What is the World Cup?
At an international level, the pinnacle of polocrosse has to be the World Cup! The World Cup event was first held in Warwick Queensland during 2003 and saw Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Zimbabwe, the United States, Ireland, the United Kingdom and Canada compete for the inaugural World Cup title.
Since our first World Cup win in 2003 the Australian team has taken home the World Champions trophy twice more, in 2007 and most recently in 2019 against South Africa.
In 2024 the World Cup will be held the Durban Shongweni Club — the equestrian epicentre of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) in South Africa — from July 15-28, 2024. Teams from Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, Zambia, England, Ireland, United States of America and Zimbabwe are vying for the 2024 World Cup title. A win in South Africa in 2024 would be our first on foreign soil.
2024 World Cup results so far…
The Polocrosse World Cup pool rounds matches played across Saturday 20, Sunday 21 and Monday 22 July 2024 have concluded. All matches were six chukkas by six minutes long (6×6).
The 2024 World Cup pool results, Women’s and Men’s players of the match and team rankings are as follows:
What happens next at World Cup?
After a few days off to rest horses and recuperate, countries placed first and second in their respective pools move forward into the Championship division and play cross-over semi-finals and finals. Countries placed third and fourth in their respective pools move into a Challengers division and play their respective cross over semi-finals and finals.
Championship division
Winners of the semi-finals in the championship division progress up to a final play-off for the World Cup title. Losers of semi-finals in the championship division move down to a final play-off. Championship division semi-finals are on Friday 26 with finals on Sunday 28. All semi-final and final matches will be eight chukkas by six minutes long (8×6).
Challengers division
Winners of the semi-finals in the championship division progress up to a final play-off for the World Cup title. Losers of semi-finals in the championship division move down to a final play-off. Championship division semi-finals are on Friday 26 with finals on Sunday 28. All semi-final and final matches will be eight chukkas by six minutes long (8×6).
For more information on the draw, check out the official 2024 World Cup website.
How to watch the World Cup live stream?
Can’t make it to South Africa, join the community and watch all matches via the World Cup live stream. Here is how to purchase your access;
- Head to www.tv.polocrosse.co.za
- Click on the green BUY NOW button.
- Click on the tab containing the R1500 cost of the virtual access ticket.
- Create your Polocam account OR login to your existing account.
- If presented with the BUY NOW button a second time — click the button.
- Select pay without payment link and add your card details.
- Checkout and receive follow on instructions via email — (give the system time to register you and don’t forget to check your junk folder).
- Bookmark the site and make sure you are logged in before watching a game!
The live stream coverage is managed by the World Cup committee, not Polocrosse Australia.
Official pages
Don’t want to miss a thing, stay up to date on the official Polocrosse Australia and World Cup pages.
Please be smart and only click links on social media that are from an official Polocrosse Australia post or an official World Cup post. Clicking only on links ensures your personal information is protected and you are getting the real deal every time.