16^th Season Highlights

             Opening Day of the 2007 season of the Newport International Polo Series will feature USA against Egypt on Saturday, June 2 at 5:00 pm.  Hailing from three of Egypt’s top polo clubs around Alexandria and Cairo, the Egyptian team will stage their celebrated return to the Polo Series since their debut appearance in 1994.

              June will also feature Newport’s archrivals from Yale who will pay their annual respects, and then the Scottish Polo Team will test their latest strategy against USA, fielding another competitive team anxious to avenge their first loss last season under increasing pressure by USA. 

             The Newport International Polo Series runs continuously every Saturday through the summer, with an international line-up that also includes England, Ireland, France, Spain, Jamaica and South Africa, as well as some teams closer to home. 

             In the spirit of freedom and democracy, Newport will host the Independence Cup to commemorate our nation’s birthday and the countless battles of our revolution that were fought throughout this county. 

            In July, both France and Ireland will challenge the home team in their continuing series against USA.  The Irish match on July 21^st will be followed by the Newport Polo Club’s annual asado lamb roast.

            The first weekend of August will provide a festive highlight of the summer when the Spanish Polo Team are the celebrated guests at the International Polo Ball ~ Olé Flamenco on Fri., Aug. 3^rd and featured in the tribute match on Sat. Aug. 4^th in the Polo Series against USA. 

            The match will be followed by the Newport Polo Club’s Lobsterbake.  The annual black-tie gala takes place at one of Newport’s famed mansions, Astors Beechwood.  Proceeds will benefit the Newport Polo Education Foundation.

            The Polo Series turns Sweet Sixteen this season, and is proud to announce its loyal sponsors: the Carnegie Abbey Club, WCRB Classical Radio New England, NBC-10, the Newport Daily News and Continental Airlines. “Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning.  Without their help the Series would not be as extensive as it is,” explained Dan Keating, Polo Series founder. 

The Series takes place on the outskirts of Newport at historic Glen Farm in Portsmouth, where the last 100 picturesque acres of what was once a 700-acre manorial farm during the Gilded Age, are preserved today as an equine center and recreational community property of the Town of Portsmouth.  It is located six miles north of downtown Newport on Route 138. 

            The Newport International Polo Series is proud to announce its sponsors including the Carnegie Abbey Club, WCRB Classical Radio, NBC Channel 10, the Newport Daily News,  Lufthansa, Continental Airlines, the Polo Lounge, Northwestern Mutual Financial Network, Shreve Crump and Low Jewelers, Jake Kaplans Ltd, and Bose.  For more information about partnering with the Polo Series, click here.

For more information about the teams and matches, check the calendar section for each specific match.  To make reservations or inquire about our special events, call 401-846-0200.