Miami Beach, FL (April 22, 2022) – Blazing saddles! The largest and most well-known beach polo event in the world is back, the World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach, produced by Lifestyle Polo, bringing thundering hooves to the shores of South Beach at Collins Park on Friday, April 29–Sunday, May 1 with world-class team rosters.
The players are expected to bring the same brand of excitement of traditional polo to the star-studded World Beach Polo League tournament. Eight international teams with three players will compete in a series of three games per day beginning Friday, April 29 at 2 p.m. The best two teams after Friday and Saturday, accelerate to the championship final set for Sunday, May 1 at 5:15 p.m. Other teams will play in consolidations cups.
Team sponsors and rosters are:
- World Polo League: Haley Schaufeld (+0 USA), Tomacho Pieres (+7 ARG), Gonzalito Pieres (+9 ARG)
- Land Rover: Juan Bollini (+4 ARG), Sugar Erskin (+7 ZA), Tito Gaudenzi (+3 CH)
- Casablanca: Grant Ganzi (+3 USA), Nic Roldán (+9 USA), Juancito Bollini (+4 USA)
- Bodvár: Chetan Krishna (+0 USA), Brandon Phillips (+6 USA), Tommy Biddle (+9 USA)
- Richard Mille: Santos Bollini (+2 USA), Agustin Arellano (+3 USA), Pablo Mac Donough (+10 ARG)
- The Setai: Melissa Ganzi (+0 USA), Alejando Novilla Astrada (+8 ARG), Torito Ruiz (+8 ARG)
- Ketel One: Vinny Sangaline (+2 USA), Pable Spinacci (+6 ARG), Jason Crowder (+7 USA)
- Abra: Bash Kazi (+1 USA), Augustine Kronhaus (+5 USA), Adrian Laplacette Jr. (+7 ARG)
Drawing a global audience of over 12,000 visitors and spanning 140 meters across the sands of Collins Park, the three-day equestrian extravaganza combines the best of the king of sports competition with ultimate luxury and entertainment. With a stunning setting just feet from the turquoise waters of the Atlantic Ocean, the much-anticipated, action-packed event combines elite athletic prowess with high-stakes panache.
Visitors can expect at this year’s World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach:
- The Polo Lounge – Guests can purchase a ticket to experience the polo match under shade at the Polo Lounge. The Lounge overlooks the polo field featuring food and beverage items for sale as well as a full bar, and access to game commentary and music. Tickets to the Polo Lounge start at $80 and vary by date of attendance. The Polo Lounge is open Friday – Sunday from 12 p.m. – 6 p.m. Purchase tickets HERE.
- VIP Experience – To further the luxury lifestyle experience for guests, the World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup offers VIP packages that include a table for 10 people inside the VIP tent overlooking the polo field. Ranging from $4,000 to $12,000, VIP guests will enjoy unlimited gourmet bites, along Don Julio Tequila and beverages provided by Ketel One Botanical Vodka, Bodvár – House of Rosés, amongst many other options. The VIP tent opens at 1 p.m., on Friday, April 29, and at 12 p.m., on Saturday, April 30 and Sunday, May 1. Purchase tickets HERE. Prices vary by date.
- Food & Beverage –The world-class and celebrity-attended event, offers an array of food and beverage options for guests to indulge in, including tastings by Bodvár- House of Rosés and savory bites by Bodega Taqueria y Tequila.
- Retail Village – Guests can also shop for official merchandise and luxury goods in the Retail Village, an outdoor beachfront shopping area adjacent to the VIP tent. Among the stores and fashion brands on display include Bungalow Bazar, Casablanca (official event merchandise), and Ladurée Macarons. The Retail Village opens at 11 a.m., Friday to Sunday.
- Après Polo – Following the fourth game each day, guests can make their way to the Après Polo celebration at The Setai for drinks and bites.
For a full schedule of events, more information, and to purchase tickets, check out www.miamipolocup.com. The tournament will take place between 21st and 22nd Street in Miami Beach.
About World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach
The World Polo League Beach Polo World Cup, Miami Beach is the largest and most well-known beach polo event in the world. Taking place on the pristine sands of Miami Beach, the event features eight international teams with players from more than 10 nations and over 120 horses. Each day features high goal polo matches showcasing some of the best players in the world on the sand along with a series of offsite events that fuse polo, fashion and luxury living. General admission is offered complimentary to the public while VIP tickets include shaded lounge areas, full bar and catering. For tickets and more information visit www.miamipolocup.com.
