The year 2020 was marked by the COVID pandemic, but after adapting to the “new normal”, polo was able to be played in several destinations around the world. Consequently, the World Polo Tour has announced the changes for the 2021 international calendar, which has already begun in Dubai and the United States. The calendar betrays that 2020 was a very competitive year, taking into account what was played, despite the measures imposed in each country. 

The most remarkable change in the ranking perhaps relates to the Queen’s Cup, which steps into the Grand Slam category, alongside the US Open Polo Championship and the British Open Gold Cup. There are significant changes regarding the points awarded, as well as new additions, such as Black Bears Women’s Tournament, part of the 2020 Victrix Ludorum played in England.

It is worth noting that Adolfo Cambiaso and Dillon Bacon have been named MVPs of the Year – professional and amateur, respectively. And, as is the case every year, players start 2021 with half the points they earned in 2020.

WORLD POLO TOUR – 2021 SEASON CHANGES:

MASTERS CATEGORY: 

– Argentine Polo Open: Awards 300 points to the winner.

– Hurlingham Open: Awards 250 points to the winner (50 more than in 2020).

– Tortugas One: Awards 200 points to the winner (50 more than in 2020).

GRAND SLAM CATEGORY:

– US Open Polo Championship: Awards 200 points to the winner (50 less than in 2020).

– Gold Cup for the British Open: Will continue to award 200 points to the winner.

– The Queen’s Cup: Will award 200 points to the winner (50 more than in 2020). In addition, the tournament went up a category raise, from WPT Championship to Grand Slam.

WPT CHAMPIONSHIP CATEGORY: 

– The only change is The Queen’s Cup, which steps into the Grand Slam category. 

WPT CUP CATEGORY:

– Municipalidad del Pilar Cup (in 2020, Pilar Cup): Will award 80 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– Provincia Cup: Will award 70 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– East Coast Open: Will award 60 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– Jockey Club Open: Will award 60 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– CV Whitney Cup: Will award 60 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– Dubai Silver Cup: Will awards 60 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– Sotogrande Silver Cup (High Goal): Will award 70 points to the winner (10 less than in 2020).

WPT CHALLENGE CUP CATEGORY:

– Prince of Wales Trophy: Will award 50 points to the winner (10 more than in 2020).

– Indian Empire Shield: Will award 50 points to the winner (4o more than in 2020).

– Archie David Cup: Will award 20 points to the winner (4o more than in 2020).

– Deauville Coupe d’Or: Will award 40 points to the winner (1o less than in 2020).

– IPC Saint Tropez: Will award 40 points to the winners (1o less than in 2020).

– Warwickshire Cup: Will award 30 points to the winners (1o less than in 2020).

– Open du Soleil: Will awards 30 points to the winner (1o less than in 2020).

– Joe Barry Memorial: Will award 20 points to the winner (1o less than in 2020).

– Pacific Coast Open: Will award 20 points to the winner (1o less than in 2020).

– Dubai Challenge Cup: Will award 10 points to the winner (1o less than in 2020).

– HH President’s Cup: A new addition in the World Polo Tour circuit. Will award 10 points to the winner. 

– Eddie Moore Cup: A new addition in the World Polo Tour circuit. Will award 10 points to the winner.

WOMEN’S WORLD POLO TOUR:

– Black Bears Women’s Tournament: A new addition in the World Polo Tour circuit. Will award 50 points to the winner.

For more information, go to worldpolotour.com