Best Sunday Polo Venues …

Spectators picking up their complimentary champagne on their way to stomp divots.

If you would like to watch a polo game, the first step is finding a polo club in your area that offers Sunday Polo.    Sunday Polo is a “traditional day of polo” and is generally open to the pubic.  The Sunday Polo experience is always a surprise to new spectators as they expect   Most clubs are very casual and offer an inviting venue with food and beverage concessions including field-side seating. A few clubs offer polo on Friday evenings or on Saturdays, so be sure to check the schedule before heading out to polo.

Most clubs charge a reasonable general admission fee of between $10 and $25.  VIP or tent seating is usually available for an additional fee.  A few clubs offer free general admission.

The Traditions of Sunday Polo

Tailgating, which is a favorite pastime amongst the polo players, is offered at many polo clubs.  Tailgaters can pull up to the sidelines of the polo field in their car and set-up a picnic.  It is a casual way to watch a polo game and it provides a social environment where you can mix and mingle with the other tailgaters.  Be sure to keep a good distance back from the edge of the playing fields.  The galloping ponies and the ball comes right over the boards during play and you need to be a

The Divot Stomp is a longstanding tradition of Sunday Polo.  At halftime, spectators are invited onto the field to replace the divots that the horses hooves pull up during the polo game.  The  A select number of clubs offer a “Champagne Divot Stomp” where they offer a complimentary glass of champagne to spectators who venture out onto the field to help “tread-in” divots to repair the field.

The Sunday Polo games are usually announced by a seasoned commentator, who helps newcomers understand what is happening during the polo games.  Most of the Sunday Polo Venues offer a printed season program or club magazine that has tips on how to watch a polo game. You can also visit our www.Polo101.com for general information about the sport of polo.

Please check each polo club’s website to verify game times and admission fees.  The rates and dates are subject to change.

Please check each polo club’s website to verify game times and admission fees.  The rates and dates are subject to change and we cannot guarantee that our information is up-to-date or accurate.