World-class teams at the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2016

100 days before the Cartier Trophy final, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz announced the teams in 2016. Teams from England, Italy, Ireland and Switzerland will compete in the only high goal tournament on snow. Chris Hyde, currently the best snow polo player in the world, is there again. The St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup will take place from January 29-31, 2016.

Numerous prominent teams from Europe and overseas have applied for one of the four places taking part in the Snow Polo World Cup 2016. The tournament management under founder Reto Gaudenzi has now invited Spencer McCarthy (England), Rommy Gianni (Italy), Richard Fagan (Ireland) and Cedric Schweri (Switzerland) to the tournament.

The four captains will now each put together a high-goal team. Four-time St. Moritz winner Nacho Gonzalez (GBR) and Chris Hyde (GBR) are already registered as part of the English team. Hyde has already won five times in St. Moritz and is currently considered the best snow polo player in the world.

On the last weekend in January, world-class polo sports are therefore guaranteed against the unique mountain backdrop of the Engadin. St. Moritz is the birthplace of snow polo: 32 years ago, the world's first polo tournament on snow took place here on the frozen lake.

The three tournament days offer excellent polo sports and a supporting program with social events on the lake and in the exclusive hotels in St. Moritz. More than 20,000 spectators are expected again.

“Every year, our guests are impressed by the special atmosphere on the frozen lake in the midst of one of the most beautiful mountain scenery in the world,” enthuses Reto Gaudenzi, founder and CEO of Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG. “Nowhere in the world are genuine hospitality, luxury and an authentic alpine lifestyle so closely linked as in St. Moritz. Locals and guests, polo fans, winter sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs meet here.”

The St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup also enjoys a special status from a sporting perspective: Nowhere else in the world is snow played in such a high performance category. For world-class players and polo fans from all parts of the world, St. Moritz is therefore an important date in the annual calendar.

For the tournament, around 100 horses will be brought to St. Moritz, accustomed to the snow and acclimatized. Admission to the St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup, including the stand, is traditionally free for all spectators.

Local restaurateurs led by Badrutt's Palace Hotel offer the public a wide range of culinary delights. Guests in the VIP area are pampered by top chef Reto Mathis. VIP tickets are available in advance at www.ticketcorner.ch; the offer is limited.

Sponsors and partners of the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2016

St. Moritz welcomes Maserati among the sponsors of the Snow Polo World Cup. The premium Italian brand is joining Cartier, Badrutt's Palace Hotel, Deutsche Bank and La Martina, who once again support the tournament as team sponsors, gold sponsors and official equipment suppliers.

Team sponsors

cartier
maserati
Badrutt's Palace Hotel

Gold Sponsor

Deutsche Bank

Official outfitter

La Martina

Official airline

lufthansa

Supporter

Municipality of St. Moritz
Destination Engadin St. Moritz
See-Infra AG
Klinik Gut
Oscar Christoffel
Ender Sport
Lyceum Alpinum Zuoz

Trophy sponsors

cartier
La Martina
Bombardier
Dorchester Collection

Official Suppliers

Confiserie Sprüngli
Perrier-Jouet
Pernod Ricard
Heineken
nespresso
kaspersky
Cigar Must
Valser

Media Partners

PoloLine
Polo Times
The Polo Magazine
Polo +10
Equestrio

Snow Polo and Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG

Polo on snow was first played in 1985 in St. Moritz. Since then, St. Moritz has always been dominated by the Snow Polo World Cup on the last weekend in January.

In 2014, well-known representatives of the Swiss polo scene founded Evviva Polo St. Moritz AG and signed a long-term contract with the municipality of St. Moritz in order to ensure the continuation of the St. Moritz Snow Polo World Cup in the long term.

The Board of Directors consists of Dr. Piero Dillier (President), Reto Gaudenzi (Vice President and CEO) and Arndt Küchel. Members of the Advisory Board are Dr. Thomas Rinderknecht and Peter Blum. Jürg Reinger is the managing director.