The 26th edition of the Open de France BARNES is taking place at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly (La Ferme d’Apremont, France), located just 40 minutes north of Paris.
The tournament runs from September 3 to September 20, 2026, with the high-goal mixed tournament running alongside the Open de France Féminin.
Key Details for the 2026 Season
- Dates: September 3–20, 2026 (Championship Finals scheduled for Sunday, September 20).
- Location: Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, Apremont, France.
- Handicap: 14–16 goals.
- Format: 12 international teams competing across cross-group stages to reach the quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final on the main grounds of Apremont.
As one of the pinnacles of the European late-summer season, the Open de France brings together elite French and international players, world-class horse strings, and top patrons competing for the title before the European circuit concludes.