Rundle Cup
Saturday 11th July 2026 | Tidworth
Provisional Timings for the Day
- 1100 Blue Car park open
- 1100 First match: Heroes Cup
- 1130 Guests arrive for reception drinks in The VIP Marquee
- 1200 Parachute display
- 1230 Lunch in VIP marquee
- 1300 The Band of Royal Marines playing in front of grandstand
- 1415 Second match: The Rundle Cup Army v Royal Navy
- 1530 Prize giving for the Rundle Cup by Admiral Sir Keith Blount
- 1545 Afternoon tea in VIP marquee
- 1615 Third match: The Indian Cavalry Officers
- 1730 Prize giving by Admiral Sir Keith Blount
The Rundle Cup
You are invited to attend the official reception and lunch in the VIP marquee hosted by the President of Royal Navy Polo, Admiral Sir Keith Blount.
The Rundle Cup is the largest military polo event of the year and is often described as the polo equivalent of the Army v Navy rugby match at Twickenham — exchanging muddy shirts and pints for white polo kit and glasses of champagne.
Sponsored by Palo Alto Networks and held at Tedworth Park Polo Club, the day features three polo matches, culminating in the historic Army v Royal Navy contest for the Rundle Cup. The programme also includes a parachute display, music from the Band of the Royal Marines and a lively village of stalls, creating a wonderful summer atmosphere.
Guests begin with a champagne reception and lunch in the VIP marquee, before moving to the grandstand to watch the polo and enjoy the afternoon’s prize-givings.
Supporting Military Polo
Team Forces is proud to support the Rundle Cup, bringing together sponsors, military guests and beneficiaries while strengthening the connection between defence, industry and the Armed Forces community.
The Rundle Cup is the key event in the calendar for Tedworth Park Polo Club and raises funds for both the Royal Navy Polo Association and The Armed Forces Equine Charity. Tedworth Park Polo Club forms part of the charity, which supports serving personnel, veterans and para-polo players through equine sport.
Getting There
The event will take place at Tedworth Park Polo Club, SP9 7AH.
Guests should follow signs for the Blue Car Park, which will open from 11:00. Your car pass must be displayed on arrival. Verity will send your car pass in advance for you to download and print out.
The most accurate way to find the correct entrance is to use What3Words: oxidation.passions.newest, which will take you directly to the VIP Humber Lane entrance for Tedworth Park Polo Club.
On arrival, stewards will direct you from the Blue Car Park to the VIP marquee for the champagne reception and lunch.
If using satellite navigation, please allow extra time for your journey, as roads around Tidworth can become busy on event days.
What to Wear
Dress for the day for day is for gentlemen a jacket and tie. Sponsors – please wear your Team Forces member tie, if you have one!
Ladies: Summer dress or smart daywear. As the event is held on grass, flat or wedge heels are recommended. (Again -please wear your Team Forces bracelet if you have one)
Menu
A two-course lunch will be served in the VIP marquee, normally featuring fillet of beef as the main course (with a vegetarian option also available).
Later in the afternoon, guests will be invited back to the marquee for afternoon tea, including a selection of cocktail sandwiches and cakes.
Please detail any dietary requirements or allergies when registering, so that alternative options can be arranged.
Our Beneficiaries
We will be joined on the day by a number of Team Forces beneficiaries, who will share insights from their recent challenges and forthcoming expeditions. Their experiences reflect the determination, resilience and sense of community that sit at the heart of Team Forces.
Further details of the beneficiaries joining us, including those who will be speaking, will be shared on this page nearer the event, so do check back!
We very much look forward to seeing you for a great day of polo.
Any queries, please do not hesitate to
email Verity on events@teamforces.org or call 07980 853 667
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