With 95 days to Opening Day, enthusiasm is reaching new heights for the 32^nd season of polo competition to get underway at America's First Polo Club. Newport Polo is pleased to announce additional key partnerships in the starting gate, whose distinguished names are the latest to align to sustain its growth initiaves while lending expertise in luxury and lifestyle for 18 weeks of field-side enjoyment on and off the field, poised to bring even more thrills to polo fans throughout the season.  The latest entrants are masters of the track in their respective fields, conveying their own special contributions to game day.

"The support of our Sponsors has long brought enhancements to the Polo Series that would not otherwise be sustainable without these partnerships," comments Newport Polo Founder and President Dan Keating.  "These industry leaders have channeled their innovations and resources into championing best in class improvements at the polo grounds, enhanced entertainment experiences, and countless rewards for polo fans."

TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, whose roots in the community are more than 150 years deep, is also sparking the innovations that entertain our next generation of polo fans with the Instant Reply Moment on the Jumbotron.  Revolutionary to the sport of polo, audiences are able to better understand and appreciate complex plays of the game as it unfolds, watching a replay as the commentator describes the nuances that were captured in multi-camera real time. Many visiting players have remarked how engaged our audience is, hearing their cheers and emotions, which is a testament to these efforts to deliver a premium sporting experience.  TD Bank understands the value of customer care, offering the most comprehensive array of products and services for retail, small business, commercial, private banking and wealth management products and services to more than 9.5 million customers from the Northeast to Florida.

The largest luxury media publisher in the U.S. is teaming up with the icon of Bermuda and the Cocktail Guru to raise the bar for a fitting fete with the teams after each match.  Modern Luxury Boston, creators of BostonCommon magazine and Boston Interiors magazine is planning a Lounge makeover with the help of its top luxury brands, along with Goslings as the driving forces behind the Modern Luxury Lounge for après polo camaraderie and celebration after each match.  Join the teams every Saturday at the Patio Bar's ML Lounge following the Trophy Presentation, for a complimentary encore toast with DJ entertainment, festive ambiance, gourmet bites and tales of the players' polo exploits from around the world.   

Enjoy a complimentary Dark 'n Stormy® with platinum awarded Goslings Black Seal to island-hop from Newport to Bermuda.  On international dates, nationally acclaimed mixologist, The Cocktail Guru, will add his unique flair, offering artisanal cocktails themed for the international guests of honor on June 3, 17, July 8, 22, August 5 & 19, September 2 and 16 in 2023.  For adults  21 or older.  The Patio Bar located at the Pavilion offers premium spirits including Goslings Rum, Veuve Clicquot champagne, specialty and frozen cocktails, craft beer, boutique wines, and unique soft drinks during each match with walk-up service to all ticket holders.

The Vanderbilt will roll out the red carpet, welcoming Team Ukraine and its supporters on Opening Weekend of the Polo Series. Team headquarters will unfurl the yellow and light blue, and on the rooftop a festive Meet & Greet reception will await the team making its Newport debut. Inspired by the insatiable wanderlust and rebellious spirit of Alfred Gwynne Vanderbilt, the historic downtown mansion once owned by the businessman and scion has been reinterpreted for the modern era as a lively and stylish social destination. From a secret bar tucked into a corner of the sumptuous Doris Duke-inspired parlor to the specially-commissioned series of mysterious and moody old world still lifes sprinkled throughout the foyer and lounge, the scene at The Vanderbilt is crackling with coastal curiosities and alluring eccentricities waiting to be discovered.

The Chanler at Cliff Walk is graciously awaiting Team Spain and its supporters in June when one of our longest 

standing rivalries adds a new chapter with a second generation of talent campaigning from the Iberian peninsula. The Chanler is a beloved emblem of refined relaxation housed in a 19th-century mansion, where twenty elegantly furnished rooms comprise its unique accommodations, each designed around a particular historical period or decorative theme. Modern services and amenities and our convenient house car transportation service ensure a stay that promises to be just as convenient as it is relaxing. Indulge in extraordinary meals at one of its celebrated restaurants as you relish ocean views and relax in an atmosphere of tranquil elegance. A Meet & Greet reception for Team Spain invites supporters to discover the esteemed piece of Newport history at The Chanler at Cliff Walk, overlooking world-class Easton's Beach in the City by the Sea.

Each season comes together like the facets of a diamond that make the gem sparkle as a whole. Providence Diamond will bring its brilliance to this season as one of the few couture jewelers in the U.S.  Striking silver, noteworthy player trophies crafted by the finest silversmiths will be presented by Providence Diamond as a lasting keepsakes for our rivals this year, while match attendees may be awarded their own exceptional memento from our Official Jeweler in the weekly door prize drawing.  Rhode Island's premier jeweler is family-owned and operated for over 30 years, offering exceptional fine jewelry, bridal and custom designs, and timepieces, located in its recently completed spectacular showroom at Garden City Center in Cranston, RI.

"It is not just at Polo where these businesses make a measurable difference," adds Keating. "They are the apex of their industry, providing the best, most competitive products, services, innovations and resources that you'll find, and it is an honor to represent them."

Our partners not only add value to the Saturday polo experience, but they also invest in the quality of life in our state and in our region to support multi-cultural experiences, accessible family entertainment, and fun, responsible, affordable outdoor social engagement for our residents and visitors alike.  Additional announcements and acknowledgments are still on the horizon join us at the starting gate to lead the way into our fourth decade. For more information about our Sponsors, visit the Sponsor page. 

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"Our sponsors have been with us since the beginning," explains Keating.  "These strategic partnerships include global megabrands, Fortune 500 companies, the most respected names in sports/entertainment marketing, and the best of Newport County, helping deliver a world-class polo experience that has wide-ranging community benefit beyond the exhibition matches."

About Newport Polo: Newport Polo is the home of America's First Polo Club, founded in 1876, a charter member of the United States Polo Association. Newport Polo offers year-round polo club member services and polo instruction, and hosts the Newport International Polo Series public exhibition polo matches every June through September, now in its fourth decade. View our 2022 Schedule of Events and our 21st annual charity gala, the Kia Ora Cosmic Ball, Presented by BD.