Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2027 - polo on the frozen lake
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From 22 to 24 January 2027, the Snow Polo World Cup plays high-goal polo on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, about fifteen minutes from Hotel Schweizerhof in Sils Maria.
The event
Now in its 42nd year, the Snow Polo World Cup is the most prestigious polo tournament played on snow. Four teams contest the cup on a compact arena marked out on the frozen lake, using a larger, brightly coloured ball and studded ponies suited to the surface. Daily play runs from late morning to late afternoon, with hospitality tents, a champagne crowd and the peaks of the Upper Engadin as a backdrop. It is one of the defining images of the St. Moritz winter: glamorous, fast and set on ice.
Where to watch from Hotel Schweizerhof
The polo arena sits on Lake St. Moritz, roughly 15 minutes from Sils Maria by car or Engadin Bus. General admission around the field is free, with paid grandstand and hospitality options for those who want to stay the day. The tournament shares its weekend with the bob and skeleton World Cup nearby, so late January is one of the fullest sporting weekends of the Engadin winter.
Practical information
Dates: 22 to 24 January 2027
Play: daily, roughly 10:30 to 16:30
Location: frozen Lake St. Moritz, about 15 minutes from Sils Maria
Admission: free around the field; grandstand and hospitality ticketed
Programme: snowpolo-stmoritz.com
Plan your stay
Hotel Schweizerhof, a Faern Collection Hotel, keeps you a short drive from the polo and a world away from the crowds after dark. Spend the day on the lake at St. Moritz, then return to Sils Maria for the quiet.
Photo copyright Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz?
The Snow Polo World Cup is the most prestigious polo tournament played on snow, staged on the frozen Lake St. Moritz and now in its 42nd year. Four teams contest the cup on a compact arena marked out on the ice, using a larger, brightly coloured ball and studded ponies suited to the surface. Hospitality tents and the peaks of the Upper Engadin frame the field.
When does the Snow Polo World Cup 2027 take place?
The 2027 tournament runs from 22 to 24 January. Play takes place daily from roughly 10:30 to 16:30. The polo shares its weekend with the bob and skeleton World Cup nearby, making late January one of the fullest sporting weekends of the Engadin winter.
Do I need a ticket to watch the snow polo?
General admission around the field is free. Grandstand seats and hospitality packages are ticketed for those who want to stay the whole day. The full programme and ticket details are published at snowpolo-stmoritz.com.
How do I get to the polo from Sils Maria?
The arena sits on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, roughly 15 minutes from Sils Maria by car or Engadin Bus. The bus stops just 100 m from Hotel Schweizerhof, so no car is needed on match days. Late January is the heart of the Engadin winter, so dress for a full day outdoors on the ice.
Why stay at Hotel Schweizerhof for the Snow Polo World Cup?
Hotel Schweizerhof stands in the village centre of Sils Maria, minutes from Lake Sils and well away from the busy tournament crowds. After an afternoon on the lake at St. Moritz you return to a quiet village evening. Dinner in the Arvenstube or Restaurant Vuolp d'Or rounds off the day.