The 26th. edition of the prestigious Hublot Polo Cup Gstaad, is due to kick off on Thursday August 17, at the Polo Club Gstaad, in Gstaad, Switzerland, sorrounded by the breathtaking beauty of the Swiss Alps. It is worth to note that the club’s impeccable grounds are set in the Gstaad/Saanen airfield. The competition will see four teams up to 14 goals, in participation, and the official umpires will be England’s Oliver Ellis and Charles Seavill.

The lineups will be captained by one Swiss, two Germans and one French; one of the players who are due to compete are the talented Martin Aguerre Jr., winner of the Cámara de Diputados Cup, in Argentina as well as two times champion of the Open de France and the Coupe d’Or, in Deauville; he will be joined by Frankie Menéndez, Raúl Laplacette, Francisco Fucci, among others. Meanwhile, Sébastien Le Page, current reigning champion, will be leading Team Gstaad.

It is expected 5,000 spectators in attendance, who not only will be able to watch high class polo, but also they will have the opportunity to enjoy the facilities and a unique entourage. Polo Club Gstaad will welcome families and friends on free admission, exquisite catering and gastronomy provided by Gstaad Palace, access to the prestige village. Without doubts, Gstaad have everything set and ready to offer a unique event and an unforgettable experience.

THE FINAL OF THE HUBLOT POLO GOLD CUP GSTAAD WILL BE STREAMED LIVE ON POLOLINE TV.

Key dates and numbers of polo in Gstaad:

1995 Polo Club Gstaad is established

1996 The first tournament is organised in Gstaad

2006 Pierre Genecand becomes President of the Polo Club Gstaad

2008 Hublot is named Title Sponsor and the Hublot Polo Gold Cup is born

70 Volunteers working during the four days within the event

120 horses in participation

500 People in attendance to the traditional gala, on Saturday night

6000 Spectators enjoy the event

HUBLOT POLO GOLD CUP GSTAAD – THE TEAMS

TEAM HUBLOT: Jürgen Schröder 0, Juan Correa 3, Matías González 4, Martincito Aguerre 7. Total: 14.

TEAM GSTAAD PALACE: Peter Cromm 0, Pedro Fernández Llorente 5, Teo Von Neufforge 5, Segundo Condesse 4. Total: 14.

TEAM KIELDER AGRO GROUP: Cedric Schweri 0, Joao Novaes 5, Tomás Astelarra 3, Frankie Menéndez 6. Total: 14.

TEAM GSTAAD: Sebastien Le Page 0, Facundo Kelly 4, Francisco Fucci 4, Rauli Laplacette 6. Total: 14.

HUBLOT POLO GOLD CUP GSTAAD – COMPLETE PROGRAM:

Thursday August 17:

11:30 h: Polo village opens

13:30 h: First league match

15:00 h: Second league match

Friday August 18:

16:00 h: Players parade in the streets of Gstaad

Saturday August 19:

11:00 h: Polo village opens

12:00 h: VIP tent for lunch

13:30 h: First Semifinal

15:00 h: Second Semifinal

19:30 h: VIP Gala

Sunday August 17:

11:00 h: Polo village opens

12:00 h: Lunch in the VIP tent

13:30 h: Third place match

15:00 h: Final

16:30 h: Awards presentation