World Polo League Beach Polo Returns To Miami Beach

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World Polo League Beach Polo will return to the beautiful, pristine beaches of Miami for a three-day affair as eight international teams compete for the grand prize. The event will return to the beach behind the famed W South Beach hotel, on the sands at Collins Park, between 21st and 22nd Street. The event will take place from April 26-28th, 2019.

In addition to the high-energy polo matches, the area will also feature a retail village, opening at 11 a.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, which will offer unique retail items and entertainment.

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To enjoy the World Polo League Beach Polo in haute style, we recommend opting for the VIP ticket package, which includes access to shaded lounge areas, gourmet food offerings and a full bar with featured drinks and cocktails from Casa Noble Tequila, Peroni and Whispering Angel Rosé. Tickets run from $150-Friday only; $200-Saturday only; $200 Sunday only; or $450 for all three days. To purchase tickets, please visit here.

One of the highlights of the weekend is the celebrity charity match, which will take place on the sands at 1:30 p.m. on Sunday, April 28th, featuring guest appearances from former Victoria’s Secret model Ines Rivero, former NFL player Jeremy Shockey and many more.

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Further details of the full schedule of events below:

 WHEN

• April 26th, 27th & 28th, 2019
• Retail Village: Opens at 11:00 AM on Friday and at 10:00 AM on Saturday & Sunday.
• Gates to the VIP Area Open at 11:30 AM on Friday & Saturday and at 10:45 AM on Sunday.
• Daily Schedule: https://www.miamipolocup.com/new-schedule  

TEAMS 

• U.S. Polo Assn.: Grant Ganzi (American Professional Polo Player); Juan Bollini Jr. (American Polo Player & U.S. Polo Assn. Brand Ambassador); and Lucas Lalor (Argentinian Professional Polo Player).
• FlexJet: Melissa Ganzi (American Professional Polo Player); Wes Finlayson (American Professional Polo Player); and Alejandro Novillo Astrada (Argentinian Professional Polo Player).
• Peroni: Sarah Siegel-Magness (Polo Player & Award-Winning Movie Producer); Jesse Bray (American Professional Polo Player); and Jason Crowder (American Professional Polo Player).
• World Polo League: August Busch (American Professional Polo Player); Nico Harriot (American Professional Polo Player); and Kris Kampsen (American Professional Polo Player).
• Setai: Rommy Gianni (Italian Professional Polo Player & President of the Association and Federation of the Monte Carlo Polo); Juan Cruz Greguoli (Argentinian Professional Polo Player); and Carlitos Gracida (American Professional Polo Player).
• Speedärt Motorsports: Marc Ganzi (American Professional Polo Player); Nic Roldan (American Professional Polo Player); and Tito Gaudenzi (Swiss Professional Polo Player).
• Fiji: Sebastian Schneberger (German Professional Polo Player); Sven Schneider (German Professional Polo Player); and Pablo Dorignac (Argentinian Professional Polo Player).  
• Italkraft: Rich Desich (American Professional Polo Player); Pablo Spinachi (Argentinian Professional Polo Player); and Juan Bollini (Argentinian Professional Polo Player).

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SPONSORS

• Presenting: World Polo League.
• Team Sponsors: World Polo League; U.S. Polo Assn.; Speedärt Motorsports; Peroni: FlexJet: Fiji: Setai; Italkraft.
• Outfitter: U.S. Polo Assn.
• Hospitality: The Setai, Miami Beach; SLS South Beach; Menin Hospitality; W South Beach.
• Charity: Give Back For Special Equestrians; Museum Of Polo Hall Of Fame.
• Supporting Sponsors: Barbados; Fisher Island Club; YachtLife; Mandrake; PE Fitness; Bodega; CC Homes; Lalique; Cartier Eyewear; Miami Cocktail; Peroni; Château d’Esclans; Whispering Angel; Casa Noble Tequila; FIJI; Harmless Harvest; Halo Sport, the Bungalow Bazaar;  Sonder & Holliday; Vale Cuarto; Hido; Vitasquad, Casa Tua; Chukker TV; and Grand Champions Polo Club.