The República Argentina Cup, the he most significant tournament of the competitive Autumn season in Argentina, is due to commence on Wednesday March 13. Established in 1929 by the then President of the Argentine Association of Polo (AAP), Mr. Francisco Ceballos, it is a remarkable contest – teams rated from 0 to 40 goals, from all over the country, are elegible to play. The 2026 edition of the República Argentina Cup will see see sixteen teams between 16 and 23 goals, in participation. Teams are split in four leagues.
The República Argentina Cup is played on handicap; ties are permitted during the qualification stage. The league phase will be playerd at the AAP Headquarters, in Pilar, and the finals at Palermo
The upcoming República Argentina Cup will feature lineups made of some of the most renowned players worldwide, such as the three Pieres brothers (Gonzalito, Facundo and Nicolás); Juan Martín Nero, Juan Martín Zubía, David Stirling, Alfredo Bigatti, Teodoro Lacau, Gonzalo Ferrari, Beltrán Laulhé, Guillermo Terreray Joaquín Pittaluga, Santiago Chavanne, among others. There won’t be women playing this year, but it’s always worth to note that the only lady who lifted the coveted trophy is Marianela Castagnola. Along with Guillermo Caset, Adolfo Cambiaso and Lolo Castagnola, Marianela was victorious with La Dolfina in 1997.
With regards to teams, Coronel Suarez have won the tournament more than any other foursome – 16 titles. They are followed by Chapaleufú (1948, 1953, 1960, 1973, 1988, 1994), with 6; Trenque Lauquen (1952, 1955, 1966, 1995, 2024), with 5; La Dolfina (1997, 2006, 2009 y 2018), with 4; and Cuatro Vientos (2021, 2023). Juan José Brané has remained the player who claimed the Repúlica Agentina Cup more than anyone else – five times (1986, 1992, 1999, 2000, 2002).
The opening day of the República Argentina Cup will feature eight games, at the AAP Headquarters, in Pilar.
THE FINAL OF THE REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA CUP AND THE SUBSIDIARY CANADA CUP WILL TAKE PLACE ON SATURDAY MARCH 28.