Brandywine Polo Gallops into its Diamond Jubilee

May 26, 2026
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The 75th season of Brandywine Polo features plenty of events, a fancy wine bar, Argentinian feasts, terrific tailgates and four months of intense competition!

Editor’s Note: Brandywine Polo’s scheduled season opening date was originally Sunday May 24th–but due to inclement weather the season will now officially kick off on Sunday, May 31st.

Friday Night Polo at Brandywine Polo features weekly matches starting at 5:30pm. Gates open at 4:30pm.

While the Philadelphia region is throwing around the word Semiquincentennial, the official, albeit quirky historical term for America’s 250th anniversary, a simpler name–but just as important of a milestone – is taking place with a summer tradition in the rolling countryside of Chester County.

Brandywine Polo Club, one of the oldest and largest polo clubs on the East Coast, opens its landmark 75th Anniversary season (aka Diamond Jubilee) on Sunday, May 31st, at its 122-acre facility in Kennett Square. The public is invited to attend Opening Day with match play beginning at 3pm.The 2026 season runs Sunday, May 31st through Sunday, September 27th.

The first Friday sunset polo session of the season stays as originally planned (before Mother Nature offset the opening Sunday by a week). That is set for Friday, May 29th 5:30pm to 7:30pm.

Tickets available to purchase →

Founded in 1951 by Yale intercollegiate player James McHugh, Brandywine Polo Club has grown into the largest USPA-sanctioned club on the Eastern Circuit, drawing thousands of spectators each summer to the rolling hills of southern Chester County. This year’s 75th Anniversary Season promises to be the most exciting in the club’s history. “This is a milestone year for our club and for our community,” said Elizabeth Hedley, Sponsorships and Media Relations, Brandywine Polo Club. “We’ve been bringing the sport of polo to the Brandywine Valley for 75 years, and this season we’re celebrating that legacy with a lineup of events that is truly once in a generation.”

Not to be missed at the polo fields is the elegant and beautiful backdrop where cocktails and conversation flow–The Polo Bar by Casa Carmen Winery. Casa Carmen, a family owned and operated winery out of West Grove, PA has elegantly reintroduced vermouth, an old-fashioned spirit, into the modern world for a new generation to enjoy. A fortified and aromatized wine, vermouth combines wine, spirit, botanicals, and sugar to create the perfect balance of sweet and bitter. Casa Carmen’s approachable spirits are made with natural botanicals and real cane sugar, bringing you outstanding flavor and drinkability. It is the delicious aperitivo of choice for the polo crowd indeed!

Casa Carmen is pouring in the Polo Pavilion on select Sundays–elevating the experience of the fields, family and fun that Brandywine Polo offers to the community.

Brandywine Season 75th Anniversary Highlights

Friday Night Polo: Weekly matches at 5:30pm, gates open at 4:30pm.
Saturday Night “Starlight Polo”: Evening arena matches twice monthly at 6:00pm.
Sunday Afternoon Polo: Weekly matches, gate opens 12:30pm, first match 1:30pm, featured match 3pm. Sunday afternoons feature tailgating,
champagne divot stomps, high-fashion, country vibes and family-friendly activities.

Argentine Asados: Authentic South American barbecues featuring Wagyu from Moore Meats, and catering by Gia Bella Catering held twice monthly throughout the season. Kindly see the schedule here.
The Bar by Casa Carmen: Signature cocktails including the Paloma, served at every match courtesy of Casa Carmen Winery.

International Competition: USA vs. British Forces Polo Team — Three days of international match play, September 18th–20th. The marquee event of the season.
USPA National Youth Tournament Series (NYTS): Showcasing the next generation of American polo talent.
10 USPA Sanctioned Tournaments / 47 Matches: Across four months of competitive play.

Tickets & Admission

General Admission tickets are $15 per person online and $20 at the gate. Daily tailgate spaces are available and include a 10’×20’ space for one vehicle. Tickets and tailgates are available here. For field assignments and weather updates, kindly call the Brandywine Polo Hotline: 833.BPC.POLO (833-272-7656).

Polo School

The Brandywine Polo School, led by Argentine professional Atahualpa “Ata” Alonso, is welcoming new students for the 2026 season. Group introductory lessons, private instruction, and coaching chukkers are available for all experience levels. No riding experience is necessary. Email: poloschool@brandywinepolo.com to begin your polo journey.

About Brandywine Polo Club

Located on 122 acres in the Brandywine Valley of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, the Brandywine Polo Club was founded in 1951 and is the largest USPA club on the Eastern Circuit. The club features four grass fields, a full-size arena, 100 stalls, a hitting cage, and an exercise track. Public matches are held every Friday at 5:30 PM and Sunday at 3:00 PM, May through September. All are welcome.

Address: 232 Polo Road, Kennett Square (Toughkenamon), PA
Website: brandywinepolo.com
Phone: 833.BPC.POLO (833-272-7656)