La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup X
The Miami Beach Polo World Cup brings the “sport of kings” to the shores of South Beach for three days every year during April. First held in 2005, the event features an international lineup of competition, with polo teams coming from as far away as Argentina, Brazil and Germany to compete for the La Martina Trophy.
All Miami Beach Polo World Cup polo matches are held directly on the beach— making the South Florida polo tournament “the world’s largest and most prestigious Polo Tournament on the Beach.” The beachside competition is between 20th and 22nd Streets, near The Setai, a South Beach luxury hotel located in the Art Deco district of Miami Beach. More than 10,000 people attend the event over four days each year.
The globally renowned sporting event, considered the most coveted of its kind, features top polo players from around the world competing in two tournaments for both men and women. The La Martina South Beach Women’s Polo Cup V featured eight women’s teams in a one-day series of round-robin championship matches. Highly touted players include Pamela Flanagan, Cristina Hosmer, Tiffany Busch, Stephanie Kraml-Suttle and Lynn O’Connor.
The La Martina Miami Beach Polo World Cup IX – a three-day men’s tournament includes some of the world’s top-ranked players, including England’s Jamie Morrison, Holland’s Vincent Mesker, past Miami Beach and Chicago Beach Polo winner, Guille Usandizaga, Luis Escobar, 2009 MVP John Gobin and 9-goaler Kris Kampsen.
Attendees experience the annual series of nightly VIP events that form an essential part of the four-day festivities.
The traditional post-event awards ceremony are held at the end of each tournament to commemorate both women’s and men’s competition winners, during which sponsor representatives will present trophies to the men’s and women’s World Cup finalists. While you’re at the event having fun, know that it’s also for a good cause. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Miami receive a portion of funds raised through ticket sales from the event.
2014 Event Schedule
Friday, April 18, 2014
7:00pm-9:00pm: La Martina In-store Polo Cocktail Party at La Martina Boutique, Aventura Mall
Wednesday, April 23, 2014
7:00pm-9:00pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Women’s Welcome Reception and Kick-off (Invite only at the Metropolitan by COMO, Miami Beach hotel)
Thursday, April 24, 2014
10:30am: Doors open, National Anthem, South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI
11:00am: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Media Reception, Miami Beach Polo Tent
11:00am-5:00pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Match Play
5:00pm-5:30pm: South Beach Women’s Polo Cup VI Award Ceremony
7:30pm-11:00pm: Player Unveiling & Kick-Off Party presented by Mecum Yacht Auctions (At Watson Island, Island Gardens Sales Center. Future Home Of The Mega Yacht Harbour)
Friday, April 25, 2014
1:00pm: Doors open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Match Play
6:30pm-8:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X private event (E! Entertainment)
8:30pm-11:00pm: Player Party and MVP Trophy Dedication to Carlos Gracida, Baoli
Saturday, April 26, 2014 12:00pm-1:00pm: Battle of the Networks (Media only)
1:00pm: Doors Open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Match Play
6:00pm-7:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Art Showcase (Location TBD)
7:30pm -9:30pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Evening Event, Villa Azur (invitation only) 9:00pm-12:00am: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Private Event (TBA)
Sunday, April 27, 2014 10:00am -1:00pm: Michelle Bernstein’s Polo Brunch on the Beach ($225/350 miamipolo.com)
11:00am-5:00pm: Auto Art Miami Presented by Lou La Vie (Collins Park & Bass Museum) 1:00pm: Doors open, National Anthem
2:00pm-5:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X Final Play-offs
6:30pm-7:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup Trophy Ceremony
7:30pm-9:00pm: Miami Beach Polo World Cup X and Auto Art Miami Closing Party hosted by Mecum Yacht Auctions, Miami Beach Marina, 300 Alton Road (invitation only)
