The Founding 16 — Summer 2026
The Gates are Open!
The Champion Pride League is a 100% amateur tournament polo format built for serious amateur players.
£1,500
Per season
Full season access · No hidden fees · Club membership included
Seats Available
Est. 2024 · Champion Pride Equestrian
THE PROVING GROUND FOR
The Competitive Amateur Polo Player
that knows the game.
Dictate the pace and make the game-winning plays. An incredible way to experience the thrill of tournament play with peers, improve your own tactical growth and time on the ball.
The league is a platform built for the amateur athlete who wants tactical growth and a platform to execute game plays themselves.
Meet your next co-patron and build the competitive play time for the next level of tournament play.
“Discover new clubs, friends and enjoy Polo with goals made by you”
LOOKING FOR GROWTH?
Improve your own tactical play!
Unbiased feedback after every game with live game replays and expert commentators including play reviews and your match live-streamed.
HAVE YOUR OWN HORSE?
Learn at your own pace at the sovereign academy. Discover the science behind the skill of your horse and improve your skill as a rider. Take advantage of our full neuro-chemical recode timeline for peak performance
"Champion Pride is built to give amateur players maximum time on the ball, clear post-match feedback, and a structured season — at a single transparent price. No patron model. No hidden costs."
The Sovereign Architecture
The Solution
Welcome to the New Guard of High-Performance Polo.
01
Competitive Amateurs Only
No additional costs. The game relies entirely on your strategy, your riding, hitting, and your teamwork. Every goal scored is yours.
02
True Competition
You hit the ball. You make the plays. You earn the win.
03
The Sovereign Standard
Built on elite equine kinematics and rider biomechanics with a high standard of safety and performance for both pony and player.
04
Frictionless Access
We provide the arena. You source the hirelings or we can help guide you. You bring your edge. Nothing else required.
Founding Cohort · July 2026
The Mandate
We Are Selecting
Exactly 16 Athletes.
We are not building a mass-market weekend club. We are building a high-performance ecosystem for the serious amateur competitive polo player.
The inaugural summer cohort operates out of premier estates across the UK. The infrastructure is secured. The arena is prepared. The games are umpired by some of the best HPA coaches and umpires ensuring fair, flowing and safe game play for all.
If you want to test your riding, your strategy, and your actual skill as an equestrian athlete — step onto our pitch.
“Once these 16 seats are filled, the gates close until next season.”
Cohort Launch
July 2026
Venues
Confirmed
Confirmed
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Pending
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Frequently Asked Questions
The League & Membership
Are professional players allowed in the league?
Champion Pride is proudly a 100% amateur league. We built this format specifically so passionate amateur players can experience true peer-to-peer competition. Without professionals dictating the pace and the plays, our members get to be fully involved in the game, test their own horsemanship, and enjoy the sport they love alongside like-minded peers.
What exactly is included in the £1,500 Founding Membership?
We believe in complete financial transparency. Your £1,500 flat fee covers your entry into a structured 4-tournament summer league. It also includes complimentary access to the Sovereign System Module 1 — our CPD-accredited course on equine welfare and biomechanics, included as a benefit to support your development.
Do I need an existing HPA handicap or polo club membership to apply?
Not necessarily. We want to remove the administrative friction from your season. If you do not currently have a home club, your Champion Pride league fee includes a complimentary polo club membership (e.g., at Rutland). This allows you to easily complete your HPA
handicap test and gives you free arena membership for the year. You will simply need to cover your direct HPA governing body fee (approx. £187) for the season.
Schedule & Logistics
Is this a weekly commitment, or a structured tournament?
Champion Pride is built for the serious amateur, which means we operate a structured, competitive league rather than casual weekend chukkas. The season consists of 4 dedicated tournament weekends (8 matches total) running from July through September. You will play a Group Stage and advance to the Finals, competing for the Champion Pride Cup. It is highly organized, meaning you only need to travel for your official tournament dates.
Are hirelings included in the £1,500 fee, and how do I organize them?
Your £1,500 fee covers your complete league entry, tournament organization, Rutland Polo Club membership, Umpires and the Sovereign System Module 1 CPD.
Hirelings are priced separately at standard local rates provided for by HPA official hirers. To make your experience seamless, we partner with host clubs that have excellent, high-quality hireling strings on-site.
You can simply arrive, lease directly from the club’s providers per chukka, and play. To learn more about pricing, Contact Us.
What if the host clubs are far from me?
We deliberately selected premium host clubs with excellent infrastructure and accessibility (including direct train routes from London). Because we operate on a 4-tournament structure rather than a weekly club schedule, travel is minimized. Furthermore, with on-site hirelings available, you can travel light, step off the train, and step straight onto the pitch.
Safety & The Sovereign System
Is it safe to play without professionals managing the pitch?
Safety and welfare are our highest priorities. All matches are officiated by HPA-licensed umpires who hold full authority on the pitch. We also provide every member with complimentary access to the Sovereign System Module 1 — an optional CPD course covering equine welfare and biomechanics — to support confident, responsible riding from day one.
What is the Sovereign System Module 1?
It is our flagship, CPD-accredited educational foundation. Before getting on the horse,
Module 1 teaches the science of equine neurology—how a horse processes signals,
manages stress, and learns. By understanding the horse’s brain, our players develop softer
hands, a more balanced seat, and a deeper connection with their mounts, elevating both
performance and welfare.
The Application
Secure
Your Seat.
Submit your details and a member of the Champion Pride team will contact you to complete your placement.
