The ultimate London social, Polo in the Park is held every summer in the heart of the capital, and along with the wealth of world class polo on offer.
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Polo
Although it wasn’t officially invented until the 1800s, Polo is thought to be one of the world’s oldest known team sports, estimated to date back as early as the 6th century.
Whilst today it is played in nearly 100 countries worldwide, from the US to Singapore, many of whom host annual tournaments and events, which attract tens of thousands of visitors from across the globe.
Where To Watch Polo
Azerbaijan has a long and proud Polo heritage, and it’s capital Baku, is fast becoming a major destination for the sport, having hosted numerous prestigious events in recent years,
The only tournament on the planet that is played on a frozen lake, The Polo Snow World Cup is held in the picture-perfect swiss resort town of St. Moritz
Our Pick
Polo in the port - Montenegro
Built on the site of a former naval port on the Adriatic’s picturesque Bay of Kotor (also known as Boka) Porto Montenegro is one of Europe’s most exclusive destinations, home to a wealth of world-class restaurants, bars, hotels and resorts, myriad luxury boutiques, and a stunning contemporary marina brimming with eye-catching superyachts.
First held in 2019, Polo in the Port is due to take place on 12 - 14 August 2021, and will see teams made-up of world-renowned Polo players compete in a series of matches at Porto Montonegro’s beautiful harbourside arena, along with a series of social events and after-parties.
Other Places To Watch Polo
One of the world’s most exciting destinations, Singapore is at the forefront of contemporary architecture and design.
Founded in 2009, the Dubai Gold Cup Series is comprised of 5 different separate tournaments.
One of the oldest and most prestigious venues in the USA, Newport International Polo Grounds is situated in the heart of one of Rhode Island’s most popular resort cities.
Faq?
There is no set length of time for a polo match, though they usually last between one and two hours long and are made up of seven and a half minute long periods known as ‘Chukkers’.
The objective of the game is to carry the ball the down field trying to score through the goalposts. After each goal the team swap sides, this makes it fair as weather conditions are compensated for.
