Polo in the City
This horseback sport with a storied history is entering the 21st century, bringing spectators closer to the action than ever before.
Overview
Polo is a game with a long and noble history — a sport that was once a favourite with royalty and the aristocracy. However, this ancient horseback pastime has recently undergone a modern makeover. Urban Polo — a variant of the traditional sport designed to be more spectator-friendly — returns to Sydney this November, with the popular Polo in the City event promising to bring the thrills and action of this revered game to the heart of the city.
Originating in Australia in 2005, Urban Polo was created to bring the sport into the 21st century. Notable tweaks to regulations include a smaller field, a larger, minimum-risk ball and fast-paced gameplay, making the game as exciting to watch as it is to play.
Polo in the City is the largest tournament of Urban Polo not just in Australia but anywhere in the world and it arrives in Sydney on November 9, 2024. Beyond the white-knuckle action on the field, the day has become an opportunity for spectators to show off their best pavilion finery, so it's little wonder that the annual event is a favourite with celebrities and influencers."Polo in the City is the only national polo asset in Australia with a strong focus on audience enjoyment, hospitality and corporate entertainment," says Polo in the City founder Janek Gazecki. "Our team continues to look at ways to maintain its tradition of innovation by creating the best experience for all stakeholders."
While VIP experience are available, the aim of the event is to bring polo to the people and there's no better place to do this than from the Polo Lounge. A relaxed atmosphere with a great vantage point to view all the thrills on the field, the Lounge has a bar, live DJ sets and high-end dining options created by Shared Affair Catering. With the new Pony Menu and Polo Menu developed just for this event, you won't want to miss out on their delectable treats with drink packages to match. "We are excited to be returning in 2024 with a program that makes polo accessible for more Australians than ever before," says Gazecki.
