Following the successful premiere last year, Dresden will once again host a major polo tournament in 2026. As the organizers of the equestrian sporting event, Matteo Böhme and Gerd Göbelbecker, announced, they are consistently continuing along the path they have taken. From September 11 to 13, the Dresden-Seidnitz Racecourse will once again be dedicated entirely to the sport of polo. The event will feature the Bentley Dresden Trophy 2026 – the 9th International German Arena Polo Championship.
“Horses are simply part of Dresden and the region. With our racecourse, which is more than 135 years old, we have an outstanding venue that deserves to be revitalized through creative new events. Polo is perfectly suited for this,” explains Matteo Böhme.
However, polo is not only about top-level sporting performance. “As our debut in 2025 demonstrated, polo is also a social event. It combines exciting competition with entertainment, culture, and bringing people together,” adds Gerd Göbelbecker. The organizers intend to further develop this concept this year. The tremendous response to Dresden’s polo premiere, along with the high quality of the event, attracted attention throughout Europe and generated lasting enthusiasm within the polo community – providing the ideal foundation for its continuation.
Preparations for the second edition of the event in the Saxon capital are already in full swing. The first teams have confirmed their participation, and the organizers expect at least as many competitors as at the premiere. In 2025, eight teams with a total of 96 horses competed.
The supporting program is also beginning to take shape. Once again, an exclusive guest area at the Dresden Galopp Lounge and a spacious public area directly alongside the field are planned. In addition, popular evening events will return, including the Argentine barbecue “Great Asado” on Friday featuring the Munich live band Soul Kitchen, as well as the “White Dinner” with outstanding cuisine, a live DJ, and a special musical surprise.
TEXT BALTIC POLO EVENTS
PICTURES DRESDEN POLO / THOMAS TÜRPE
