Welcoming the international contest to the United States for the second time in the competition’s history, the 2022 tournament will be held from October 29 – November 6. Preliminary games will be held at Valiente Polo Farm and the semifinals and final will take place at the National Polo Center - Wellington. Ticketed NPC events will include the Opening Ceremony on Saturday, October 29 and the XII FIP World Polo Championship Final on Sunday, November 6 on the U.S. Polo Assn. Field One.

In 1982, in an effort to broaden the scope of international polo and restore the sport’s Olympic status, Marcos Uranga created the Federation of International Polo, officially recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Five years later, Uranga and American polo player Glen Holden organized the inaugural FIP World Polo Championship in Argentina. Aware of the challenges of fielding high-goal teams worldwide, FIP organizers decided to limit the competition to teams rated 10 to 14 goals.

Capturing the title in Germany in 1989, the United States will host the competition on American soil for the second time after a 24-year hiatus. Selecting the most talented players to represent the USA team on an international stage, the strengths of the United States lie in both high-quality horses and a prime location featuring world-class fields and facilities. Home to the GAUNTLET OF POLO®, NPC is the ideal venue to host the final of this renowned event, attracting South Florida’s passionate polo and equestrian community. Seeking to elevate the FIP World Polo Championship for players, sponsors and spectators, the United States is proud to accept the challenge and has prepared to deliver an unrivaled experience in 2022.

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XII FIP WORLD POLO CHAMPIONSHIP

All games will be livestreamed on the Global Polo TV to provide fans from all over the world the opportunity to watch the international competition.

Competition is limited to teams rated 10- to 14-goals. The road to this triennial begins with five zone playoffs featuring more than 25 countries that compete for an opportunity to be among one of the eight teams that advance to the World Polo Championship. The zones are: Zone A- North and Central America, Zone B- South America, Zone C- Europe, Zone D- Asia and Oceania, Zone E – Africa, Pakistan and India. The teams competing in the World Polo Championship are the winners from Zones A, B, D, E, the top two teams from Zone C, the previous winner (Argentina) and the host country (USA).

Horses are provided by the host and pooled among participants to give teams equal conditions.

This is the second time the tournament has been held in the United States - the first being in 1998 at the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club in Carpinteria, California.

Learn more about the teams, competitors, schedule of events, and the Palm Beaches in the Official XII FIP World Polo Championship Program.

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THE VENUE

The National Polo Center – Wellington (NPC) is located in the heart of South Florida’s legendary horse country. The perpetual home for polo in America, NPC is owned and managed by the United States Polo Association to showcase the finest the sport has to offer. The Association’s premiere event, the Gauntlet of Polo®, takes place from February to April each winter season showcasing the world’s preeminent teams, professional athletes and finest horses which come together for three months to battle head-to-head for the coveted C.V. Whitney Cup®, USPA Gold Cup® and U.S. Open Polo Championship® trophies. Throughout the year, the facilities are also used to showcase USPA Member Clubs and prestigious national tournament competition.

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HISTORY OF WINNERS

2017 WINNER - ARGENTINA

The 2017 XI FIP World Polo Championship was held at Sydney Polo Club in Sydney, Australia, and included the following teams: Australia, Argentina, Chile, England, India, New Zealand, Spain and USA. During the final, Argentina and Chile battled for the title with Argentina securing a narrow victory 8-7. The Argentina team comprised of Lucio Fernandez Ocampo, Hector Guerrero, Valentin Novillo Astrada and Tomas Panello sought victory over Chile, which included José Ignacio Martinez, José Zegers, Andrés Vial and José Miguel Pereyra.

• 2015 - Chile (hosted by Chile)
  
• 2011 - Argentina (hosted by Argentina)
  
• 2008 - Chile (hosted by Mexico)
  
• 2004 - Brazil (hosted by France)
  
• 2001 - Brazil (hosted by Australia)
  
• 1998 - Argentina (hosted by USA)
  
• 1995 - Brazil (hosted by Switzerland)
  
• 1992 - Argentina (hosted by Chile)
  
• 1989 - USA (hosted by Germany)
• 1987 - Argentina (hosted by Argentina)