The United States Polo Association (USPA) and the National Polo Center – Wellington (NPC) are pleased to announce the 2025 NPC winter season schedule, highlighted by the prestigious Gauntlet of Polo, NPC 16-Goal Championship, U.S. Open Women’s Polo Championship and National President’s Cup.
Celebrate the opening game of the season on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The New Year will kick off with the Heritage Cup final set for Sunday, January 5, 2025. Tickets for general admission and Sunday Brunch will be available for purchase online later this summer at nationalpolocenter.com. In 2025, select tournaments will be livestreamed on USPA digital channels. Please visit uspolo.org for more information.
The 2025 Gauntlet of Polo will serve as the signature event of the NPC season, beginning February 7-23 with the C.V. Whitney Cup, continuing with the USPA Gold Cup from February 24 – March 23, and concluding with the U.S. Open Polo Championship from March 24 – April 20. The prize money distribution for the 2025 season will follow last year’s format, with $50,000 awarded to each of the winning teams of the C.V. Whitney Cup and USPA Gold Cup and $100,000 presented to the winner of the U.S. Open Polo Championship.
Dates:
C.V. Whitney Cup
18- to 22-Goal Handicap
Tournament Dates: February 7-23, 2025
Featured Sunday Match: February 23, 2025, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One
Semifinals: Wednesday February 19, 2025
Final: Sunday, February 23, 2025, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One
Retama Cup
18- to 22-Goal Handicap – C.V. Whitney Cup Companion Tournament
Tournament Conditions and Dates TBD
USPA Gold Cup
18-22 Goal Handicap
Tournament Dates: February 24 – March 23, 2025
Featured Sunday Matches: March 2, 9, 16 & 23, 2025, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One
Final: Sunday, March 23, 2025, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One
Tommy Hitchcock Memorial Handicap
18- to 22-Goal Handicap – USPA Gold Cup Companion Tournament
Tournament Conditions and Dates TBD
U.S. Open Polo Championship
All teams assume 22 Goals
Tournament Dates: March 24 – April 20, 2025
Featured Sunday Matches: March 30, 2025, and April 6, 13 & 20, 2025 on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One
Semifinals: Wednesday April 16, 2025
Final: Sunday, April 20, 2025, on U.S. Polo Assn. Field One