Polo

Global sports brand commemorates enduring connection between sport and American culture WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (July 2, 2026) — U.S. Polo Assn.®, the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly marks America’s 250th Anniversary with a celebration of the nation’s enduring spirit — one rooted in sport, heritage, and a distinctly American sense of style. To highlight the connection between U.S. Polo Assn. and the sport… Read More »U.S. Polo Assn. Celebrates 250 Years of American Spirit and Collaborates with ESPN on ‘Polo in America’ Broadcast Special

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 24, 2026) – Global Polo, the entertainment subsidiary of USPA Global, continues its historic relationship with ESPN to showcase the sport of polo, which has expanded its reach to millions of households worldwide. The landmark relationship includes legendary ESPN commentator Chris Fowler hosting the USPA Gold Cup® Final on Mar. 29 for the first time, and the U.S. Open Polo Championship® Final on Apr. 26… Read More »USPA Global and ESPN Expand Relationship with Chris Fowler for 2026 High-Goal Polo Championships

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Mar. 5, 2026) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2026 season and academic year. Now in its eighth consecutive year, the program reaches a historic milestone by supporting 70 collegiate teams across 31 universities nationwide, the largest number of teams ever participating in the… Read More »U.S. Polo Assn. Expands Collegiate Partnership Program to Record 70 Teams for 2026 Season

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2026) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly supported the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship®, which concluded on February 15 at the USPA National Polo Center (NPC) in Wellington, Florida, on the iconic U.S. Polo Assn. Stadium Field. Widely regarded as the most prestigious women’s polo tournament in the United States, the championship brought… Read More »Supported by U.S. Polo Assn., the 2026 U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship® Concludes with Victory Eastern Hay the Champion

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va./ WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 16, 2025) – U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly served as the Official Apparel Partner of the II Federation of International Polo (FIP) Arena World Polo Championship, held October 5-12, 2025, in Virginia. This event marked the first time the international tournament was hosted in the United States, co-hosted by Virginia Polo Inc., home of the University… Read More »USA Team Wins II Federation of International Polo Arena World Polo Championship Sponsored by U.S. Polo Assn.

Although there are many countries and cultures across the globe who revere and celebrate the power, spirit, and history of the horse, there are far fewer who are credited with creating equestrian sports in honor of the relationship between humans and horses. However, through its connection to the Korean peninsula, Japan was introduced to what is considered one of the earliest forms of the sport of polo known as Dakyu.… Read More »Polo in Japan

On the map, the southeastern coast of South America is spatially dominated by Brazil and Argentina. But, nestled between the two land masses is the country of Uruguay. Historically, Uruguay has been largely overshadowed culturally and economically by its neighbors. However, the country has over five times more land than Holland and more cultivable land than Japan with almost five times fewer inhabitants. Similar to the countries surrounding it, Uruguay… Read More »Polo in Uruguay

As the German eventer, two-time gold medalist and legendary horsewoman, Ingrid Klimke, famously stated: “If I couldn’t turn horses out, I wouldn’t own them.” What is Horse Turn Out As with most sports, athletes who compete through long, grueling seasons will benefit from periods of rest and relaxation afterwards. In polo, while taking a break can be beneficial for human athletes, it is fundamental to the health and well-being of… Read More »Horse Turn Out

If you blink during a polo match, you will likely miss one amazing shot or another, a breathtakingly fancy hat, or even a tie breaking goal. Polo is a spectacle of a sport; having been compared to hockey on horseback, the world’s most difficult game of golf, and the most dangerous sport on four legs. But, with all the attention-grabbing factors of polo, many spectators fail to see the years… Read More »The Horse Breeds of the Sport of Polo