Now in its 41st edition, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz remains the only high-goal polo tournament played on snow anywhere in the world. Set on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, it is where elite sport meets alpine elegance with unmistakable Swiss precision.
This yearβs tournament opened on a flawless 55-centimeter (22-inch) ice base, an immaculate stage for six top teams. Three opening matches ignited the weekend, with the four strongest teams advancing directly to the semifinals. Watching polo at full speed on snow is unlike anything else: the horses thunder, the players glide and the mountains stand still in the background. For me, this is the ultimate winter experience.
A view from the Snow Polo World Cup, St. Moritz, Switzerland, Jan. 24, 2026.
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