U.S. Polo Assn. Sponsors Dubai Polo Gold Cup for Third Year

The brand provides custom jerseys, apparel, and prizes for the prestigious tournament in the UAE.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served as the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor of the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup, held January 28 through February 14 at the renowned Al Habtoor Polo Club in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. This marks the third consecutive year that U.S. Polo Assn. has supported the prestigious tournament.

Why it matters

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup is one of the leading high-goal polo events in the Middle East, making it a strategic market for U.S. Polo Assn. as the brand continues to expand its retail footprint across the UAE. The sponsorship allows U.S. Polo Assn. to engage directly with the robust polo community in this key global market while reinforcing the brand's credibility and authenticity in the sport.

The details

As the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor, U.S. Polo Assn. provided custom performance jerseys to participating teams, apparel for event staff, and exclusive player prizes for the finalists. Spectators also joined in the excitement during the traditional divot stomp with a special U.S. Polo Assn. cap giveaway.

  • The 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup was held from January 28 through February 14.
  • U.S. Polo Assn. has sponsored the event for the third consecutive year.

The players

U.S. Polo Assn.

The official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), a multi-billion-dollar global brand with over 1,200 retail stores worldwide.

Dubai Wolves by Thera

The team that won the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup, defeating the reigning champion UAE Polo Team.

UAE Polo Team

The reigning champion team that was defeated by the Dubai Wolves by Thera in the 2026 Dubai Polo Gold Cup final.

Félix Esain

A player on the Dubai Wolves by Thera team who was named the Most Valuable Player for his standout performance.

Only Caravina

A horse ridden by Félix Esain that was named the Best Playing Pony, highlighting the exceptional athletic caliber of the tournament.

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What they’re saying

“U.S. Polo Assn.'s continued partnership with the Dubai Polo Gold Cup as the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor reflects who we are as a global sports brand.”

— J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global (ACN Newswire)

What’s next

The Dubai Polo Gold Cup is an annual event, so U.S. Polo Assn. is expected to return as the Official Apparel and Jersey Sponsor in 2027.

The takeaway

U.S. Polo Assn.'s long-standing sponsorship of the prestigious Dubai Polo Gold Cup demonstrates the brand's deep commitment to the sport of polo and its strategic importance in the growing Middle Eastern market.