Malta Polo Club

The Malta Polo Club is the second oldest in the world and was founded in 1868. It was during this period that the ‘Maltese Cats’ team was formed.

The world’s oldest club still in existence is the Calcutta Polo Club in India, founded only six years previously, but Malta wins the European title for age, and is even older than the famous Hurlingham Polo Association in England. Polo was first introduced to Malta though the joint efforts of British Army officers stationed in Malta, and by officers who were either on their way to, or returning ho

me from India. The Calvary regiments, together with the officers in the Royal Navy’s Mediterranean fleet were the first teams to play on Maltese soil. One of the many famous past Presidents of the Malta Polo Club was Prince Louis von Battenberg who served in Malta in the Royal Navy. His son, Earl Mountbatten of Burma was also a keen supporter of the sport and later; he too was to become the President of the Malta Polo Club. It was the Earl who introduced several Maltese players to Polo and personally taught the game to anyone who showed interest. The Maltese Cats were a very strong team who regularly played against the Royal Navy and British Army teams, winning the Cawnpore Cup for seven consecutive seasons. Several members of the British Royal Family have played Polo in Malta too, with Edward VIII, (whilst he was still the Prince of Wales) the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Charles among them. King Alfonso of Spain was also a famous player at the Malta Polo Club and in 1928, presented the Club with King of Spain Cup, which is still played for annually. Over the years, the Malta Polo Club has also participated in tournaments abroad, most notably in England, France, Ghana, Scotland, Ireland, Spain and Italy. The Malta Polo Club endeavours to host foreign teams with the aim of improving the level of Polo played in Malta. Among them, the Berlin Brandenberg Polo Club, the French Aix en Provence Polo Club, Rome Polo Club and the Royal Madrid Polo Club who have all visited Maltese soil to play Polo. The Malta Polo Club currently relies on membership participation to promote and run the Club. The Committee is elected during an Annual General meeting, and the Committee also meets frequently throughout the year to discuss current issues, future projects and the general day-to-day running of the Club. Polo is played between October and the end of June on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays here in Marsa; at the very same venue where the first game took place in 1898. The highlight of the Club’s playing Season is the 1901 Cawnpore Cup, which contested by the eight highest handicapped players, and has (with the exception of the war years) been held in June of each year since 1901.

10/06/2026

🏆 The Cawnpore Cup has always been more than a tournament. It's a celebration of the sport, the players, the ponies, and the community that comes together around polo in Malta.

While we're disappointed that this season's Cawnpore Cup cannot go ahead due to ongoing works at Malta Equidrome, we hope the improvements being made today will help shape an even stronger future for the sport.

To our players, members, sponsors, supporters, and everyone who has been part of the journey, thank you for your continued patience and support. ❤️

We may be pressing pause on one of our most anticipated events, but we're already looking ahead to the next chapter.

🐎 Keep an eye on our page for updates as we continue preparing for the return of polo in Malta.

11/05/2026

The passion shows up every time. On the field, with the ponies, in every chukka played. 🐴 This is what we live for.

Thank you for making this possible EquestriMalta 🙏🏼

Il-Malta Polo Club b'esperjenza pożittiva fi Spanja - TVMnews.mt

10/04/2026

https://tvmnews.mt/sport/il-malta-polo-club-besperjenza-pozittiva-fi-spanja/

Il-Malta Polo Club b'esperjenza pożittiva fi Spanja - TVMnews.mt Il-Malta Polo Club (MPC) riċentement ħa sehem f’tournament internazzjonali prestiġjuż li sar fl-Ayala Polo Fields f’Sotogrande, Spanja, grazzi għall-appoġġ kontinwu ta’ EquestriMalta.

30/03/2026

🇲🇹 Malta Polo Club takes on Sotogrande

Thanks to EquestriMalta, 12 Malta Polo Club players travelled to Spain to compete in a tournament at the renowned Ayala Polo Fields in Sotogrande, hosted by Irdike Polo Club. 🐎🌍

A great opportunity to test our players on international ground and continue building Malta’s presence in the sport.

📸 Take a look at some moments from the trip. More updates on how the teams performed coming soon. 👀

Link in the comments 🔗

20/02/2026

‼️ Malta Polo Club Files Judicial Protest Over “Existential Threat” to World’s Second Oldest Club ‼️

The Malta Polo Club (MPC), established in 1868, has formally filed a Judicial Protest in the First Hall of the Civil Court against Marsa Race Track Limited (concessionaire) and various government authorities. The legal action comes in response to repeated failures by the concessionaire to meet its obligations, threatening the survival of a sport that has been part of Maltese heritage for over 150 years.

Failure to Meet Deadlines:
Central to the protest is the concessionaire’s failure to adhere to the agreed-upon project timelines. Under the terms of the redevelopment, the Main Race Track resurfacing and the Polo Pitch were scheduled for completion by October 2025. Regarding the Polo Pitch, as of February 2026, little to no work has been done, with the developer having fallen significantly behind on holistic project objectives. On the contrary, our only playable pitch has been used as a dumping site, resulting in a whole polo season of our beloved horses standing idle.

Key Demands of the Malta Polo Club:
The Judicial Protest highlights several critical areas where the developer and authorities have failed to provide necessary guarantees:
International Technical Standards: The Club insists that the new polo pitch must be built to international specifications as recommended by world-renowned experts, Battro Polo Fields. This includes a high-specification grass surface, which the developer has recently failed to guarantee.

Essential Infrastructure: There is a total lack of concrete planning regarding the irrigation system, water supply to reservoirs, and the design of the flood lighting system.
Club House Handover: The developer has failed to provide a firm date for the handing over of the Club House, which is crucial for the Club’s daily operations.
Lack of Formal Agreement: Despite years of attempts, the Club has been unable to reach a finalised agreement with Marsa Race Track Limited to formalise their relationship during and after the project's completion.

Protecting a National Legacy:
The Malta Polo Club is the second oldest of its kind in the world and has hosted historical figures such as Winston Churchill and HM King Charles III, and Maltese Presidents and Prime Ministers thereafter. Beyond its heritage, the Club is a non-profit organisation that raises significant funds for the Malta Community Chest Fund.

The MPC is calling on the Government of Malta and the Prime Minister to intervene and ensure that Marsa Race Track Limited honours its commitments. Should the developer fail to deliver, the Club demands that the concession be revoked in accordance with the established legal terms.

25/12/2025

🎄Wishing you a season filled with good cheer, great company, and just a touch of polo magic.

From all of us at Malta Polo Club, Merry Christmas, and thank you for being part of our journey this year. Here's to more moments on and off the field in 2026. 🐴✨

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