The Dubai Silver Cup returns for its 16th edition, officially launching the UAE’s high-goal polo season on 10th January 2026. The tournament fixtures were announced during a live draw and press conference held at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, setting the stage for an exciting display of world-class polo and top-tier competition.
Held under the patronage of the Government of Dubai, and supported by the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Polo Federation, the Silver Cup serves as the opening tournament of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS). The event features a formidable 18-20 goal handicap, reinforcing its status as one of the region’s most prestigious polo competitions.
The DPGCS calendar for 2026 includes:
• Silver Cup (18-20 goal handicap): 10th January to 24th January
• Gold Cup (20-goal handicap): 28th January to 14th February
• Dubai Challenge Cup (8-10 goal handicap): 7th – 14th March
• Polo Masters Cup (6-8 goal handicap): 4th – 11th April
• Dubai Cup (6-8 goal handicap): 13th – 18th April
Recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT), the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS) ranks among the most prestigious polo competitions worldwide, encompassing the WPT Championship Cup, WPT Cup, and WPT Challenge Cup categories.
The first day of action will be held on Saturday 10th of January with two matches: Bangash vs Dubai Wolves and UAE vs Habtoor Polo.
Teams:
-Habtoor Polo: Mohammed Al Habtoor 0, Bautista Bayugar 8, Carlos María Ulloa 8, Marcos Solari 4. Total: 20 goals.
-Jehangiri: Mohammed Jehangiri 0, Gonzalo Pieres 9, Antonio Heguy 8, Dante Castagnola 3. Total: 20 goals.
-UAE: H.H. Sheikha Maitha 0, Lukin Monteverde 9, Salvador Jauretche 5, Rosendo Torreguitar 6. Total: 20 goals.
-Dubai Wolves: Habtoor Al Habtoor 1, Cesar Crespo 6, Félix Esain 7, Santiago Laborde 6. Total: 20 goals.
-Bangash: Haider Bangash 0, Alfredo Capella 8, Tomás Fernández Llorente 7, Federico Von Potobsky 5. Total: 20 goals.
All Silver Cup matches will be broadcast live on Pololine.tv.