NEWS

Empire Polo Club located in Indio, California, is pleased to announce their 2019 polo season schedule. The first day of Sunday polo, a soft opening, will be December 30. The official “Opening Day & Hat Day” at Empire Polo Club is scheduled for Sunday, January 6, 2019. The club has plans for two featured matches each Sunday at 12:00 and 2:00pm local time. Sunday polo continues through March 31, 2019. Full tournament schedule here.

What’s New This Season?
Brunch at Sunday polo was so popular last year that Empire has decided to offer it once a month throughout the season. The first brunch at Sunday polo will be available on Dec. 30. Those interested in staying up to date on the latest from the club are encouraged to visit www.EmpirePolo.com or sign-up for the club’s e-news.

The club will also unveil a new lunch menu this season. Spectators will enjoy new, savory options along with a fresh layout for food and beverage service areas.

General Admission is FREE with a $20 parking fee for all Sunday afternoon polo games. Tailgaters are welcome; space along the sidelines is available on a first come, first served basis. Bleacher seating is also available in the General Admission area. General Admission gates open at 10:00am. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages into the General Admission area. Food and beverage service is also available for purchase.

VIP Admission is $30 per person and includes parking, VIP seating and a complimentary Champagne Divot Stomp. The VIP seating area is located in front of the Olympic-peaked tents on the west side of the main polo field and offers field-side covered seating.

Spectators can also watch multiple televised sporting events while enjoying polo at the VIP Sports Lounge and Bar, located adjacent to the VIP seating area. The Sports Lounge offers viewers three flat screens featuring Sunday football games and other popular sports.

Reservations for VIP seating are highly recommended. Food and beverage service is available onsite during Sunday matches. For VIP reservations or group rates please call Tony Schieffer at 760-393-7298 or email tonyschieffer@empirepolo.com. No outside food or beverages are allowed in the VIP area. The entrance for Sunday games is on Ave. 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St.

Friday Night Polo
Empire Polo Club offers Friday night “Polo Under The Lights” on select dates in February and March. Admission, tailgating and parking are free on Friday nights. Spectators are welcome to bring their own food and beverages to this event. Those planning on tailgating are encouraged to arrive early to get a good spot. Bleacher seating is also available. There is beverage service onsite during the Friday night games. The entrance for Friday night games is on Avenue 50 between Monroe St. and Madison St. Admission and parking are free on Friday nights and all parking and tailgating is a first come, first served basis.

•Outside food and beverages are allowed (bring a picnic and tailgate)
•Beverage service is available on the east side of the field
•Bring chairs and blankets
•Tailgating spots are available on a first come, first served basis
•Permanent restrooms are available at the field
•Dogs are welcome on a leash