22 January 2026 – DUBAI, UAE: The Silver Cup Semi-Finals at Al Habtoor Polo Club were nothing short of spectacular, igniting the grounds with electrifying energy and delivering the same high-octane excitement that has defined the tournament from the very start.
Today’s opening Semi-Final delivered a gripping showdown between Habtoor Polo Team and Dubai Wolves — a rare and emotional father-and-son clash. From the first chukker, both sides played with relentless intensity, locked in a thrilling cat-and-mouse battle that kept the outcome uncertain until the very end. In a dramatic final chukker, Dubai Wolves seized victory at the last moment, securing their place in Saturday’s Subsidiary Final, where they will face the winners of the second Semi-Final. Habtoor Polo Team, having already secured qualification, now advance to the Final, where they will meet UAE Polo Team in what promises to be a spectacular championship clash.
Match Progression:
Dubai Wolves vs. Habtoor Polo
2 – 2| 4 - 4| 5 – 5 | 7 – 7| 9 – 8
The second match delivered yet another nail-biting spectacle as Bangash Polo went head-to-head with Jehangiri Polo in a fiercely contested battle for a place in the Subsidiary Final. From the opening throw-in, both teams exploded onto the field with high momentum and clear intent.
Jehangiri Polo set the early pace, keeping Bangash Polo under constant pressure, yet Bangash refused to back down, matching every attack with determination and grit. Tension and adrenaline surged through the grounds as the opening goal ignited an intense back-and-forth contest, with goal after goal thrilling a captivated crowd.
In a dramatic final chukker, Jehangiri Polo clinched the decisive goal in the closing seconds, sealing their victory and earning the right to face Dubai Wolves in the Subsidiary Final this Saturday.
Match Progression:
Jehangiri Polo vs. Bangash Polo
0 – 2 |4 - 3| 6 – 6 | 6 – 6 | 7 – 8
Silver Cup 2026 Final this Saturday 24th January:
13:00 – Dubai Wolves vs. Jehangiri Polo
16:00 – Habtoor Polo vs. UAE Polo
SILVER CUP SPONSORS
CO-SPONSORS
Bentley Emirates has been the official dealer and sole authorized importer for Bentley Motors in the UAE since 1983. Operating as a part of Al Habtoor Motors Prestige Division, Bentley Emirates held the title for “Number 1 Dealer in the World” for seven consecutive years (2011 – 2017), and regained the title again in 2019. In 2022, Bentley Emirates won ‘Retailer of the Year’ and ‘Sales Retailer of the Year’ at the Middle East and Africa Bentley Regional Dealer Conference. Officially launched in 2016, Bentley Dubai Showroom is the largest Bentley showroom in the world. Another state-of-the-art showroom was opened in Abu Dhabi later in 2020.
Website: www.bentleymotors.com
Accenture Investment Group (AIG)
is a privately owned, hospitality company with more than 300 employees. The company manages a portfolio of hospitality brands across the United Arab Emirates, and provide investor and hospitality career opportunities to our partners and associates.
Diamond Lease
Diamondlease L.L.C, a fully owned subsidiary of the Al Habtoor Group, was established in 1996 to offer automotive rental and leasing solutions, as an alternative to owning and maintaining vehicles, to Corporate and Individual customers in the UAE. Diamond lease serves more than 700 companies and multinational conglomerates operating in UAE, handling and managing their transportation requirements.
Diamondlease is an ISO 9001:2008 certified company with a fleet of over 8400 vehicles. It was the first local Car Rental Company in UAE to receive an ISO certification and has proudly held the accreditation since 1999. In recognition of its sound business ethics and outstanding customer service, Diamondlease was one of the first car rental companies to have been nominated as a member of the prestigious Dubai Service Excellence Scheme (DSES) in 2003. Diamondlease has been awarded the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Travel Awards being adjudged the “Best Car Rental Company” – Local Brand for 7 years in a row.
Website: www.diamondlease.com
MEDIA PARTNERS
Pololine.tv
PLTV is the first online streaming polo site, broadcasting over 25 tournaments LIVE per year around the globe, reaching +200k viewers. The production and edition of exclusive content makes PLTV the most comprehensive polo channel in the world.
Website: https://www.pololine.tv/
Al Badia
Since 2008, Al Badia, the prestigious Arabic venture is devoted to bringing the latest news and views on the equestrian world, Polo sporting and lifestyle. In fact, it is a tribute to the age-old passion for the thoroughbred, an integral part of the rich Arabian culture.
Al Badia focuses a gamut of information on the highly valued sport of horseracing, including information about events taking place in the Arab world and about organizations and services sought by equestrians of all disciplines. Besides being a specialized lifestyle magazine to meet the refined taste of the equestrian community, it features a wide range of information including very exclusive coverages like interviews of the Sheikhs and the who’s who of the Arab world. It targets the crème de la crème of the society and is widely circulated across different regions of the Gulf & Middle East.
Al Badia is a good platform to showcase premium brands, as it has a wide readership comprising sports enthusiasts, socialites, eminent personalities, celebrities and the royalty.
Website: http://albadiamagazine.com/
GOVERNMENT SUPPORT
Dubai Sports Council:
Dubai Sports Council is the official government body responsible for the development of the sport sector in the Emirate of Dubai. Under the Chairmanship of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and its 14 Board Members; the Council supervises the work of nine local clubs in Dubai, six of which practice a variety of individual and or team sports, such as football, handball and archery; in addition to the chess club and a club devoted for those with special needs.
Since its inception in 2006, with the vision of creating a unique sporting community, the Council organizes various annual major Sports Championships and Conferences, in cooperation with multiple International/National sports bodies and Dubai Government Entities, such as the Dubai International Sports Conference, Samsung Beach Soccer Intercontinental Cup and the FINA Diving World Series; in an attempt to enhance the culture, knowledge and expertise of professionalism in all aspects of the field; from the overall preparation and/or execution of the event.
Dubai became the first Arab and Middle East city to host the Sport Accord International Convention in 2010, and stages the annual Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award, the most prestigious Award of the Middle East Region. Though the Council works on various major international sports events, it does not overlook the importance of spreading the awareness of a healthier, more active lifestyle locally; and in order to achieve such objectives, physical activity programs and initiatives, such as the Dubai Pulse Physical Activity program, the Furjan District Championships and the Dubai Beach Soccer League, have all been designed to target the various communities within the Emirate.
Website: www.dsc.ae
UAE Polo Federation
The UAE Polo Federation is the official governing body of the sport of polo in the United Arab Emirates. The association has been organized to promote the game of polo with the goal of improving the sport, coordinating the activities of its affiliated clubs and registered players and providing rules, handicaps and conditions for those tournaments, competitions, including the safety of participants.
Website: www.uaepolofederation.com/