Equestrian Events Polo
Rank 20
St. Regis British Open Polo Championship for the Cowdray Gold Cup
The championship of English high-goal polo, won in 2026 by a first-time finalist that beat a six-time champion.
Why it is here
Gaston beat Dubai 9–8 on 19 July 2026 to win the Cowdray Gold Cup for the first time, in their first final in the tournament. Dubai have won the trophy six times (Pololine, 2026-07-19; Living Sports, 2026-07-20). Living Sports calls it the 70th edition of the British Open and one of the two most prestigious tournaments in English polo; Pololine calls the final 'the most significant in English polo'. Polo Times also reports Gaston's first Gold Cup title (2026-07-20). Dates for 2027 have not yet been published, so none are listed. Score drivers: prestige 8.8 from its status as the British Open; sporting level 8.8 from a 22-goal final decided by one goal. Exclusivity, social and experience are not scored.
Who it is for
Polo patrons and spectators who want the main event of the English high-goal season.
Sources
- Gaston, the remarkable winners of the St. Regis Cowdray Gold CupGaston beat Dubai 9-8 to win for the first time in their first final; Dubai six-time champions; 'the most significant in English polo'.
- Gaston lifts the Cowdray Gold Cup for the first time70th edition of the British Open; one of the two most prestigious tournaments in English polo.
- Gaston Polo Team Take Home the GoldGaston crowned Cowdray Gold Cup champions for the first time.
