Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 4pm: Get ready for a turbocharged showdown as Season 33 of the Newport International Polo Series roars on with the Herb Chambers Exotics Cup—a head-to-head, high-octane battle between Bentley and Rolls-Royce! The event will feature a display of exotic cars from its factory licensed dealers. Enjoy a special Wine & Cheese Tasting in the TD Pavilion during the match. (Scroll down for complete Match Info.)

Gates Open at 12PM | Pavilion Opens at 3PM: —arrive early to beat the rush, and enjoy pre-match refreshments, amplified tunes, lawn games, and some top-tier mingling. The match kicks off with the national anthem(s), followed by player introductions and the Official Coin Toss to launch this clash of titans. After 3 chukkers, gear up for the Halftime Intermission Divot Stomp, a chance to tread in the field like a pro and keep the action smooth for the second half.

Door Prize Drawing: attendees are encouraged to submit a door prize raffle entry at the Pro Shop by the end of halftime, for a chance to win a handsome, weekly door prize awarded that day.

Hospitality & Amenities: From 2:30PM, the Patio Bar is open for carry-out service for patrons throughout the venue, and beverage service to tables within the Pavilion starting at 3PM, offering a selection of signature cocktails created by The Cocktail Guru, premium spirits, boutique wines, imported & craft malt beverages, and soft drinks.  Licensed Gourmet Food Trucks dish out popular refreshments including handmade pizza, lobster rolls, deluxe hotdogs, charcuterie boards, seafood chowder, and premium desserts, while specialty vendors present exclusive gifts, and the official sportswear & souvenir collection is available exclusively in the fieldside Pro Shop.  See Hospitality & Amenities for details and menus.  Expert commentary of the polo action is provided over the PA, and instant replays and live-action game footage are produced on the polo world’s first Jumbotron.

Closing Ceremony: After 6 periods of competition, called chukkers, the match will conclude with a victory lap by the teams as they circle the field in the Newport Polo Fan Salute – a tradition originating at the Newport International Polo Series in 2003, and now emulated at polo clubs around the world – followed by the Champagne Toast & Trophy Presentation on the polo field in front of the Pavilion, plus autograph signing, and an après polo cocktail hour celebration at the Patio Bar to conclude festivities. A catered menu will be on offer fieldside to enjoy with the players by advanced reservation. Details TBA.

Dating back more than 130 years in Newport, the polo matches are one of Newport’s unique traditions and world-renowned attractions, a living legacy from the Gilded Age, and open to the public. Spectator audiences enjoy the athletic display and horsemanship every Saturday in June thru Sept. at 5 PM / 4 PM in Sept. Minutes from downtown Newport, the International Polo Grounds are located at historic Glen Farm, 250 Linden Lane (off of Rte. 138) in Portsmouth, RI.