Opening day of the 2024 Polo Season at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club is Sunday, May 5,  kicking off a time of tournaments and other events that showcase some of the world’s most talented polo players. The season runs through Oct. 13.

Polo players ride for the win at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. (Courtesy photo)
Polo players ride for the win at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. (Courtesy photo)

A record number of teams and players will be participating at every level, according to the Polo Club said.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online here.
 
“Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club has always been a coveted world-class destination for polo players and enthusiasts alike,” said David Sigman, general manager of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. “It’s a place where players from around the world come to play against top-tier competition, while also experiencing the beauty of Santa Barbara.”
 
The full 2024 season schedule can be found online here.

The season opens with the 12 Goal Series (May and June) followed by the pinnacle High Goal Series, (July and August), and closing out the season is the 8 Goal Series (September and October).

Spectators can watch polo on the fields all weekend long, starting with the Friday Happy Hour match at 4 pm, followed by Saturday matches (times vary, check website), and culminating with Sunday Polo at 4 pm.

The club also offers polo lessons and clinics at its Polo Academy and will host a variety of social events and happenings.

For more about the club and to purchase tickets visit sbpolo.com.