St Moritz Snow Polo: An Exciting Sports Event On A Frozen Lake

St Moritz Snow Polo - One of the Top Activities in Winter in St Moritz

by newinzurich January 6, 2023

January 6, 2023 0 comment

St Moritz Snow Polo – A Unique & Exciting Sporting Event

On A Frozen Lake

2022 Photos by Tim and Tabitha Hughes

2023 Photos by Geoffrey Pegler (see below)

Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz 2023

The 2023 Snow Polo World Cup tournament in St Moritz took take place on 27th, 28th and 29th January. However, as late as 10th of January, due to the recent warm temperatures, it was not quite certain if the event would go ahead. At that time the ice was just 21 centimetres. However, luckily by 18th January when the final decision was made, the ice thickness on the lake had met the minimum requirements and the decision was made to go ahead!

Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz A Tradition Since 1985

The “Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz” is said to be the world’s most prestigious winter polo tournament on snow. This exciting sports event has been taking place in St. Moritz since 1985. Furthermore, the Snow Polo World Cup St. Moritz is unique in that it is the only «high goal» polo tournament played on snow.

Sport, Gourmet Food and Wine and Events at St Moritz Snow Polo World Cup

The event attracts spectators from all over the globe to this beautiful spot in the Swiss alps. In addition to the sporting events on the frozen lake, there is champagne, exquisite gourmet food and a huge number of social events taking place in St. Moritz’s finest hotels.

The Original Snow Polo Tournament Began in St. Moritz

Polo is now played on snow in places like Aspen in the USA, Cortina in Italy and Tianjin in China, but the original Snow Polo Tournament began in St. Moritz. Four “high-goal teams” compete for the much coveted trophy on the frozen lake of St. Moritz with around 15,000 spectators viewing the action.

Unique Location on The Frozen Lake at St Moritz

Highlights of the tournament are the small and the grand finales which take place on Sunday requiring great skill and concentration from the world’s top players and their horses. The unique location on the frozen lake in St Moritz at 1,800 metres above sea level makes the tournament one which just can’t be missed.