Abeokuta Polo
Festival 2026
“Building the Future from Our Heritage”
Three ceremonial days of equestrian distinction, Yoruba royal pageantry, and pan-African splendour at the Abeokuta Polo Club & Country Resort, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria.
18–20 December 2026
Abeokuta Polo Club & Country Resort
Register for Your Festival Gate Pass
Days 1 & 2 are 100% Free Public Admission. Day 3 is Paid VVIP (₦100.00) or by Special Invitation. Combined pass for Days 1 & 2; luxury deep-gold ID-card for Day 3.
Mandatory Gate Protocol: All attendees must be duly registered to attend any of the three festival days. No turnstile admission is permitted without an official digital access card.
Obtain Your Digital Access Card
Day 1 & Day 2 are 100% Free Public Admission (issued as a single combined pass). Day 3 is Paid VVIP (₦100.00) or by Special Invitation, issued as a separate classic deep-gold luxury ID-card with cryptographic security features.
All attendees must be duly registered to attend any of the three festival days. No turnstile admission is permitted without an official digital access card.
Experience the Spirit of
Abeokuta Polo 2026
Witness high-speed equestrian thunder, sovereign Yoruba fanfare, and high-fashion society. Three historic days unfolding at Abeokuta Polo Club & Country Resort.
Abeokuta Polo Club & Country Resort
Set across the scenic Kobape grounds along the Abeokuta–Sagamu Expressway in Ogun State, convening traditional royalty, state dignitaries, and equestrian sportsmanship.
Royal Auspices
HRM Oba Dr. Adedotun Aremu Gbadebo CFR, Alake & Paramount Ruler of Egbaland
Secretariat Desk
Direct Inquiries: +234 818 188 8884 · 0803 681 8916 · [email protected]
The 3-Day Programme
Complete timetable and ceremonial events taking place at the Abeokuta Polo Club & Country Resort.
Mandatory Gate Protocol: All attendees must be duly registered to attend any of the three festival days. No turnstile admission is permitted without an official digital access card.
Day 1: Media, Tour & Light-Up
Official commencement welcoming journalists, accredited delegates, and participating polo players for club inspections and evening gala.
Day 2: Royal Opening & Polo
Royal declarations, 3 foundation-laying milestones, literature, sip & paint, and thrilling derby matches. Free admission with pass.
Day 3: The Grand Finale
The Royal Cup & Queens Cup Finals, 100 Kings Celebration, ARISTOS BAND performances, and headline close by BERRYOLA.
Signature Spectacles
The sporting pinnacle of the festival combining historic championship trophies and sovereign ceremonies.
The Royal Cup
The premier heritage polo trophy presented in honor of His Royal Majesty, the Alake and Paramount Ruler of Egbaland, convening crowned monarchs and distinguished leaders.
Queens Polo Match
Celebrating women in polo, sporting excellence, and inclusion with high-calibre chukkas leading to the Queens Cup Final on Sunday.
Celebrating the 100 Kings
“ONE FIELD, ONE LEGACY” — honouring traditional rulers and their monumental contributions to cultural preservation, unity, and community leadership.
Hospitality, Culture & Entertainment
Festival Market Square, debate contests, poetry recitation, sip & paint, live musical sets by ARISTOS BAND and BERRYOLA.
Festival Market Square
Official opening by His Royal Majesty the Alake. Featuring the two-team Literary Debate Competition, Poetry Recitation, and interactive Sip & Paint.
Chalet & Corporate Suites
Reserved field-side chukka chalets for executive delegations, private banking associates, and VIP patrons with bespoke hospitality.
ARISTOS BAND & BERRYOLA
Electrifying live performances by ARISTOS BAND during the royal celebration and headline musical finale by BERRYOLA to close the festival.
WHERE ROYALTY MEETS SPORT. WHERE CULTURE MEETS EXCELLENCE. WHERE HERITAGE INSPIRES THE FUTURE.
Frequently Asked Questions
Key information regarding attendance, venue access, and festival regulations.
Help Us Welcome 2,500 Attendees to Abeokuta
Promoting West Africa's premier equestrian gathering. Invite colleagues, club members, and friends to claim their complimentary gate pass.
Connect With The Secretariat
For VIP enclosure allocations, corporate delegations, media accreditation, or hotel hospitality concierge assistance during the festival.
Mandatory Gate Protocol: All attendees must be duly registered to attend any of the three festival days. No turnstile admission is permitted without an official digital access card.