Meet the 2023 teams from across the globe!
Fanfare kicks off the 32nd season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines, and continues all summer with exciting Team Meet & Greet events at popular destinations, sunsets from the rooftop vistas including the fabulous Brenton Hotel, the quintessential ambiance of the Clarke Cooke House, a sunset team sail and other iconic Newport experiences. We invite fans and supporters to join us on these occasions. To RSVP and find full details, visit www.nptpolo.com.
Ukraine: Ukraine will debut on Opening Day, Sat, Jun 3rd as the newest delegation to compete in the Polo Series. Festivities begin on Friday, June 2 with a benefit premier of Polo Passport (and complimentary cocktail) sponsored by Pure Ins. Co. at 6pm at the Jane Pickens Theater. Immediately following, join us for a garden Meet & Greet next door at team headquarters, The Vanderbilt for cocktails from 7:00-9:00pm with the players & filmmakers, by RSVP. USA vs. Ukraine on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.
Spain: Spain returns for its 8th contest for the perpetual cup. Join the players and supporters for a Wine Tasting at team headquarters, The Chanler at Cliff Walk from 6:00-8:00pm in the Ca’ del Bosco Wine Garden, by RSVP. Cash bar, tapas menu. USA vs. Spain on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.
Ireland & Italy: Perennial favorites, join the Irish team and Italian team and supporters on the eve of their matches a popular Newport waterfront destination by RSVP. Cash bar. The polo match on the following day will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.
Sweden: The highly anticipated gala pre-party will launch the summer’s biggest weekend. Step out in your best ABBA 70’s ensemble for this not-to-be-missed event at Newport’s hotspot, by RSVP. Cash bar. USA vs. Sweden on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a lobsterfest and celebration.
Jamaica: With Jamaica’s 23rd campaign against team USA, Caribbean vibes will be in the air on Friday, August 18 with a JamRock event on the Top of Newport, Hotel Viking’s rooftop lounge from 6:00-8:00pm to meet the players by RSVP. Cash bar. USA vs. Jamaica on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a Jerk Grill menu and celebration.
England & South Africa: Join holiday favorite England and USA’s toughest rival South Africa on the eve of their matches a popular Newport waterfront destination by RSVP. Cash bar. The polo match on the following day will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.
Après Polo Socials in the Modern Luxury Lounge offer a final celebration with the players with a complimentary toast by Goslings & The Cocktail Guru plus catered menu (by advanced reservation) to immerse in the international camaraderie fieldside.
Photo Courtesy of Discover Newport/Blue Mantle Media