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Ascona Polo Cup


Sep 06-08, 2024

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Ascona Polo Cup is a prestigious tournament taking place each year in the Swiss lake village of Ascona. The event stands for superb quality, friendly competition and excellence in sports. It takes place on a vast site that previously acted as an aerodrome, outside the city of Ascona in the Swiss canton of Ticino.

The Ascona Polo Club

The game of polo has existed for about 2.600 years with origins in Ancient Persia, and it began to be popular in Switzerland in the 1880s. Ascona Polo Club was founded in 2009 and celebrated its first tournament in 2010. 

Ascona Polo Cup programme 2024

The organisers have worked their magic in order to be able to offer three fantastic polo days full of highlights and riveting entertainment! Experience the fascinating sport that is polo accompanied by exciting events with first-class catering and a high-quality supporting programme in the atmospheric setting of beautiful Ascona.

Here’s an overview of the 2024 Ascona Polo Cup timetable:

Ascona Polo Cup on September 6

  • 4pm: Start of polo games
  • 5pm: Welcome aperitif and official opening address by the organisers
  • 8pm-2am: Players' party in an exclusive location, DJ set & live performance with an “all-in-white” dress code.

Ascona Polo Cup on September 7

  • 11.00am: Horse parade through the old town of Ascona
  • 6.30pm-2am: Dinner & Polo by Night, Polo qualifying games, party tent with a DJ and a "traditional fashion" dress code

Ascona Polo Cup on September 8

  • 10.30am-3.30pm: The finals of the polo games
  • 3.30pm: Award ceremony

Visit Ascona Polo Cup

Get your tickets to Ascona Polo Cup and keep an eye on what’s happening on the Ascona Polo Cup website.

While you’re in Ascona, it’s a great chance to visit the sights and attractions in the town - after all, there are 11 heritage sites of historical significance in Ascona, including palaces, churches a medieval settlement and the ruins of a castle. The town is situated on Lake Maggiore, a spectacular and world-famous lake that lies in both Switzerland and Italy.