Dec 27, 2023 6:43 PM
The USPA Polo Network is adding approximately 35 games to the overall schedule in 2024. With the new year on the horizon, the USPA is pleased to announce that all livestreamed and on-demand games will once again be broadcast free of charge by the USPA Polo Network. Livestreamed games will be available on uspolo.org as well as across multiple USPA social media platforms including Facebook, X and YouTube. On-demand programming will be available to stream on YouTube and the uspolo.org Video page within 48 hours of the event conclusion.
In 2024, the number of livestreams will increase from about 70 games to over 100, including all Sunday featured matches on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One at the National Polo Center (NPC) from December through April. Additionally, all Gauntlet of Polo games at NPC in the C.V. Whitney Cup, USPA Gold Cup and U.S. Open Polo Championship will be broadcast. The 22 total tournaments showcased on the USPA Polo Network throughout the year will feature diverse content including high-goal, medium-goal, low-goal, women’s, arena, Intercollegiate/Interscholastic and youth polo. A new addition to the livestream roster, the National President’s Cup, will debut at NPC in April uniting some of the most talented 8-goal teams in the nation.
2024 programming will continue to feature real-time score graphics and stats during broadcasts, providing audiences with a thorough perspective of each game. The inclusion of horse lists and featured horses allow for fans to follow their favorite horses throughout the season. Viewers can also expect to see expanded tournament histories detailing previous years’ winners and the chronicling of player progression in each tournament.
Livestreams are also expected to feature more interactive commentary, including real-time comments from live audiences through the USPA’s social media channels. Player interviews will also be elevated during commercial breaks for fans to experience more behind-the-scenes content of their favorite players and teams.
The USPA Polo Network is offering advertising opportunities to help bring businesses to the polo community and extend the reach of brands to sports fans around the world. 30-second commercial slots are available, as well as presenting sponsorship space. Interested parties should contact Executive Director of Communications, Matt Baran, at mbaran@uspolo.org for more information.
Continental Cup: December 31-January 7 (Patagones Polo Club, Wellington, Florida and National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming games at 3:00pm ET on Sunday, December 31 and Sunday, January 7
Joe Barry Memorial: January 9-28 (Port Mayaca Polo Club, Okeechobee, Florida and National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming games at 3:00pm ET on Sunday, January 14, 22 and 28
Ylvisaker Cup: January 26-February 24 (Patagones Polo Club, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming games at 3:00pm ET on Sunday, February 4 and Sunday, February 11
U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship®: February 3-18 (Port Mayaca Polo Club, Okeechobee, Florida)
Livestreaming all games
C.V. Whitney Club®: February 9-25 (National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming all games
Butler Handicap®: February 20-March 24 (Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida)
Final On-Demand
USPA Gold Cup®: February 23-March 24 (National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming all games
Rossmore Cup®: March 15-24 (Eldorado Polo Club, Indio, California)
Final On-Demand
U.S. Open Polo Championship®: March 22-April 21 (National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming all games
USPA Women’s Arena Handicap®: March 28-31 (Legends Polo Club, Kaufman, Texas)
Final On-Demand
Division I Women’s National Intercollegiate Championship: April 8-14 (Virginia Polo Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
Division I Men’s National Intercollegiate Championship: April 8-14 (Virginia Polo Inc., Charlottesville, Virginia)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
National President’s Cup: April 12-21 (National Polo Center, Wellington, Florida)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
Silver Cup®: July 26-August 4 (Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Carpinteria, California)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
Pacific Coast Open: August 1-31 (Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Carpinteria, California)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
U.S. Open Arena Polo Championship®: August 1-31 (TBD)
Livestreaming semifinals and final or only finals on-demand
United States Arena Handicap™: August 1-31 (TBD)
Livestreaming semifinals and final or only finals on-demand
National Youth Tournament Series Championship®: September 1-30 (TBD)
Livestreaming semifinals and final
USPA Women’s Arena Open™: October 18-20 (Orange County Polo Club, Silverado, California)
Final On-Demand
North American Cup®: November 1-30 (Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida)
Final On-Demand
National Twenty Goal®: November 1-30 (Grand Champions Polo Club, Wellington, Florida)
Final On-Demand
U.S. Open Women’s Handicap®: November 19-24 (Houston Polo Club, Houston, Texas)
Final On-Demand
Effective Date: Saturday, May 16, 2020
The suspension of USPA Tournaments and Events will be lifted for USPA Member Clubs in locales where hosting polo matches and tournaments is permitted under applicable state and local laws, executive orders and similar decrees. The USPA Member Clubs in these locales are encouraged to follow all such requirements of their state and local authorities with respect to polo operations. In addition, we also encourage all USPA Member Clubs to take the precautions recommended by the CDC. We are preparing a detailed list of best practices for USPA Member Clubs as they return to hosting USPA Tournaments and Events and plan to circulate these guidelines within the next week. We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation closely and will notify you if we determine a different course of action is necessary.
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