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 of Virginia Polo Club, and Roseland Polo Club, located at King Family Vineyards.
As the Official Apparel Partner of FIP, the international governing body of the sport recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to host global competitions, U.S. Polo Assn. outfitted all players and umpires with custom-designed performance jerseys and caps, while also featuring branded field signage, event programs, and hospitality activations throughout the week-long championship. The sport-inspired global brand also provided the YETI MVP Cooler as part of the tournament’s Most Valuable Player prize.
“U.S. Polo Assn.’s support of the II Federation of International Polo Arena World Polo Championship exemplifies our brand’s deep commitment to growing the sport of polo on all fields of play,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “We’re especially proud to support the USA Team in the Finals and to see this world-class event hosted for the first time on American soil, in Virginia, a place steeped in the sport’s heritage.”
During the II FIP Arena World Polo Championship, six top-tier arena polo teams competed for the coveted trophy, including U.S. Polo Assn. Global Brand Ambassador, Giordano Magini, on the Italy Team. In a thrilling final match that concluded a week of elite international competition, the USA Team players Kareem Rosser, Patrick Uretz, and Jarod Sheldon won the battle against the Argentina Team in front of a sold-out arena crowd, with a final score of 16-14. The MVP Award went to Patrick Uretz from the USA Team, whose performance stood out among the six national teams competing. This prestigious FIP tournament was created to bring the fast-paced, fan-friendly format of arena polo to the global stage, with three-player teams and an enclosed playing area offering an exciting spectator experience.
“U.S. Polo Assn. continues to be a powerful partner to the Federation of International Polo (FIP), helping us elevate the profile of international events and showcase the future of arena polo,” said Alex Taylor, Executive Board Member of FIP. “The success of the II FIP Arena World Polo Championship and the excitement around the sport underscores our shared vision with the USPA to grow the sport’s presence worldwide.”
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