Check back for information about the next match scheduled for April 2026.
Since 1983, Johnnies on the Annapolis campus have faced off against the midshipmen of the U.S. Naval Academy in a friendly-but-fierce rivalry for the Annapolis Cup and bragging rights as the best croquet team in town. The record as of 2025 is 32 wins for St. John’s and 9 for the USNA.
The United States Croquet Association participated in the Annapolis Cup in 2023. Organized in 1977 by Jack Osborn, the USCA established croquet as a serious sport in America and remains the primary organizing force behind its growth and development. The USCA has nearly 300 member clubs and 3,000 members, sanctioning hundreds of local, regional, national and international tournaments each year.
St. John’s College offers a variety of events on campus, including art exhibits, musical and theatrical productions, and lectures and community seminars year-round that are open to the public. Visit the Events Calendar to learn more.
Croquet Quick Facts
The match between St. John’s and the Naval Academy dates back to the early 1980s.
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Ground Rules
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Croquet Sponsorship
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The History of Croquet
Celebrating forty years of unfettered passion.
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2023 Annapolis Cup Croquet Match
Enjoy photos from the 2023 Annapolis Cup, the croquet match between St. John’s College and the U.S. Naval Academy.
Presenting Sponsor
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BZ Trust