Polo Meets the Desert: Stars Align for 2025 Richard Mille AlUla Showdown
The world's first desert polo tournament promises action, entertainment, and cultural flair.
A Unique Desert Polo Experience
The 2025 Richard Mille AlUla Desert Polo—renowned as the world's first organized desert polo tournament—returns this month with an enticing blend of world-class sport, entertainment, and cultural activities.
Organized by the Royal Commission for AlUla in collaboration with the Saudi Polo Federation, the prestigious event is set for January 17-18 at the scenic Al-Fursan Equestrian Village.
Action-Packed Schedule
Friday's matches kick off at 1:30 p.m. with three exciting games, followed by a 30-minute interval featuring live entertainment and surface leveling. The afternoon resumes at 3:45 p.m. with another set of matches, concluding with a networking meet-and-greet session.
Saturday's lineup begins with the wooden spoon match at 12:30 p.m., followed by the subsidiary final at 2:15 p.m., and culminates in the main final at 4 p.m. The champions will be crowned during an awards ceremony.
Star-Studded Lineup
The event will see legendary polo player Adolfo Cambiaso, founder of the famed La Dolfina team, joined by his children, Adolfo 'Poroto' Cambiaso Jr. and Mia Cambiaso. Other prominent players include Pablo Mac Donough, Nacho Figueras, and Milly Hine.
The six competing teams—AlUla, Richard Mille, Bentley, Budget SA, Dadan, and Ikmah—will feature international patrons like Sarah Siegel Magness, Ploy Bhinsaeng, and Clarinda Tjia-Dharmadi, along with a distinguished lineup of royal patrons.
Entertainment Beyond the Game
The venue opens at noon, inviting visitors to explore Al-Fursan Village. Guests can enjoy live performances, interactive entertainment, and immersive cultural experiences. Families are also catered to with a Kids Zone, offering a variety of activities and games to ensure fun for all ages.
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