NEWS

U.S. Polo Assn., the official brand of the United States Polo Association, is proud to announce the expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2025 season and academic year. The program now supports 57 teams from 29 universities nationwide, including new additions, the University of New Hampshire, the University of Maryland and the University of Southern California, marking the seventh consecutive year of dedicated commitment to collegiate polo.

This year, U.S. Polo Assn. will generously outfit more than 300 student athletes from the East Coast to the West Coast, including small private and large public institutions, as well as Ivy League universities and Historically Black colleges and universities. Items donated include custom-performance team jerseys, player whites, polo shirts, caps, a watch, equipment gear bags, exclusive USPA Pro merchandise and a monetary donation. There is also a “Collegiate Social Media Contest” where teams will have the opportunity to win additional prizes for their creative social media posts.

“U.S. Polo Assn. is thrilled to continue our support for these talented student athletes through the Collegiate Partnership Program,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the global, multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Through this program, we aim to nurture the next generation of polo players, ensuring the sport’s vibrant future and deepening our authentic connection to the sport of polo and its community.”

Enrollment for U.S. Polo Assn.’s enrichment program is open to all colleges and universities with a USPA-sanctioned polo team and lasts for one academic year. Collegiate polo teams compete in the fall and spring with the official season beginning fall 2024 and running through April 2025. The season will conclude with the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC) hosted by the DFW Polo Association in Dallas, Texas, from March 26-30, 2025.

“Our partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. is more than just about equipment and apparel; it’s about empowering young student athletes and providing them with opportunities to excel both on and off the field,” said Liz Brayboy, Chair of the USPA’s Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee. “We are excited to watch these teams showcase their skills and sportsmanship, reflecting the true spirit of polo,” she added.

The two-time, award-winning series, Breakaway, created by Global Polo Entertainment, the media subsidiary of USPA Global, will have a new episode airing in spring 2025 called “Breakaway: Polo in College.” The episode will cover the winning teams from both the 2024 and 2025 NIC Women’s and Men’s Finals and will air on ESPNU. Check your local listings for airtimes.

Brown University Polo Club (Portsmouth, Rhode Island)
California Polytechnic State University (Los Osos, California)
Colorado State University (Fort Collins, Colorado)
Cornell University (Ithaca, New York)
Georgetown University (Washington, DC)
Michigan State University (Williamston, Michigan)
Montana State University (Bozeman, Montana)
Morehouse College (Tyrone, Georgia)
Oklahoma State University (Stillwater, Oklahoma)
Oregon State University (Corvallis, Oregon)
Skidmore College (Saratoga Springs, New York)
Stanford University (Portola Valley, California)
Texas A&M University (College Station, Texas)
Texas Tech University (Lubbock, Texas)
Trinity University (San Antonio, Texas)
University of California - Davis (Yuba, California)
University of Connecticut (Storrs, Connecticut)
University of Idaho (Moscow, Idaho)
University of Kentucky (Paris, Kentucky)
University of Maryland (Owings Mills, Maryland)
University of Michigan (Howell, Michigan)
University of New Hampshire (East Kingston, New Hampshire)
University of North Texas (Oak Point, Texas)
University of Southern California (Los Angeles, California)
University of South Carolina - Aiken (Aiken, South Carolina)
University of Virginia (Charlottesville, Virginia)
University of Wisconsin - Madison (Madison, Wisconsin)
Virginia Tech University (Blacksburg, Virginia)
Yale University (Bethany, Connecticut)