The 2025 high-goal polo season is now underway at the National Polo Center in Wellington. The season opened on Sunday, Dec. 29 with the George Miller Memorial, and the New Year will kick off with the Heritage Cup final set for Sunday, Jan. 5.
The 2025 NPC winter season schedule is highlighted by the Gauntlet of Polo series, the NPC 16-Goal Championship, the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship and the National President’s Cup.
Tickets for general admission and Sunday brunch are available for purchase online at www.nationalpolocenter.com. Select tournaments will be livestreamed on United States Polo Association (USPA) digital channels. For more information, visit www.uspolo.org.
The third edition of the NPC 16-Goal Championship will include qualifiers played across multiple clubs, with the championship hosted by NPC. Participating clubs include the Port Mayaca Polo Club in Okeechobee, as well as the Wellington Polo Tour (WPT) led by Patagones Polo Club in Wellington and a group of private fields falling under the WPT umbrella.
The NPC 16-Goal Championship is comprised of four USPA tournaments, including the Joe Barry Memorial (Jan. 3-26), the Ylvisaker Cup (Jan. 23 – Feb. 16), the Iglehart Cup (Feb. 17 – March 16) and the Outback Cup (March 18 – April 6). Each tournament will serve as a qualifier, and teams will accumulate points based on their standing in the four designated qualifiers to be eligible for the NPC 16-Goal Championship.
The season will be highlighted by the prestigious, three-part Gauntlet of Polo series, presented by TruBar. The Gauntlet of Polo showcases the three most coveted American tournaments: the C.V. Whitney Cup (Feb. 7-23), the USPA Gold Cup (Feb. 24 – March 23) and the U.S. Open Polo Championship (March 24 – April 20).
This year’s Gauntlet tournaments will feature all six USPA 10 goalers — Adolfo Cambiaso, Poroto Cambiaso, Bartolome Castagnola, Camilo “Jeta” Castagnola, Tomas Panelo and Hilario Ulloa — ensuring unparalleled skill and competition. Not only do the tournaments offer the richest prizes in the sport, but any team that consecutively sweeps all three tournaments will earn their place in history as the Gauntlet Champion.
The prize money distribution for the 2025 season will follow last year’s format, with $50,000 awarded to each of the winning teams of the C.V. Whitney Cup and the USPA Gold Cup, and $100,000 presented to the winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship.
The 11 teams already committed to the Gauntlet series include BTA with Ignacio “Nachi” Viana, Kelly Beal, Steve Krueger and Tomas Panelo; Brookshire with Camilo “Jeta” Castagnola, Carlos “Toly” Ulloa, Scott Wood and Segundo Saravi; Catamount with Jesse Bray, Poroto Cambiaso, Rufino Merlos and Scott Devon; Clearwater with Chip Campbell, Edward “Camp” Campbell, Geronimo Obregon, Joaquin Panelo, Paco de Narvaez Jr. and Raul “Gringo” Colombres; Coca-Cola with Gillian Johnston, Julian de Lusarreta, Lorenzo Chavanne and Pablo “Polito” Pieres; Global Port with Bartolome Castagnola, Beltran Laulhe, Lucas Diaz Alberdi and Michael Romero; La Fe with Francisco Elizalde, Kristos “Keko” Magrini, Louis Devaleix and Roberto Bilbao; Park Place with Andrey Borodin, Hilario Ulloa, Mariano “Peke” Gonzalez Jr. and Rufino Laulhe; Pilot with Cody Ellis, Curtis Pilot, Facundo Pieres and Matias Torres Zavaleta; Tamera with Adolfo Cambiaso, Alejandro Poma and Diego Cavanagh; and the Dutta Corp with Ignacio “Inaki” Laprida, Nicolas Diaz Alberdi, Timmy Dutta and Tomas Garcia del Rio.
In addition, the NPC season will showcase USPA members from clubs around the country competing at the low-goal level. The second edition of the National President’s Cup, at NPC in Wellington and under the new format, will bring together some of the most talented 8-goal teams in the nation. The tournament will consist of up to 14 qualifying tournaments played from June 2024 through April 2025, with the winning teams advancing to the National President’s Cup at NPC in April.
Regional President’s Cup qualifying tournaments will be awarded to one member club in each of the 11 USPA circuits. The Florida Circuit, host of the National President’s Cup, will be the only exception, with four qualifying events awarded. The winner of each qualifier will be invited to the National President’s Cup competition, and teams advancing from a club outside the Florida Circuit will receive a $10,000 travel stipend.
Also featured at NPC this season will be the U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship, which will be hosted and managed by the Port Mayaca Polo Club with the final, showcasing the best of women’s polo, on Sunday, Feb. 9 at NPC.
NPC looks forward to welcoming spectators every Sunday afternoon through April 27 to enjoy the prestige and thrill of spectating on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One.
Polo fans can embrace the grandeur of the “sport of kings” by becoming a member of the Polo Club at NPC, which offers a variety of membership opportunities, including social, junior and equestrian packages. Membership benefits include access to restaurants and social facilities, including a private resort-style pool, spa, fitness center and tennis courts.
Over the past year, NPC’s tennis program has expanded significantly with the addition of renowned tennis instructor Scott Williams. The 2025 tennis season promises to introduce more competitive teams, tournaments and clinics for NPC members. Membership also includes access to exclusive events held throughout the week, such as the popular Chef Experience Wine Dinners and a dynamic speaker series with a range of distinguished guests, along with discounts on season box or tailgate purchases.
Additionally, the Wellington venue serves as a vibrant community hub, boasting more than 7,000 square feet of versatile entertainment space, with multiple restaurants and areas for public or private events. NPC can host a range of activities, including fundraisers for local charities, weddings, corporate gatherings, indoor candlelight and outdoor concerts. The possibilities are endless with an expansive outdoor oasis suited to host anything from other sporting events to graduations on one of NPC’s fields.
Regardless of group size, NPC provides many spaces perfectly suited to meet each event’s requirements. The 7th Chukker, located in the heart of the stadium, offers a beautiful patio overlooking U.S. Polo Assn. Field One, providing an ideal setting to enjoy the match. The space can accommodate 50 seated guests or 100 attendees for cocktail-style events. Meanwhile, the open and airy poolside Mallet Grille, known for its iconic polo mallet chandelier, offers members an exclusive dining experience. Ideal for hosting small to medium-scale events, the restaurant provides a picturesque view of the field. For a more casual option, the Pavilion Café, open to the public and frequented by the polo community, offers a selection of salads and handhelds, perfect for a weekday lunch stop.
Overall, NPC stands out as a world-class venue, with picturesque facilities, diverse dining options and a vibrant calendar of events.
The National Polo Center is located at 3667 120th Avenue South in Wellington. Get your tickets or plan your next event by visiting www.nationalpolocenter.com.
