Polo returns to the National Mall on Saturday, June 13, 2026, with The St. Regis Washington DC joining as a Gold Level Sponsor of The District Cup.
A Centennial Hotel Meets a Semiquincentennial Nation
The partnership launches in a milestone year. The St. Regis Washington DC becomes a Gold Level Sponsor of The District Cup, the leading charity polo event on the Mall, as the hotel celebrates its 100th anniversary and the nation commemorates 250 years since its founding. Polo has adorned these grounds since the early 1900s, and the 2026 event will welcome diplomats, lawmakers, business leaders, and young professionals for a vibrant day of sport, culture, and philanthropy.
A Brand Built on a Century of Polo
St. Regis and polo share roots dating back to the turn of the last century. Matches on Manhattan’s Governors Island once headlined the New York social season. The Astors, the founding family, sat at the center of it all. That heritage has traveled the globe. Today, St. Regis supports spirited matches from the United Kingdom and Buenos Aires to Aspen, Greenwich, and Washington. You can follow the hotel’s centennial moments throughout the year on Instagram.
Tapas and Sangria Arrive in the VIP Suites
The day offers more than just sport. This 8th edition features six international teams and cultural pavilions. Guests in the VIP Suites enjoy tapas and sangria from Alhambra, the award-winning signature restaurant of The St. Regis Washington DC. Expect world-class athleticism and an electric atmosphere in the heart of the capital!
Champagne Sabrage and the Astor Polo Experience
The celebration extends beyond June 13. As part of its centennial, the hotel presents the St. Regis Luminaries Sabrage Series. Polo player and international lawyer David Tafuri will lead the Champagne Sabrage ritual this June. Travelers can keep the spirit going through October with the Astor Polo Experience Package. This offer includes overnight accommodations, breakfast for two, and private lessons at Polo Fields at SummerHill Farm. Pricing is available upon request.
The Washington Lobbyist champions the people and places that shape life in the capital. Secure your tickets for The District Cup now and join us on June 13 to celebrate a century of polo—raise a glass and meet us on the Mall!
The St. Regis Washington DC, 923 16th Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. The District Cup takes place on the National Mall on Saturday, June 13, 2026.
