Habtoor Polo Claim the Halloween Cup 2026 Title!

The Halloween Cup brought three days of thrilling polo, fierce competition, and spooky celebrations to Al Habtoor Polo Club!

Under the Dubai sun, our players and ponies delivered an unforgettable tournament, with every match bringing excitement, determination, and incredible sportsmanship to the field.

The action reached its peak on the final day, kicking off with an exciting Subsidiary Final between Mehran Polo and TVC-PBS, followed by the highly anticipated Final between Habtoor Polo and Belgravia Bayt Polo Team. Both matches showcased the talent, teamwork, and passion that make polo such an exhilarating sport.

Habtoor Polo Club were crowned the tournament champions, bringing the three-day competition to a spectacular close!

Here is a recap of the tournament match days, along with the players who represented each team throughout the Halloween Cup. Relive the action, celebrate the teams, and look back at the memorable moments that made this year's tournament so special.

Three days of incredible polo, unforgettable moments, and Halloween spirit — a fantastic celebration of the sport at Al Habtoor Polo Club!

Here is a recap of the tournament match days and the players representing each team.

Day 1 – Tuesday 27^th October

Match 1

Belgravia Bayt vs TVC-PBS

Match Progression: 0.5-2 | 3.5-2 | 5.5-2 | 5.5-5

Match 2

Habtoor Polo vs Mehran Polo

Match Progression: 0-0 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 4-3

Umpire: Charles Cooney

Day 2 – Thursday 29^th October

Semi-Finals

Match 1

Mehran Polo vs Belgravia Bayt

Match Progression: 2-1.5 | 4-2.5 | 4-5.5 | 6-8.5

Match 2

Habtoor Polo vs TVC-PBS

Match Progression: 0-0 | 2-1 | 2-3 | 4-3

Umpire: Charles Cooney & Oscar Colombres

Day 3 – Saturday 31^st October

Subsidiary-Final

Mehran Polo vs TVC-PBS

The match kicked off with electrifying energy as both teams brought their A-game to the field! Tarik Al Habtoor delivered an outstanding performance, scoring a hat-trick in the first chukka with a series of powerful and seamless plays. His impressive contribution helped lead his team to a well-deserved victory in a fast-paced and action-packed Subsidiary Final, securing a 7–5 win and bringing the match to an exciting close!

Match Progression: 3-0 | 4-1 | 6-1 | 7-5

Final

Habtoor Polo vs Belgravia Bayt

Habtoor Polo set the pace from the very beginning of the Final, showcasing their skill and determination on the field. As the match progressed into the third chukka, the intensity reached new heights, with Habtoor Polo stepping up their game and building strong momentum. Belgravia Bayt Polo Team fought hard to level the score, delivering an impressive performance and narrowing the gap in the fourth chukka. However, Habtoor Polo maintained their composure and continued to push forward, securing a well-deserved 6–4.5 victory and claiming the Halloween Cup title!

Match Progression: 3-0.5 | 4-0.5 | 5-0.5 | 6-4.5

Umpire: Charles Cooney & Oscar Colombres

It was another action-packed Saturday Halloween Cup Final, brimming with excitement for all! Families enjoyed fun-filled kids’ activities, a thrilling Gold Coin Hunt, and a festive awards ceremony. Expansiva, ridden by Juan Cruz Guevara and owned by Habtoor Polo was crowned Best Playing Pony, while Hakoon Boyd earned the title of Most Valuable Player. The trophies for the winning and runner-up teams were proudly presented by Lukas Tremmel, General Manager of Al Habtoor Resort. We also had Best Halloween Costume and Gold Coin Winner of the day!