I’m Amanda Leon, an international amateur polo player, world traveler, and lover of horses. I’ve trained in polo for over 10 years, from Argentina to Sarasota Polo Club, and in 2021 I set out to visit every polo club in America.
The short answer: the U.S. Polo Association’s club directory lists 6 polo clubs in Illinois as of November 2026, and five of them are in the Chicago area, in Elgin, Wauconda, Batavia, Oswego, and Yorkville. The sixth is in Peoria. Chicago is the Midwest’s polo hub, and polo here is a summer sport.
These notes come from my 2021 and 2022 tour, when I tried to visit every polo club in America as a playing USPA member. Seasons, contacts, and prices change, so check each club’s Instagram or the U.S. Polo Association before you go.
Every U.S. Polo Association Club in Illinois
Here’s every Illinois club in the USPA directory. I played at, visited, or contacted one of them on my tour, and my notes are below. The rest come straight from the directory, with each club’s town.
Clubs I Know Firsthand
Las Brisas Polo Club, Elgin: Two grass fields and a newer arena on a private property, so it isn’t really set up for the public. Three barns, the grooms’ quarters turned into a lounge, and more fields on the way. They had just hosted a youth tournament when I visited.
More USPA Clubs in Illinois
Arranmore Polo Club, Oswego
Barrington Hills Polo Club, Wauconda (polo school listed)
Blackberry Polo Club, Batavia
Morgan Creek Polo Club, Yorkville
Peoria/Bettendorf Polo Club, Peoria
Also from my tour: Oak Brook Polo Club, where I booked a $200 stick and ball lesson with Jenna, who was lovely and gave good instruction, isn’t in the USPA directory under that name. Club details change, so check the USPA club directory before you drive out.
When Is Polo Season in Illinois?
Summer. Most Midwest clubs close by fall. See the season calendar.
Learning to Play Polo in Illinois
The USPA directory lists a polo school at 2 of Illinois’s 6 clubs: Las Brisas Polo Club in Elgin and Barrington Hills Polo Club in Wauconda. New to the sport? Start with how to start playing polo and polo clubs for beginners.
FAQ
How many polo clubs are in Illinois?
The U.S. Polo Association’s directory lists 6 Illinois clubs as of November 2026. Every one is listed above.
Where can I play polo near Chicago?
Five of Illinois’ six USPA clubs are in the Chicago area: Las Brisas in Elgin, Barrington Hills in Wauconda, Blackberry in Batavia, Arranmore in Oswego, and Morgan Creek in Yorkville.
When is polo season in Illinois?
Summer.
Where can I take polo lessons in Illinois?
The USPA directory lists a polo school at 2 of Illinois’s 6 clubs: Las Brisas Polo Club in Elgin and Barrington Hills Polo Club in Wauconda.
For the full stories, read my guide to polo in the Midwest. New to polo? Start with what polo is. More regions: what I learned trying to visit every polo club in America.
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