The 2026 Open de France BARNES delivered an intense weekend of high-goal action on Days 3 and 4 at the Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly. A vibrant crowd gathered along the edge of the field to watch reigning champions Octogone secure a hard-fought 12-10 victory over Essso in the marquee matchup, while a series of nail-biting finishes across the remaining fixtures highlighted the exceptional parity of this year’s 12-team roster.
Sunday, September 6: Octogone Holds the Line
Sunday’s action opened with Talandracas displaying clinical execution to dismiss Arho 11-6, asserting their dominance early in the group stage.
The main feature saw Octogone facing off against Essso in front of a packed sideline. In a high-scoring, physical encounter, Octogone relied on their championship composure to fend off Essso’s late rally, closing out a thrilling 12-10 victory to keep their title defense intact.
- Talandracas 11 – 6 Arho
- Octogone 12 – 10 Essso
Monday, September 7: Tight Margins and Last-Chukka Drama
Monday brought three grueling matches that pushed the field to its limits. Akasha kicked off the day with a decisive 12-7 win over Jolly Roger, setting the pace with sharp transitions and strong penalty conversion.
The remaining two games proved to be real nail-biters. Clinova narrowly edged La Esperanza 10-9 in a fierce contest decided in the final minutes. Meanwhile, Kazak held off a relentless second-half push from Tédélou to secure a razor-thin 11-10 triumph. - Akasha 12 – 7 Jolly Roger
- Clinova 10 – 9 La Esperanza
- Kazak 11 – 10 Tédélou
The Road to the Quarter-Finals
With ten of the twelve participating teams having completed their first two matches, the tournament table remains tightly packed. The top eight teams will advance to the quarter-finals, scheduled for September 12 and 13.
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