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Contact Us
Address
International Polo Grounds
715 E Main Rd
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Inquiries
HOtline
(401) 846-0200
Do’s and Dont’s
Do arrive early to avoid last-minute entry traffic delays! Enjoy pre-game refreshments, amplified music, games on the field, shopping, and socializing. Gates open at 1pm (12pm Sept.)
Do bring your 4-legged friends, on a leash, if they are well-behaved in public. However, pets are not allowed in the Pavilion due to state and local regulations.
Don’t leave their calling card on the grounds.
Do bring a tailgate picnic and cooler with beverages.
Don’t bring a keg, or leave your trash on the polo grounds; carry-in, carry-out trash policy is in effect.
Smoking is tolerated as long as it is not in the immediate vicinity of others, and the butts are not left on the grounds.
Grilling is tolerated as long as the coals are not dumped on the grounds and as long as the grill has a stand to elevate it off the grass high enough not to burn the lawn. Burned lawn does not grow back until next year at best.
Visiting the Pavilion
Do visit the Pavilion Patio Bar for fabulous cocktails, boutique wines, craft beers, and unique soft drinks.
Don’t bring your own beverages within the Pavilion; our certified wait staff will be happy to serve you.
Do bring a picnic spread or visit our walk-up concessionaires, and decorative touches for a special occasion, avoiding confetti and glass.
Please don’t eat the daisies, or take them home. The centerpieces are the property of Newport Polo and are needed each week to decorate the tables.
Frequently Asked Questions
Tickets
- Where are my tickets?
- The match I want is sold out. How can I get tickets?
If a match is sold out, the best chance to get tickets to that match is to join the waitlist . All tickets circulated back into inventory are released through the waitlist.
Unfortunately, we rarely release more than a few tickets through the waitlist. We recommend you purchase tickets for a different match instead.
We cannot sell or release tickets over email. We respectfully request that you do not email us about sold out matches so that we can respond to other requests for support.
- Can I transfer my tickets to another date?
No. Tickets are valid only for the match listed.
- Can I get a refund for my tickets?
We offer refunds on tailgate, chalet, and pavilion tickets 8 days or more before the match date. Refunds after this date are at our discretion. A restocking fee may apply.
In the event the match is postponed or cancelled, tickets purchased with ticket insurance are refundable.
Outside of these circumstances, refunds are not offered.
- What is Ticket Insurance?
Ticket Insurance entitles you to a refund of your ticket in the event the polo match is postponed or cancelled. Without it, refunds are not possible even if the match is postponed or cancelled. Please refer to the full terms.
- Do kids need tickets to come to polo?
Children under 15 are free. However, every person seated in the Pavilion requires a ticket regardless of age.
Match Day
- When should I arrive?
The Entry Gates open at 1PM / NOON in September. The Pavilion opens at 4PM / 3PM in September. Early arrival is always recommended to avoid traffic delays on E. Main Rd.
- How long is a polo match?
Matches are typically 2 hours in duration, followed by a champagne toast, trophy presentation, and autograph signing with the teams. Matches begin at 5pm and end around 7pm. In September, matches begin at 4pm and end around 6pm.
- Is there parking?
Yes! Free parking is provided for all attendees.
- Can I bring a tent?
Tents are permitted in Chalet spaces behind the provided tent, in Tailgate spaces behind the flag pole line, and in the back row of the Lawn behind the marked tent line.
Tents larger than 10’x12′ require advance written permission. Tents larger than 350 sqft require a permit from the Town of Portsmouth.
- Is there a dress code?
‘Newport Casual Chic’ – view our Style Album for inspiration.
- Can my group come to polo in a bus?
Yes, commercial vehicles may be used for transport, however, there is a separate stopping area for 15+ passenger vehicles, where a ticket agent will meet the vehicle near the Main Gate to scan passenger tickets. Parking options depend on vehicle size and the type of polo tickets the passengers are using.
- Can I bring a Camper/Motorhome/RV/Winnebago to polo?
Driving a camper or motorhome onto the Polo Grounds is NOT permitted due to restrictions of the historic location. If you do arrive by camper or similarly large vehicle, you will be directed to park in an overflow lot outside of the entry gates and enter the grounds on foot.
- Can I use a drone at polo?
No, drones may not be used at the Polo Grounds.