Team USA To Face Spain at This Weekend's Polo Match

Spain returns to the Newport International Polo Series at 5 p.m. on Saturday, July 20, to take on their American rivals after a long hiatus.

“It is always exciting to play a top rival like Spain,” explained Dan Keating, USA team captain and founder of the Polo Series. "And, we will have to bring our best game."

The match takes place at Glen Farm in Portsmouth. 

After six periods called chukkers, the match will conclude with a champagne trophy presentation of the USA vs. Spain silver cup, as well as the naming of the Best Playing Pony. Enjoy the cocktail hour to mingle with the players! 

Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are a unique and popular summertime tradition, open to the public.  

Audiences of several thousand spectators enjoy cheering for the international guests, as well as teams representing major U.S. cities, playing against the home team.  

The polo matches will run continuously every Saturday from June through September at 5 p.m. (4 p.m. in September).

With yet another national debut this season, the Polo Series will have hosted 28 nations over its 22 seasons including England, Ireland, Scotland, Spain, Argentina, Jamaica, Italy and Mexico this summer, and Costa Rica, Portugal, Germany, Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa, Egypt, India, New Zealand, Australia, Chile, Barbados, France, Canada, Hungary, Dominican Republic, Netherlands, Kenya, Brazil, and China in the past.

Tickets are $12. Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the polo grounds. 

For more info about attending the weekly matches, or regarding weather-related questions about the status of the match, call the Info Line at 401-846-0200.