The Santa Barbara Polo and Racquet Club – at 3300 Via Real – will kick off its 2024 season on May 5 with the Lucid Motors, Pope Challenge Cup.
The doors open at 2 p.m., with opening day festivities planned including the Pony Parade, National Anthem, team introductions and ball throw-in at 3 p.m. Sunday polo is open to the public; general admission tickets start at $30.
The season – which runs through Oct. 13 – will kick off with the 12 Goal Series in May and June, followed by the High Goal Series in July and August. The season concludes with the 8 Goal Series in September and October. According to spokesperson Jennifer Zacharias, the club will host a record number of teams and players from across the world.
Sponsored by Aperol, the U.S. Polo Association, Lucid Motors and more, the season’s matches will be held on weekends, starting with the Friday Happy Hour Match at 4 p.m., followed by Saturday matches and concluding with Sunday polo at 4 p.m. Admission is free for the Friday Happy Hour Matches.
The club’s grill, Polo Grill, will open Fridays at 2 p.m., Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. for the main match.
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