Saddle up, Saudi Arabia, because the AlUla Desert Polo 2026 will be returning at the beginning of next year.
Part of the Winter at Tantora festival 2025, the richest desert polo will bring world-class horsemanship and high fashion to the ancient oasis town.
Set against the backdrop of Hegra, the January event offers front-row views of the game, bringing together an international crowd, local VIPs, and royalty.
Want even more excitement? Tickets for the sporting event have gone live on experiencealula.com.
AlUla Desert Polo 2026
AlUla Desert Polo attracts a chic, international crowd for a standout winter event where top tier polo meets fashion in the middle of the desert. Surrounded by AlUla’s sweeping sands and dramatic rock formations, the experience delivers thrilling polo action alongside a refined social scene. Away from the field, you can enjoy gourmet dining, live entertainment, relaxed shaded lounges, and fun areas for children, making it a well rounded day out that balances excitement and laid back desert charm.
AlUla Desert Polo 2026 location
The powerful horses and their riders will be smashing the mallet around the Al Fursan Equestrian Village.
AlUla Desert Polo 2026 dates
The two-day horse celebration will be running from Friday, January 16 to Saturday, January 17, 2026.
AlUla Desert Polo 2026 tickets
Tickets for the polo festival have gone live on experiencealula.com starting from SAR400.
DAY 1 PREMIUM PASS
- SAR400 per adult – Website price
- SAR380 per adult – App price
2-DAY PREMIUM PASS (16 -17 JAN)
- SAR600 per adult – Website price
- SAR570 per adult – App price
AlUla Desert Polo 2026 schedule
The three-day event brings high-stakes competition with premium hospitality and entertainment. Thursday, January 15 will bring team presentations followed by the competition. Across two days, six teams will contest a total of nine matches.
AlUla Desert Polo 2026 participating teams
Six teams and 18 players will compete in the event, including professionals David “Pelón” Stirling Jr., Pablo MacDonough, Ignacio Figueras, Lia Salvo, Catalina Maria Lavinia, Felix Alejo Ortiz de Taranco Stirling. Joining the professionals on the pitch, royals, local players set to compete.
What to expect from the AlUla Desert Polo 2026
Entertainment
Keep the whole family entertained with fun activities for all ages.
Music
Feel the vibe as live music helps create the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable day of sports.
Polo matches
Enjoy the thrill of world-class polo as elite players showcase incredible skill and horsemanship.
Shopping & activations
Explore local crafts at pop-up retail stores. Don’t forget to interact with unique displays and installations across the venue.
Things to do in AlUla
Not really a health-nut? You can still enjoy in AlUla because the oasis town welcomes adventures like the AlUla Skies Festival every year along with the Saudi National Day celebrations rave AZIMUTH. There is also the AlUla Moments Calendar for 2026 that you can peruse to learn more. There is also the AlUla Trail Race 2026 that you can participate in for next year.
From SAR400. Fri Jan 16- Sat Jan 17. Al Fursan Equestrian Village, experiencealula.com.
