1. Social Cup (10 Goals)
Hosted by the Guards Polo Club, the 10-goal Social Cup is sponsored by Members of the Club. All proceeds from the Finals are donated to a charity -“The Not Forgotten”- which works to better the lives of veterans as well as in-service military personnel. The Members are treated to afternoon tea in the Royal Box after the game.
Final Game: HK/Bajaj Polo vs Tchogan
Date: 27 July
Crowds were treated to a riveting final between HK/Bajaj Polo and Tchogan. The teams took on each other with all might their mallets could muster! HK/Bajaj Polo outdid themselves in the most crucial moments of the game. They scored nine goals in all, beating Tchogan by the slightest margin of 0.5 points.
Winners: HK/Bajaj Polo ( 9-8.5 )
2. Coronation Cup (23-25 Goals)
All eyes lit up when the HPA (Hurlingham Polo Association) announced this year’s competitors for the prestigious Coronation Cup. Brazil was ready to avenge itself after the defeats faced in 1996, 2001, and 2011 at the hands of England.
Final Games:
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Young Argentina (17-goal) vs Young England (16-goal)
Date: 26 July
Venue: The Princes’ Ground
Young blood and adrenaline cruised through an action-packed game as the teams of Young Argentina and Young England stood their ground firmly. To the saddle born, the Argentinians lived up to their legendary riding skills and love for polo as they effortlessly overpowered England!
Winners: Young Argentina ( 7-5.5 )
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England (23-goal) vs Brazil (25-goal)
Date: 26 July
Venue: The Queen’s Ground
Brazil fans were looking for a strong comeback this season, but England came prepared. With every passing round, the ground grew silent on the side of Brazil while England’s supporters erupted in joy. Once again, the formidable team of Brazil (Brazil equals Argentina’s record of eight medals in the World Championship Series) had to face disappointment. England, for the fourth consecutive season, defeated Brazil and won the Coronation Cup yet again in 2025.
Winners: England ( 16-7 )
3. Polopicknick (8 Goals)
“Faster than hockey, rougher than rugby, sexier than golf”- that’s Polopicknick for you! Hosted at Münster, Germany, the 2025 version of Polopicknick hosted eight teams, ranging from 5 to 8 goal teams. The tournament also highlighted a subsidiary (Wooden Cup) final won by Raum Fabrik against Novacura (5-2.5).
Final Game: SXC-Capital vs Homann
Date: 27 July
The final game of the Polopicknick tournament was a feast for the fans. SXC-Capital went full throttle, using all their special moves to score a ridiculous number of goals in response to the 2.5 points registered by Homann. The match was over quickly, and SXC-Capital was crowned the champions of the Polopicknick Cup 2025.
Winners: SXC-Capital ( 12-2.5 )
