Sunday Polo at the National Polo Center – Wellington

What is Sunday Polo at the National Polo Center – Wellington?

Wellington is the center of American polo, and the National Polo Center – Wellington, run by the United States Polo Association, hosts the country's top winter season. Featured matches are played on Sunday afternoons on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One. The venue was long known as the International Polo Club Palm Beach.

The 2027 season builds to the Gauntlet of Polo: the C.V. Whitney Cup (final Feb. 21), the USPA Gold Cup (final March 21) and the U.S. Open Polo Championship (final April 18). The U.S. Open Women's Polo Championship final is Sunday, Feb. 14, and the season closes with the II FIP Women's World Polo Championship, held in the U.S. for the first time, with its final on Sunday, May 2, 2027.

When it happens

Sundays from Dec. 27, 2026, through May 2, 2027. The Heritage Cup final is Sunday, Jan. 3, 2027.

The Joe Barry Memorial has featured Sunday matches on Jan. 10 and 17, with its final Jan. 24. The Ylvisaker Cup plays Jan. 31 and Feb. 7.

Next dates on our calendar

• Sun, Jan 33 PM
• Sun, Jan 103 PM
• Sun, Jan 173 PM
• Sun, Jan 243 PM
• Sun, Jan 313 PM
• Sun, Feb 73 PM
• Sun, Feb 143 PM
• Sun, Feb 213 PM

What it costs

All 2027 tickets go on sale Nov. 18, 2026, at nationalpolocenter.com: season tickets, box seats, tailgate tents, public admission and Sunday brunch.

The 2027 prices were not published at the time of this update; check the ticket page once sales open.

Parking and getting there

Parking is on site at the polo center. Check your ticket for parking details.

Tips before you go

• Big finals (the Gold Cup and the U.S. Open) sell out the best seats first, so buy early.
• Join the divot stomp at halftime, a polo tradition where spectators walk the field and replace turf.
• Check the 2027 schedule for featured matches; finals draw the biggest crowds.

Nearby

• International Polo Club: venue guide
• Wellington International: show jumping nearby
• Saturday Night Lights: free show jumping on Saturday nights

Frequently asked questions

When is polo season in Wellington?

Featured Sunday matches run from Dec. 27, 2026, through May 2, 2027.

When do 2027 polo tickets go on sale?

Nov. 18, 2026, at nationalpolocenter.com.

Is it the same as the International Polo Club Palm Beach?

Yes. The venue at 3667 120th Ave S in Wellington now operates as the USPA's National Polo Center – Wellington.

When is the U.S. Open Polo final?

Sunday, April 18, 2027, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One.