“Best Polo Event In the World”
Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships Returns Saturday, October 23rd Enjoy a Festive Milestone Event With Top American Polo Star Nic Roldan, Exciting New Match-Ups and Expanded Experiences
(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – It’s been almost 10 years since The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: Presented by Talking Stick Resort, also known as The Polo Party debuted on the fields at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Since its inception many of the world’s most talented and notable polo stars have played the event before the biggest crowds in American polo, including Nacho Figueras, Nic Roldan, Melissa Ganzi, Sunny Hale, Julio Arellano, Jeff Hall, Ashley Busch, Kareem Rosser, Work to Ride and many others.
Now almost a decade later and celebrating its 10th Anniversary — it’s only fitting two of the biggest stars in the sport, Nic Roldan and Melissa Ganzi will return in 2021 representing the former champion Aspen Valley Polo Club, owned by Marc and Melissa Ganzi, as it goes head-to-head with the defending champions from the Hotels at Sea Polo Team presented by Celebrity Cruises & AmaWaterways River Cruising on Saturday, October 23rd.
Among the additional teams scheduled to play in 2021 are The Royal County Berkshire Polo Club, Centtrip Wales Polo Team, Arizona Polo Club and the Gay Polo league.
As always – fans can expect to see four thrilling and action-packed polo matches, plus a full day of events within the event, and newly enhanced and elegant VIP experiences. Tickets include the best locations and now on sale at ThePoloParty.com.
New for 2021 will be the inaugural Morning Beer Festival featuring the best beers to start the day. Also newly expanded for 2021 – retired NFL Star AC Caswell will once again bring his Million Dollar charity Mingle charity experience to the event with an even larger tented VIP presence or site
For the first time guests will also have the option of purchasing 4 seat tables as well as the standard 8-top versions.
Guests seeking the ultimate VIP experience can get reserved seating and tables in The Molina Fine Jewelers Drivers and Players VIP Lounge, the Barrett-Jackson Champagne and Jazz Lounge, and Prime: A Luxury Tent Experience by Steak 44, Neiman Marcus, Barrett-Jackson, and Bentley Scottsdale.
Thanks to McLaren Scottsdale an ultra-rare car, the Koenigsegg CCXR Trevita, with a value of nearly $5 million and formerly owned by Floyd Mayweather, will be on-site.
Besides the polo action – fans can also enjoy The Polo Party’s signature events within the event like the Canine Couture Dog Fashion Show presented by Lugari Pet Salon, the World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show produced by Phoenix Fashion Week, a half-time rugby match between top collegiate teams, a preview of Barrett-Jackson’s 2022 Scottsdale Auction and halftime performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, plus much more!
Gates will open at 10:00am on October 23rd.
General Admission tickets start at $30 and includes field-side experiences like the Sanderson Lincoln Black Label Lounge and several other DJ-infused party tents including the Talking Stick Resort Polo Lounge with tables and bottle service courtesy of Scottsdale’s most recognizable hotspots.
“We are so excited to be back for another exciting year at The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. This is going to be our 7th year as the title sponsor and the event just continues to grow each year and always exceeds our expectations. We can’t wait to show off our new lineup of luxury vehicles for 2022 and we are our thrilled to kickoff what expect to be our best year yet,” said Beli Merdovic of Bentley Scottsdale.
Among the new sponsors for 2021 — The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism.
“The Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships aligns with our luxury tourism experiences in the Cayman Islands so we are thrilled to partner with them for the 10th anniversary and see everything that the event and Scottsdale has to offer,” said Daniel Taugher, national sales manager for the Cayman Islands Department of Tourism. “We are hoping to make some great connections and also share a little about the Cayman Islands with Scottsdale polo attendees.”
Tickets and tables are now on sale. For tickets, tables and sponsorships please visit www.ThePoloParty.com. Corporate Sky Box sponsorship opportunities and private polo tents are currently also available for sponsorship. There are also spectacular vendor opportunities to be showcased on Vendor Row alongside dozens of vendors.
Those seeking sponsorship for 2021 should also contact info@ThePoloParty.com or call (480) 423-1414.
