The wait is over; the Open de France BARNES, the most remarkable tournament in France as well as one of the most significant ones within the international calendar of polo, is set to commence on Friday September 4, at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, located in La Ferme d’Apremont, in the outskirts of Paris, France. The contest will see twelve teams up to 16 goals, partake, including title holders, Octogone. Teams are split into two leagues.

The 2026 edition of the Open de France BARNES will showcase an unusual format. The three teams in Group A will play all three teams in Group B; teams in Group C will clash against those in Group D. This means that each foursome without facing either of the other teams in their own group. By the end of the cross-group matches, all twelve teams will be brought together in a single overall ranking, with the top eight qualifying for the quarter-finals. There will therefore be little opportunity to calculate a comfortable route out of a group: every result will count in a common race for those eight places.

The order of play of the opening day of the Open de France BARNES is the following:

4pm: Essso vs. Talandracas

5,45pm: Arho vs. Octogone

THE FINAL OF THE OPEN DE FRANCE BARNES WILL TAKE PLACE ON SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 20.

OPEN DE FRANCE BARNES – Teams & Fixture