Chestertons Polo in the Park is returning to Hurlingham Park from 5–7 June 2026
As summer arrives in London, few events capture the spirit of the season quite like Chestertons Polo in the Park. Returning to Hurlingham Park from 5–7 June 2026, the three-day spectacle celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, reaffirming its status as Europe’s largest polo tournament and one of the capital’s most anticipated social events.
Set against the elegant backdrop of Fulham, the event transforms the historic park into a world where sport, fashion, gastronomy, and society converge. Often described as the “Twenty20 of polo,” the tournament is played under HPA-endorsed City Polo rules, designed to make the game faster, more dynamic, and more engaging for modern audiences.
But Chestertons Polo in the Park is about far more than the sport itself.
It has become a defining fixture of the London summer calendar a place where champagne flows beneath garden terraces, stylish crowds gather pitch-side, and international polo unfolds alongside luxury shopping, fine dining, and sunset celebrations.
This year’s opening Friday centers around the highly anticipated international match between England and South Africa, setting the tone for a weekend that blends sporting excellence with the energy of London’s after-work social scene.
Saturday brings the glamour of Ladies Day, where fashion takes center stage alongside the intensifying tournament competition. Chic tailoring, flowing summer dresses, and statement hats become part of the spectacle as guests move between the grandstand, the Champagne Pommery Garden, and the luxury shopping village.
Then comes Sunday Finals Day and Family Day offering a more relaxed yet equally vibrant atmosphere. Alongside world-class polo, guests can enjoy everything from pitch invasions and jousting performances by the Knights of Middle England to children’s entertainment, sporting activities, and family experiences designed to make the event accessible to every generation.
Beyond the field, the lifestyle offering remains central to the event’s appeal. The Fulham Food Festival, Pimm’s Bus, elegant bars and gardens, and curated retail experiences create an atmosphere that feels distinctly British yet internationally cosmopolitan.
For the third consecutive year, U.S. Polo Assn. returns as the Official Apparel and Jersey Partner, reinforcing the event’s connection to global polo culture and contemporary sporting style.
Owned and managed by Sportgate International, Chestertons Polo in the Park continues to evolve beyond a sporting tournament into a full-scale lifestyle destination one that captures the elegance, excitement, and social energy of the season.
Because in London, summer does not truly begin until the first ball is thrown in at Hurlingham Park.
