Melbourne City Polo Club

27/10/2026

Teams for Victoria’s Melbourne Polo Cup Tournament, starting Friday at 10.00am at Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre.

26/10/2026

Welcome to the 2026 Melbourne Cup Finals!

We’re thrilled to invite you to the Melbourne Polo Cup Finals on Sunday 8th November, 2026, hosted at the stunning Darriwill — with special thanks to Sasha and Stirling McGregor for their generous support.

This year, we’re offering two fantastic ticket options for Finals Day:
Car Park Packages – Enjoy premium viewing from your own reserved space along the top of the bank (limited to just 15 spots!). Only $300.
General Admission - $25 per head

Join us for an unforgettable day of top-class polo, great food, and vibrant atmosphere as we celebrate the Melbourne Cup Finals in true Victorian style!

Gypsy Belle Cocktail Cart will be in attendance for drinks and cocktails. Food truck also in attendance.

Come and be part of Victoria’s premier polo event – the Melbourne Polo Cup!

26/10/2026

19/10/2026

Melbourne Cup Tournament Update 2026

Firstly, thank you to all the players who have reached out with ideas and offers to help—not only with this tournament, but also in support of Victorian polo more broadly.

Our priority has been to ensure the Melbourne Cup Tournament goes ahead, so we can continue using the fields at Werribee and give our players the opportunity to start the season. While we would all
love to see the tournament host higher-goal polo and reclaim the prestige it has enjoyed in past years, our immediate focus is on running the event and keeping polo at Werribee.

A big thank you to James Thomas and Ruki Baillieu, who have been instrumental in rallying teams and players.

In response to the feedback and support we’ve received, the tournament will offer 8-goal and 2-goal grades only. As previously communicated, this decision reflects a number of factors, including the extended NSW calendar, Garangula’s closure and the current distribution of player handicaps within Victoria.

We hope to see Victorian polo continue to strengthen in the seasons ahead. The support shown by members of EPC, Hexham, Yarra Valley and Vallex in helping field teams and kick off the Victorian season is encouraging, and we’re grateful to everyone contributing.

Updated Invitation and Nomination forms are on the VPA website. Please note deadliine of Friday 23rd October

With the current weather so glorious we are able to offer use of Chirnside to those players who are
Playing in the Melbourne Cup Tournament;
Have paid their entry fee to the Melbourne Cup Tournament;
and are financial members of the APF, VPA and a Victorian Club.
Useage is strictly by appointment to confirm with our lease arrangement. Unauthorised use will not be tolerated

14/09/2026

Melbourne Polo Cup 2026

The Victorian Polo Association is delighted to invite players, patrons and supporters to the 2026 Melbourne Polo Cup, one of the highlights of the Victorian polo season.

Running from Wednesday 28 October to Sunday 8 November 2026, the tournament brings together ten days of competitive polo across 12 Goal, 6 Goal and 2 Goal grades, culminating in Finals Day at Darriwill Polo Field on Sunday 8 November.

Held during one of Melbourne’s most exciting times of year, the Melbourne Polo Cup coincides with the Spring Racing Carnival and Melbourne Cup, giving visiting players and supporters the opportunity to combine outstanding polo with everything Melbourne has to offer.

Matches will also be hosted at Werribee Park Equestrian Centre and Eynesbury Polo Club, with the full tournament schedule to be released following the close of nominations.
Team nominations are now open and close Wednesday 7 October 2026.

We look forward to welcoming the polo community to Victoria for a memorable Melbourne Polo Cup.

Please email the completed nomination form to [email protected]

27/01/2026

VICTORIAN FIRES | Equestrian Victoria has advised that Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre is available for those in need over the coming days. Please call the centre when leaving your property on 0418685312 to advise number of yards so they can accommodate you.

Our thoughts are with everyone affected by the fires.

Even if you are not in an area of immediate fire danger, these extreme temperatures are being felt nationwide. Please take a moment to ensure your horses have access to adequate shade and plenty of fresh, clean water during these very hot days.

08/01/2026

Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre is open and has yards available for anyone who needs to evacuate horses from bushfire-affected areas.

Please share this information with anyone who may need assistance during this time.

Thinking of everyone impacted and wishing you all safety.

28/11/2025

Introducing Barlow & Potts — your new home for premium polo gear in Australia.

We’re excited to bring the full Casablanca Polo range and Casa Fagliano boots to the Victorian Polo community.

With new APF helmet rules starting 1 March 2026, we’ve got you covered with fully compliant Casablanca helmets (NOCSAE/SEI + PAS015:2011/CE).

We also offer:
• Custom + ready mallets
• Gloves, kneepads, elbow pads
• Close Contact jeans
• Ready-to-wear + Custom boots
• Casa Fagliano RTW + Custom
• Team jerseys + personal fittings

Find us on-site:
📍 Hexham Polo Cup, Werribee Park Nationa Equestrian Centre, Field 2— Sunday 7th Dec

Try, fit + buy on the day.
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15/11/2025

Congratulations to Emmett our lucky recipient of the EQ Saddlery Grooms Prize. Emmett grooms for Jimmy Wood and did an amazing job today looking after his string of ponies on finals day, the ponies were gleaming and really stood out.

EQ are giving one lucky groom a $50 voucher at 18 tournaments over the Victorian Polo Season. Thankyou EQ for recognising the hours of hard work and dedication from our grooms in the sport. EQ Saddlery

15/11/2025

The 2025 Melbourne Polo Cup 10 Goal Winners Jemalong.

Congratulations to C**t Kahlbetzer, Jake Daniels, Jimbo Fewster and Alex Zak - it was great to have you in Victoria!