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Silver Cup to start UAE's high-goal polo season
Gulf Today
|January 07, 2026
The Silver Cup returns for its l6th edition, officially launching the UAE's high-goal polo season on January 10, 2026.
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The tournament fixtures were announced during a live draw and press conference held at Al Habtoor Polo Resort, setting the stage for an exciting display of world-class polo and top-tier competition.
Held under the patronage of the Government of Dubai, and supported by the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Polo Federation, the Silver Cup serves as the opening tournament of the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS).
The event features a formidable 18-20 goal handicap, reinforcing its status as one of the region's most prestigious polo competitions.
Recognized by the World Polo Tour (WPT), the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series (DPGCS) ranks among the most prestigious polo competitions worldwide, encompassing the WPT Championship Cup, WPT Cup, and WPT Challenge Cup categories.
Competing under the WPT Cup category, the Silver Cup has been elevated in points this year, with the winning team now receiving 80 points (up from 60), finalists awarded 35 points (previously 30), semifinalists earning 20 points (up from 15), and all remaining participants receiving 10 points (up from 8). Since its launch in 2009 with 10-12 goal handicap tournaments, the Dubai Polo Gold Cup Series has experienced remarkable growth, evolving into a premier polo platform that now hosts 20-goal handicap matches.
This story is from the January 07, 2026 edition of Gulf Today.
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