Newport International Polo Series 2024
Opening day for the Newport International Polo Series will be on June 1st at 5pm to ring in the summer with a far east flair, hosting Thailand making its Polo Series debut as the 38th nation to compete against USA. The Polo Series will continue every Saturday afternoon in June through September at 5pm (4pm in Sept.). For more information, please visit www.nptpolo.com.
June 1 USA vs. THAILAND
8 Bentley vs. Rolls-Royce
15 USA vs. DOMINICAN REPUBLIC
22 Newport vs. Boston
29 Independence Cup
July 6 USA vs. IRELAND
13 Newport vs. Pittsburgh
20 USA vs. ITALY
27 Governor’s Cup
Aug 3 USA vs. ARGENTINA
10 Newport vs. Palm Beach
17 USA vs. JAMAICA
24 Newport vs. NY
31 USA vs. ENGLAND
Sept 7 BMW Newport Pro-Am
14 USA vs. EGYPT
21 Bentley Newport Cup
28 Turkish Airlines Finals
This will be the 33rd season of the Newport International Polo Series, which takes place at the polo grounds of Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane/Route 138, in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. The Polo Series has hosted teams from six continents, as well as teams from major US cities. The polo grounds and venue offer hospitality and amenities including concessions and specialty vendors and are available for private functions as well.
Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are one of Newport’s oldest , most unique traditions and world-renowned attraction, a living legacy from the Gilded Age, and open to the public. Spectator audiences have enjoyed the athletic display and horsemanship and social atmosphere for generations.
The Polo Series roster of international challengers includes Thailand, Dominican Republic, Ireland, Italy, Argentina, Jamaica, England, and Egypt, as well as US city rivals, Boston, Pittsburgh, Palm Beach, New York, and championship matches of major Northeast tournaments, the Independence Cup, Governor’s Cup, and BMW Newport Pro-Am among the 18 featured matches this season.
A weekly Door Prize Drawing will award a special gift from Veuve Clicquot to a very lucky spectator who will also be entered to win the Turkish Airlines Grand Prize Drawing, which includes 2 round trip business class tickets to anywhere in the world on Turkish Airlines. The most spirited fans who best capture the weekly event theme will be rewarded with prizes from Stella Artois. The decorative picnic tradition has earned Newport Polo the title of Best Tailgating in New England from Yankee Magazine.
Arrive early to enjoy pre-game refreshments, amplified music, games on the field, shopping, and socializing. The matches begin with national anthem(s) followed by player introductions and Official Coin Toss to start the match. After 3 periods called chukkers, a Halftime Intermission includes a stroll on the polo field for the divot stomp, a 'treading in' to replace divots, a time-honored polo tradition to repair the field for the second half.
Hospitality & Amenities: The Patio Bar is open for carry-out service for patrons throughout the venue, and beverage service to tables within the Pavilion, offering a selection of signature cocktails created by The Cocktail Guru, premium spirits, boutique wines, imported & craft malt beverages, and soft drinks. Licensed Gourmet Food Trucks dish out popular refreshments including handmade pizza, deluxe hotdogs, charcuterie boards, lobster rolls and clam chowder, and premium desserts, while specialty vendors present novel gifts, and the official sportswear & souvenir collection is available exclusively in the fieldside Pro Shop. Expert commentary of the polo action is provided over the PA, and instant replays and live-action game footage are produced on the polo world's first Jumbotron. Personalized messages on the Brenton Hotel Jumbotron can be requested through the online portal no later than 9AM the day before the match.
Closing Ceremony: After 6 periods of competition, called chukkers, the matches 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 Veuve Clicquot Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation of coveted prizes from Providence Diamond on the polo field in front of the Pavilion, with MC William Crisp and presenters, plus autograph signing, and an après polo cocktail hour celebration at the Patio Bar to conclude festivities.
The Newport International Polo Series applauds its sponsors including Brenton Hotel, BD, TD Bank, Turkis
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