Newport Polo raised more than $80,000 for local environmental organizations at its 24th Annual International Polo Charity Ball on Aug. 1 at Rosecliff Mansion. The sold-out “Singapore Swing” gala, presented by BD, honored the Singapore Polo Team while supporting four Rhode Island conservation groups: Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, Save The Bay, Roger Williams Park […]
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Newport Polo Gala to support local environmental initiatives
Newport Polo’s 24th annual charity gala, “Singapore Swing,” is set for Aug. 1, 2025, at Rosecliff Mansion in Newport. This black-tie event will support four local environmental organizations: Eastern Rhode Island Conservation District, Roger Williams Park Zoo, Save The Bay, and Newport Tree Conservancy. These charity galas have raised nearly $2.2 million for nonprofit initiatives […]
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Newport Polo seeks 2025 Charity Ball beneficiary
Newport Polo is looking for nominations for the beneficiary of its 24th annual International Polo Charity Ball. The event is scheduled for Aug. 1, 2025, at the newly renovated Rosecliff mansion. They’re specifically interested in 501(c)3 charities that focus on environmental conservation, green initiatives, and sustainability. Dan Keating, who started Newport Polo, says community involvement […]
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‘Six Picks’ Events: What’s Up in RI this weekend (June 2-4)
Rhode Island celebrates Pride all month long with educational events, live music, parades and more happening statewide. We’ll kick things off below on “Six Picks Events” with a popular beer festival from the Rhode Island Diversity Equity and Action Committee. Have a great weekend! Saturday: Check out the RIDEA Fest at Isle Brewers Guild in […]
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Winter Festival Polo canceled on Feb. 25 & Feb. 26
Newport Polo is partnering with the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center for the return of Beach Polo this Newport Winter Festival. This annual polo exhibition will take place at Sachuest Beach (2nd Beach) and is expected to draw over 1,000 spectators. The event was originally scheduled for February 25th and 26th, weather permitting. […]
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Clarke Cooke Cup will feature New York versus Newport on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back New York for its 11th city series campaign against Newport, competing for the Clarke Cooke Cup. This Saturday, August 27th, New York returns for a 6-chukker match as the 5th and biggest of the big city challengers this season. New York handed the home team a goliath execution last year, racking up a 10-4 win and 8th Polo Series victory. New […]
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Newport International Polo Series will feature Palm Beach versus Newport on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back Palm Beach for their 11th city series duel on Saturday, August 13th. Palm Beach’s team will come out swinging, to build upon their 3-year winning streak with an all-star roster of some of the best players on the East Coast. This rival resort town is the renowned winter capital of […]
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Newport Polo to take on Washington D.C. on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, welcomes back challengers from the nation’s capital for its next US City rivalry this Saturday, July 30th, when Washington DC will return to the City by the Sea for a classic 6-chukker matchup. Washington DC is known for its deep roster of talent, clearly demonstrated in 2019 when they last played […]
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Team Ireland to take on Team USA at Newport Polo on Saturday
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines, will welcome back fan-favorite Team Ireland this Saturday, July 9 at 5 pm. The match comes after a 2-year pandemic pause in the Hibernian rival’s unmatched run since the 1992 inaugural season. The Emerald Isle’s top competitors are on the roster, to go head-to-head against Team USA in a […]
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Newport to face off against Boston at Newport Polo on Saturday
The June 25 match at Newport International Polo Series will feature Newport vs. Boston, Newport’s oldest rival. The matchup at 5 pm on Saturday will pit teams in contention for prize money in the USPA Congressional Cup, sanctioned by the United States Polo Association, and the largest polo tournament thus far in the Northeast, featuring the most […]
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Newport International Polo Series will open its 31st season on June 4 with USA vs. Colombia
The Newport International Polo Series, presented by Turkish Airlines will begin its 31st season with USA vs. Colombia at 5 PM on Saturday, June 4, 2022, at its exhibition venue at Glen Farm in Portsmouth, minutes from the Newport waterfront. Making its debut is a team from Bogota, eager to have their names etched onto the newly minted […]
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Newport Polo President receives George S. Patton Jr. Award
As our nation prepared to celebrate the 96th annual Veterans Day, the Armed Forces Committee of the United States Polo Association (USPA) named Newport Polo’s Dan Keating the recipient of the 2021 General George S Patton Jr. Award. This national award is presented to the USPA member who has gone above the call of duty to […]
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Newport Polo to host USA versus Mexico on Saturday
For the first time since 2017, USA will face off against Mexico this Saturday, September 18th at 4 PM, as the final international challenger of the 30th Anniversary Season in the final weeks of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines. Polo first made its way into Mexico back in the 19th century when a member of the Escandon-Barron family […]
