The 41st Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz returned to the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz from 23 to 25 January 2026, reaffirming its status as the world’s only high-goal polo tournament played on snow. Set against the Upper Engadin winter landscape, the event brought together six international teams for three days of competition, drawing sell-out crowds and maintaining the tournament’s balance between elite sport and alpine tradition.
Play opened on a meticulously prepared ice base, allowing for controlled speed and tactical precision throughout the opening matches. The first day established the Semi-Final lineup, with close scorelines and disciplined play defining the early stages. As the tournament progressed, conditions remained consistent, placing emphasis on teamwork, horsemanship, and decision-making rather than spectacle alone.
Standing Rock emerged as the tournament’s winners, lifting the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz Trophy following a composed and measured campaign. The victory marked a sixth title for Max Charlton, alongside a fifth for Nacho Gonzalez, a third for Raul Laplacette, and a first championship for Philipp Müller. The trophy presentation was led by FIP President Dr. Piero Dillier, with players receiving Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso Tribute Monoface watches, continuing the event’s long-standing partnership with the Swiss watchmaker.
Individual honours were awarded across the weekend, recognising excellence in patronage, performance, and horsemanship. These distinctions highlighted the depth of competition present throughout the field, reflecting the high standard maintained across all nine matches played during the tournament.
As the final chukkas concluded and the lake gradually cleared, the scale of the weekend came into focus. Nine matches over three days reinforced St. Moritz’s position as the centre of the snow polo world, where the sport is neither experimental nor symbolic, but deeply embedded in winter sporting culture. With the 42nd edition already scheduled for January 2027, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz continues as a tradition shaped by consistency, discipline, and refinement.
