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Public exhibition polo matches every Saturday, June through September, featuring teams from around the world and major U.S. Cities competing against the home team. USA/Newport.
Watch the home team, USA/Newport, take on challengers from around the world and major U.S. cities in one of the most exciting spectator sports in the world. Matches are held every Saturday, June – Sept., at Newport Polo, home of America’s First Polo Club. Festivities include Opening and Closing ceremonies, half-time Divot Stomp, Player’s Salute, Trophy Presentation, Après Polo Lounge, fan prizes, and other special weekly features fieldside.
Matches start at 5 PM / 4 PM in September. ... view more »
ADMISSION INFO
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Gates open at 1 PM / Noon in September for Lawn and Tailgate picnics. Pavilion opens at 4 PM / 3 PM in September. Tailgate and Pavilion seating require advanced reservations.
The match will begin with national anthem(s), player introductions, and Official Coin Toss. Halftime intermission includes a stroll on the polo field for the divot stomp, a ‘treading in’ to replace divots, a time-honored tradition to repair the field for the second half.
After 6 periods of competition, called chukkers, the match will conclude with a victory lap by the teams as they circle the field in the Newport Polo Fan Salute – a tradition originating at the Newport International Polo Series in 2003, and now emulated at polo clubs around the world – followed by the Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation, autograph signing, and an après polo cocktail hour celebration at the Patio Bar to conclude festivities.
LOCATION
250 Linden Lane, Portsmouth, RI 02871
PARKING INFO
Free General Parking
