Polo Rides Again in Palm Beach

Gauntlet of Polo C.V. Whitney Cup Final – February 23 

C.V. Whitney Cup Dates: February 18-22, 2026
 

The Palm Beach Polo Season rhas ridden into town and will have hooves on the ground through April 27, 2026. 

Throughout those 16 weeks, the world’s finest horses, preeminent teams, and most skilled players will be competing for the prestigious Gauntlet of Polo™. In the ultimate survival of the fittest, the Gauntlet of Polo comprises three elite tournaments: the C.V. Whitney Cup, the USPA Gold CupⓇ, and the U.S. Open Polo ChampionshipⓇ. 

The team that wins all three takes home the largest prize in the sport: $1,000,000. The C.V. Whitney Cup – the first of three 22-goal tournaments in the Gauntlet of Polo – runs from February 11 - March 1. Be sure to attend the final on February 23! Sports fans can experience both elite polo as well as an elite venue. 

The National Polo Center (NPC) is nothing short of extraordinary, spanning 250 acres, and created with both players and spectators in mind, the NPC offers an unrivaled experience you do not want to miss.