Set against the monumental sandstone landscapes of north-west Saudi Arabia, AlUla Desert Polo returns on January 16–17 2026, reaffirming its status as the world’s first organised desert polo tournament and one of the region’s most distinctive sporting spectacles.
A highlight of the AlUla Moments 2025/26 programme, the event brings together elite international polo players, regional dignitaries, and a style-conscious global audience for two days where heritage sport meets contemporary luxury. Hosted at the Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Equestrian Village, the tournament unfolds amid towering rock formations, offering a setting that is as dramatic as it is unforgettable.
Organised by the Royal Commission for AlUla, the 2026 edition also marks a significant milestone for AlUla’s heritage sports vision. A newly announced three-year partnership with Mohammed Yousuf Naghi Motors, the exclusive distributor of Jaguar Land Rover in Saudi Arabia, sees the company appointed as the Founding Partner of Heritage Sports in AlUla. The collaboration strengthens the destination’s positioning as a global hub for premium sports tourism, spanning flagship events including AlUla Desert Polo and the FEI Endurance World Championship 2026.
Beyond the field, the experience is carefully curated. Guests can expect gourmet dining, live music, shaded lounge spaces, pop-up retail, and family-friendly zones, all designed to reflect AlUla’s refined hospitality. For those seeking closer access, the Polo Players Circle add-on offers behind-the-scenes field access, player meet-and-greets, and exclusive souvenirs.
Since its debut in 2020, AlUla Desert Polo has become a signature moment on the winter calendar, embodying the destination’s unique ability to blend sport, culture, and landscape. More than a tournament, it is a statement of AlUla’s ambition: to create world-class experiences rooted in heritage, delivered with elegance, and set in a place unlike anywhere else.
