Fri 12th Jun 2026The St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup Draw 19 teams competing 23 June – 19 July
On Tuesday 9 June, guests gathered at Cowdray house for the draw of The British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup which sees St. Regis as title sponsor for this year. A competitive 19 teams have entered the tournament, which celebrates its 70th anniversary this year, and have been drawn into one league of five teams and two crossover sections; League A will compete within its own group, while Groups B and C, and Groups D and E, will play crossover fixtures. To maximise balance and competition, five seeded teams were selected based on their recent Cartier Queen’s Cup performance, specifically those teams that had secured three or more wins.
The St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup will begin on Tuesday 23 June with the Final scheduled for Sunday 19 July. The Final is always a sell-out event and this year will also see the British Ladies Open Final played in the morning, so don’t miss out on your tickets here.
The St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup Draw
League A: Dubai, Ferne Park, Clinova, Shoreline & Ojo Caliente
Group B: Akasha, Valhalla, Black Bears & Jehangiri
Group C: Gaston, White Crane & Signet Segavas
Group D: Marqués de Riscal/La Dolfina, UAE, Park Place & Jindal Steel/La Dolfina
Group E: Balanz Capital La Hechicera, Kazak, Sujan Indian Tigers
Photograph: 19 teams are competing in this year’s Cowdray Gold Cup. By Mark Beaumont
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