(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
25th Open de France Barnes Polo Tournament: Penultimate League Matches Decide Quarterfinal Spots
September 9, 2025
Location: Polo Club du Domaine de Chantilly, La Ferme d’Apremont, near Paris
The 25th Open de France Barnes, France’s most prestigious polo tournament, continues to deliver thrilling action as the league stage nears its conclusion. Featuring 16 teams (up to 16 goals) divided into four leagues, the competition remains wide open with quarterfinal spots still undecided.
Recent Results (September 8–9)
Monday, September 8
-
La Magdeleine 12–8 Brittany
-
Animales 11–9 Sainte Mesme
Tuesday, September 9
-
Octogone 10–9 Clinova
-
Jolly Roger 10–0 Eternal J
What’s at Stake
With only one round of league matches left, several teams are still fighting to qualify:
-
Undefeated leaders: Kazak, Octogone, La Magdeleine, and Talandracas (Leagues A, B, C, and D).
-
Pressure on La Magdeleine: They must beat Sainte Mesme to avoid a penalty shootout.
-
Animales & Sainte Mesme: Both teams must win to force a shootout and stay alive.
-
League D: Likely to be decided by a penalty shootout, highlighting the fierce competition.
Upcoming Matches (France Time)
Wednesday, September 10
-
1:00 PM – Télédou vs. Kazak
-
1:00 PM – Battistoni vs. Las Brisas
-
5:00 PM – Talandracas vs. Jolly Roger
-
5:00 PM – Eternal J vs. Essso
Thursday, September 11
-
11:00 AM – Octogone vs. La Esperanza
-
2:30 PM – La Berta vs. Clinova
-
3:00 PM – Sainte Mesme vs. La Magdeleine
-
5:30 PM – Brittany vs. Animales
Key Takeaway
With so much at stake, fans can expect two dramatic days of polo action as the last league matches determine which teams secure a direct path to the quarterfinals and which must battle it out in penalty shootouts.
The Open de France Barnes continues to showcase why it remains the most important tournament in French polo, combining tradition, talent, and high-level competition just outside Paris.
