International Croquet Cup 2027
Join us for the Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup 2027, where elegance meets excellence on the lawn. This prestigious event takes place from March 07th to March 12th, 2026, at the glamorous Sugar Beach. The competition promises thrilling matches, including doubles and singles competitions, masterclasses, and social events.
Tournament Itinerary
Day 1 - Arrival Day - Sunday 07th March 2027
Check-in at Sugar Beach. Get settled into your room and have a dip in the pool.Croquet lawns open for practice. Welcome cocktail at The Deck followed by welcome dinner at Le Patio.
Day 2 - Doubles Competition - Monday 08th March 2027
Doubles competition blocks followed by doubles knockouts. Drinks on the lawns during the final.
Team Dinner at Mare Mare
Day 3 - Masterclass & Singles Blocks - Tuesday 09th March 2027
GC Masterclass with Jenny Clarke. Singles qualifying blocks A & B. Players from other groups can explore the hotel or go for a round of golf at Tamarina Golf Club. Dinner at Buddha-Bar Beach.
Day 4 - Singles Blocks - Wednesday 10th March 2027
Singles qualifying blocks C & D, followed by singles qualifying blocks E & F. Mauritian Night at Le Patio.
Day 5 - Singles Finals - Thursday 11th March 2027
Plate playoffs followed by knockout finals and the grand final. Prize-giving and drinks on the lawns.
Gala dinner at Maré Maré Beach Restaurant.
Day 6 - Departure day - Friday 12th March 2027
Relax by the pool, lunch at Le Patio and soak up the last moments at Sugar Beach.
Accommodation and Dining
Stay in a Deluxe Sea-view room at Sugar Beach and enjoy our all-inclusive package that includes dining and drinks across six restaurants and five bars. You can also enjoy a wide range of inclusive activities:
- Land Sports: Tennis, gym, beach volleyball, table tennis, football, bocce ball, fitness classes.
- Water Sports: Kayaking, pedal boats, glass-bottom boat rides, windsurfing, stand-up paddle, aqua zumba, snorkelling.
- Golf: Free unlimited green fees at Ile aux Cerfs Golf Club and Tamarina Golf Club, with free boat shuttle transfers.
Our 2026 Champion Returns
Dom Aarvold
We’re delighted to welcome back Dom Aarvold, our reigning champion. Now one of the UK’s top players, he represents Bristol Croquet Club and has won multiple major titles, including the 2025 GC English National Doubles Championship.
Dom claimed his first international victory in Mauritius at the Sugar Beach International Croquet Cup 2026 and returns this year to defend his title.
