Aspen, get ready — snow polo is about to take over again. The St. Regis World Snow Polo Championship returns to Rio Grande Park this December 17–18, 2025, turning downtown into its annual winter arena!
For the thirteenth year in a row, the Aspen Valley Polo Club will transform the frozen field into one of the most sought-after events of the season, where elite athletes, high-glamour guests, and a touch of celebrity swagger meet on the snow.
Expect high energy, dramatic plays, and peak winter luxury as North America’s only snow polo tournament brings its signature sparkle back to the Rockies. This is the kind of weekend where the champagne flows, the horses lift off the ground, and Aspen feels absolutely electric.
Tentative Schedule:
✨ December 17 — Semifinals & Celebrity Matches
✨ December 18 — Finals & Trophy Ceremony
Buy your tickets here!
If Aspen isn’t fitting in the schedule, you can host your own Snow Polo Party with Epicurean guidance… and there’s always St. Moritz!
41ST SNOW POLO WORLD CUP ST. MORITZ 2026
28.01.2023 Polo Game 1 The Kusnacht Practice (5th) vs. Flexjet (6th)
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Join the fun and excitement January 23-25 in beautiful St. Moritz, Switzerland!
Get your VIP tickets here.
What Is Snow Polo?
It is essentially playing polo on a frozen lake rather than on grass. There are four players on each team. The captain leads the team’s tactics and usually wears number 3. Number 4, also known as back, controls the defense. The other two players are attackers.
In high-goal snow polo, a match will typically consist of four chukkas lasting 7½ minutes each, except for the last one, which is 7 minutes. In any one match, a pony may only be played in a maximum of two, non-consecutive chukkas.
“I’m Ready!”
120 Polo Ponies are brought in from Spain, France, Germany, and England a few days before the tournament to acclimate to the cold. It appears even the stalls are heated.
Snow polo horseshoes are designed to prevent snow from clogging the shoes and to provide traction on slippery surfaces. Rubber pads, cleats, and cogs help the horse move safely. Like snow tires for horses!
This makes sense. It’s a ball you can see in the snow!
A great way to spend a weekend!
What To Wear To Snow Polo
LILIBETH Mixed-media shearling down parka by Mackage
ETIENNE Shearling coat with belt by Mackage
Where to stay…
If you’re heading to Aspen for Snow Polo, consider staying at the St. Regis for the whole luxury polo experience…
…The Little Nell or Hotel Jerome for peak elegance…
…or the Limelight/W Aspen for modern, energetic winter vibes.
If you’re considering St. Moritz, there’s really only one choice:
Badrutt’s Palace Hotel
Awarded 3 Keys In The Michelin Guide 2024
