Fanfare kicks off the 32nd season of the Newport International Polo Series, Presented by Turkish Airlines, and continues all summer with exciting Team Meet & Greet events at popular destinations, sunsets from the rooftop vistas including the fabulous Brenton Hotel, the quintessential ambiance of the Clarke Cooke House, a sunset team sail and other iconic Newport experiences. We invite fans and supporters to join us on these occasions.  To RSVP and find full details, visit www.nptpolo.com. 

Ukraine: Ukraine will debut on Opening Day, Sat, Jun 3rd as the newest delegation to compete in the Polo Series.  Festivities begin on Friday, June 2 with a benefit premier of Polo Passport (and complimentary cocktail) sponsored by Pure Ins. Co.  at 6pm at the Jane Pickens Theater. Immediately following, join us for a garden Meet & Greet next door at team headquarters, The Vanderbilt for cocktails from 7:00-9:00pm with  the players & filmmakers, by RSVP.  USA vs. Ukraine on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.

Spain: Spain returns for its 8th contest for the perpetual cup. Join the players and supporters for a Wine Tasting at team headquarters, The Chanler at Cliff Walk from 6:00-8:00pm in the Ca' del Bosco Wine Garden, by RSVP. Cash bar, tapas menu. USA vs. Spain on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.

Ireland & Italy: Perennial favorites, join the Irish team and Italian team and supporters on the eve of their matches a popular Newport waterfront destination by RSVP. Cash bar. The polo match on the following day will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.

Sweden: The highly anticipated gala pre-party will launch the summer’s biggest weekend. Step out in your best ABBA 70’s ensemble for this not-to-be-missed event at Newport’s hotspot, by RSVP. Cash bar. USA vs. Sweden on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a lobsterfest and celebration.

Jamaica: With Jamaica’s 23rd campaign against team USA, Caribbean vibes will be in the air on Friday, August 18 with a JamRock event on the Top of Newport, Hotel Viking’s rooftop lounge from 6:00-8:00pm to meet the players by RSVP. Cash bar. USA vs. Jamaica on the following day at 5pm will conclude with a Jerk Grill menu and celebration.

England & South Africa: Join holiday favorite England and USA’s toughest rival South Africa  on the eve of their matches a popular Newport waterfront destination by RSVP. Cash bar. The polo match on the following day will conclude with a catered menu and celebration.

 Après Polo Socials in the Modern Luxury Lounge offer a final celebration with the players with a complimentary toast by Goslings & The Cocktail Guru plus catered menu (by advanced reservation) to immerse in the international camaraderie fieldside. 

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