The Arena Polo Season will be held from March 29 to April 4 at Chandigarh Polo Club with free public entry and cultural events.
Chandigarh: The Chandigarh Polo Season 2026 has been officially announced, marking the second edition of the city’s official polo season after the successful debut season held in 2024–2025. The upcoming tournament will be conducted under the aegis of the Indian Polo Association and the Chandigarh Polo Association, further strengthening Chandigarh’s reputation as an emerging hub for the sport.
The polo season will take place from March 29 to April 4, 2026, at the Chandigarh Polo Club. Organized annually, the event aims to promote and celebrate the heritage, elegance, and excitement associated with the sport of polo.
This year’s tournament is expected to witness the participation of 12 teams from across the country. Prominent teams set to compete include the Indian Army Artillery Polo Team, Indian Navy Polo Team, Army Service Corps Polo Team, Remount and Veterinary Corps Polo Team, 61 Cavalry Polo Team, Rajasthan Polo Team, Jaipur Polo Team, Eden Polo Team, Golden Greens Polo Team, along with the host Chandigarh Polo Team and other competing teams from across India.
The organizers have announced that entry to all matches will be free for the public, giving residents and visitors an opportunity to witness the thrill of polo up close.
Apart from the matches, the season will also feature a series of social and cultural events to further promote the sport across Chandigarh, Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, and North India. These events include a Sufi Baithak Night on the opening day, March 29, a Ladies Boots & Hats High Tea on April 3, and the grand Gala Night on April 4, 2026.
The event is expected to attract several celebrity guests, distinguished dignitaries, and senior officials, making it an important sporting and social gathering for the region.
Speaking about the upcoming season, Dilpreet Singh Sidhu, President of the Chandigarh Polo Club, said that Arena Polo is a modern format of the sport that is far more spectator-friendly.
“It is an honour that our City Beautiful, Chandigarh, is hosting the Arena Polo Season 2026. We are happy to encourage young boys and girls to take forward the legacy of polo in North India,” he said.
Senior members present during the announcement included Brig. Sandeep Kashyap, Col. Manoj Deewan, and Mehtab Gill, among others.
The upcoming Chandigarh Polo Season 2026 is expected to further establish the city as a key destination for polo in North India, bringing together sports enthusiasts, players, and the community for a week of high-energy matches and cultural celebrations.