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Newport Polo’s Pro-Am returns on Saturday
Competition is at an all-time high as the Newport Pro-Am returns to the polo grounds on Saturday, September 11th at 4 PM, culminating in one of the final three matches of the 30th Anniversary Season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines. A unique aspect of the sport of polo is that even at the highest levels […]
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Newport Polo will host USA vs. Italy on Saturday
Team Italy makes its first transatlantic crossing since 2019, as the players return to challenge Team USA in the continuation of the Newport International Polo Series’ 30th Anniversary Season at 5 pm on Saturday, July 10th. According to Newport Polo, the celebrations kick off with a meet and greet on Friday evening at the Brenton Hotel, […]
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30th Rotary Charity Polo match returns this holiday weekend
Newport, RI (May 27, 2021) As the 2021 season program arrives in newsstands today, Newport Polo will proudly kick-off Memorial Weekend with the return of the long-standing charity polo match benefitting the Rotary Club of Newport’s charitable initiatives. “The partnership between the Newport Rotary Club and the Newport Polo Club is curious, almost unlikely, at first […]
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Newport Polo Hosts Middle School Tourney
Newport Polo hosted a Middle School polo tournament over the weekend for 5-8th grade players in the Northeastern United States as part of a nationwide youth series. Players from Rhode Island to New York came to compete on Saturday and Sunday at Newport Polo’s private instructional outdoor arena. More than a dozen participants were assigned […]
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Newport Polo Expands Summer Lesson Program, Adds Instructor and Additional Ponies
Newport Polo has announced they have added an expanded lesson schedule for group polo instruction to meet the increased demand this summer. Veteran instructor Ted Torrey will come onboard to instruct weekly classes 4 days per week with an excellent string of additional horses. Torrey is a third generation horse trainer with a competitive background […]
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Newport Polo Will Open 25th Season Today
Newport Polo will kick-off their 25th season on Saturday, June 4th when the Newport International Polo Series features USA vs. Mexico at 5pm. The 2016 Season will feature teams from around the world and from major U.S. cities playing against U.S.A. / Newport. The season is shaping to be an exciting one with action-packed polo matches, […]
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Newport Polo Partners With USOC, Will Host Olympic Day Interscholastic Team Tryouts
Portsmouth, RI (May 27, 2016) – The spirit of the Olympic Movement will roll into Portsmouth as Newport Polo hosts preseason tryouts for its Interscholastic Polo Team, in celebration of Olympic Day. Newport Polo will host official Olympic Day events every Friday at 4pm in June, with Preseason & Tryouts for new players to join its nationally recognized Interscholastic Polo program. Boys & girls […]
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Newport Polo is Now Hiring for Full Time and Part Time Seasonal Positions
Newport Polo, host of the Newport International Polo Series and home of America’s first polo club, is now hiring for full time and part time seasonal positions for their 2016 season. The Newport International Polo Series features teams from around the world & from major US cities playing against USA / Newport from June through […]
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Lufthansa Returns as Partner of Newport Polo Series
The Newport International Polo Series has announced a partnership with Lufthansa, one of the world’s largest and most prestigious airlines, to be featured on Saturday, June 11, 2016 in the Lufthansa Cup at 5pm. Like the Polo Series itself, Lufthansa offers an international experience from over 20 North American gateways, to over 450 destinations in more than 120 countries. Among its 16 flights […]
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Hotel Viking Returns as International Team Sponsor for Newport Polo’s 25th Anniversary Season
{Photo via Newport Polo} The Newport International Polo Series is has announced the return of Hotel Viking as International Team sponsor for its 25th anniversary season. Hotel Viking will be a part of the Opening Day festivities as the team headquarters for the first international challenger of the season, who will experience exquisitely appointed guest rooms, exceptional […]
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Newport Polo Seeks 2016 Gala Beneficiary
Photo: From left, Dan Keating, Captain & President of Newport Polo with Brooke Fairman, Auction Chair & Roger Williams Park Zoo Dir. Of Development, and Caroline Ervin, Auctioneer from Christie’s. For the 16thconsecutive year, the Newport Polo Club welcomes nominations of nonprofit civic or charitable organizations to be chosen as the beneficiary for its next gala, on Friday, Aug. 5, […]
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Newport Polo Announces Match Dates for 2016 Season
Photo via Newport Polo Newport Polo has announced the dates of its 25thanniversary season. Teams, including national debuts, and gala details will be announced later in December, and published at www.nptpolo.com and disseminated by private Subscription to its monthly lifestyle E-magazine. 2016 Newport International Polo Series XXV June 4 5pm Opening Day 11 5pm 18 5pm 25 5pm July 2 5pm 9 5pm 16 5pm23 5pm30 5pm August […]