-Infra AG in close collaboration with regional and specialised partners, requiring precision, expertise and seamless cooperation.

 

What emerges on the lake is far more than a sporting venue. The Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz has long been a major economic driver for the region.

With an annual value creation of around CHF 25 million, the event plays a key role in the Engadin and reinforces St. Moritz’s international standing as a premier winter sports and event destination.

 

While construction progresses on the ice, anticipation continues to grow around the globe.

Demand for tickets for the 2026 edition has reached an unprecedented level. The legendary gala at Badrutt’s Palace has been sold out for months. VIP- and Chukker Club tickets for Saturday and Sunday are completely sold out, with only a few remaining for Friday. General admission tickets for Saturday and Sunday are also selling extremely well. As tradition dictates, access to the polo grounds on Friday remains free of charge.

Reto Gaudenzi, Founder and CEO of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, states: “The ice conditions are very good and now allowed us to begin construction as planned. The unbelievable international interest and record-breaking ticket demand underline the global significance of this tournament. The Snow Polo World Cup is a strong statement for St. Moritz and the Engadin, both in sporting and economic terms.”

 

From 23 – 25 January 2026, the frozen lake will once again become the stage for an event unlike any other. International top players, partners, sponsors and media will meet tens of thousands of visitors from around the world. For three days, Lake St. Moritz is transformed into a truly unique polo arena, defined by its unmistakable setting and atmosphere.

 

Those wishing to experience the tournament on site dressed in a relaxed and fitting way, or to follow the action from home via live stream, can discover the brand-new official collection by Official Jersey and Apparel Partner U.S. Polo Assn., designed exclusively for the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz, at https://endersport.com/produkt-kategorie/snowpolo/.

 

All matches can be viewed on official livestreams at www.pololine.tv

Sponsors and partners of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2026

 

Team Sponsors            Investec, Standing Rock, Flexjet, MACKAGE, Azerbaijan Land of Fire, St. Moritz

Official Jersey & Apparel Partner      U.S. Polo Assn.

Helmet Sponsor           St. Moritz

Umpire Sponsor           Maura Wasescha

Polo Equipment Provider     Casablanca

Official Hotels               Badrutt’s Palace Hotel, Kulm Hotel St. Moritz, Grand Hotel des Bains Kempinski, Carlton Hotel, Suvretta House, Giardino Mountain, Grace La Margna, Crystal Hotel, Steffani Hotel, Hotel Corvatsch, Laudinella Hotel Group, Hotel Sonne

Guest Resort                Ithaafushi – The Private Island by Waldorf Astoria, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi

Official Restaurants      Chesa Veglia/Polo Bar, Paradiso, Kulm Country Club

Official Vodka               Beluga – The Noble Vodka

Official Champagne      Champagne Perrier-Jouët

Official Prosecco          Villa Sandi

Official Partner Hotel     Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich

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Trophy Sponsors          St. Moritz, Beluga – The Noble Vodka, Casablanca, Ithaafushi – The Private Island by Waldorf Astoria, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Flexjet, Bucherer

Official Car                   Kessel/Maserati

Sponsors                     Maura Wasescha, Kessel/Maserati, Pernod Ricard Swiss, Sprüngli, Chopfab Boxer, Billionaire St. Moritz, Beluga – The Noble Vodka, TWW Yachts

VIP Catering                GAMMACATERING

Official Suppliers          Champagne Perrier-Jouët, Oona Caviar, Cecchetto, Mitscho’s Cigars, Sprüngli, Chopfab Boxer, Villa Sandi, Acqua Orsini, Beluga – The Noble Vodka, Rutishauser Divino

Exhibitors                     Ender Sport St. Moritz, Maura Wasescha, U.S. Polo Assn,, Kessel/Maserati, Flexjet, MACKAGE, Villa Sandi, Ithaafushi – The Private Maldives Island by Waldorf Astoria, Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi, Die Weltwoche, Azerbaijan – Land of Fire, Billionaire St. Moritz, Mitscho’s Cigars, TWW Yachts, Rutishauser Divino, Jaeger-LeCoultre, One Luxury, La Dolce Vita Orient Express

Medical Partner            Klinik Gut

Official Lab Partner       CentraLab

Public Catering             Crystal Hotel, Madame Sum, Giardino Mountain, La Pasteria, Pizza Polenta & Champagne

Supporter                     Engadin, Gemeinde St. Moritz, Kanton Graubünden, St. Moritz Tourismus, Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz, O. Christoffel AG, Blasto, Silvaplana Engadin-Corvatsch

Host Club                     Evviva Polo Club St. Moritz

Partner Clubs               Sigureni Manor Equestrian Retreat, Polo Park & Country Club Zurich

Official Snow Polo   Magazine Publisher     The Polo Magazine, Polo Times

Worldwide Live Coverage                     PoloLine.TV

Media Partners             Robb Report, The Polo Magazine, PoloLine, Polo International, Le Grand Mag, Polo Times, Polo & Lifestyle The London Magazine, La Polo, Excellence Magazine, Die Weltwoche, Materialist, Engadiner Post, Falstaff, QUALITYTIMES, ¡HOLA!

 

Snow Polo and the Evviva Polo St. Moritz Ltd

1985 saw the first-ever polo competition and St. Moritz staging this world premiere. The Snow Polo World Cup has reigned over the last weekend in January in St. Moritz ever since. In 2014, leading exponents of snow polo in Switzerland founded Evviva Polo St. Moritz Ltd and signed a long-term contract with the town of St. Moritz, thus securing a sustained continuation of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz. The Board of Directors consists of Dr Piero Dillier (President), Reto Gaudenzi (Founder, Vice-president and CEO) and Arndt Küchel; Jürg Reinger is the CFO. A well-rehearsed team of local and regional partners and the See Infra Ltd is working hand in hand with the organisers to carry out the tournament. For more information, visit www.snowpolo-stmoritz.com.

 

Media office Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz

Katja Grauwiler                 +41 79 684 88 53              media@snowpolo-stmoritz.com

Evviva Polo St. Moritz Ltd

Reto Gaudenzi                  +41 79 774 38 27              reto.gaudenzi@snowpolo-stmoritz.com

Jürg Reinger                    +41 79 402 92 75              juerg.reinger@snowpolo-stmoritz.com

 

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Editor @ Monaco Woman