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 16 polo clubs and teams in New York as of November 2026, behind only California, Texas, Florida, and Virginia. They split evenly: four on Long Island, four in the Hudson Valley, four around Saratoga, and four in central and western New York. New York is summer polo country, and most clubs play June through early fall.
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 New York
Here’s every New York club and team in the USPA directory, with my notes on the ones I know firsthand. The rest come straight from the directory, with each club’s town.
Clubs I Know Firsthand
Gardnertown Polo Club, Newburgh: So nice. Bill and his son comped my play. About 50 horses and a great arena, and we ran passing drills while my horse kept pulling.
Meadowbrook Polo Club, Old Westbury: It rained and there was no play the day I came. The name has history: in the 1920s and 1930s, Meadow Brook’s Westchester Cup matches drew crowds of up to 45,000.
Skaneateles Polo Club, Skaneateles: I saw the field on a rainy day. It sits in a residential neighborhood with the lake across the street.
More USPA Clubs in New York
Barton Farm Polo Club, Stanfordville (polo school listed)
Bloomfield Polo Club, Saratoga Springs (polo school listed)
Central New York Polo Club, Ithaca (interscholastic team listed)
Cornell Polo Club, Ithaca (covered arena, polo school listed)
Country Farms Polo Club, Medford (polo school listed)
Mashomack Polo, Pine Plains (polo school listed)
MB Polo Club, Old Westbury (polo school listed)
NYC Polo Club, Patterson (polo school listed)
Saratoga Polo Association, Greenwich
Skidmore College Polo Club, Saratoga Springs (college team)
Spa City Polo Club, Stillwater (outdoor arena, polo school listed)
The Hamptons Polo Club, Watermill (polo school listed)
Western New York Polo Club, Piffard (covered arena, interscholastic team listed)
Also from my tour: in Saratoga, Mario invited me to stay for a huge asado with lamb, with lights strung up next to the old clubhouse and two fields. Everyone told me Saratoga polo used to be amazing. Club details change, so check the USPA club directory before you drive out.
When Is Polo Season in New York?
Summer. Most clubs in the Northeast play June through early fall, and college teams are out for the summer, so plan around the school calendar. See the season calendar.
Watching Polo in New York
Some clubs are private. Clubs on Long Island told me they’re closed to the public, so watch where you can, and ask politely where you can’t.
Learning to Play Polo in New York
The USPA directory lists a polo school at 12 of New York’s 16 clubs, including Gardnertown in Newburgh, Mashomack in Pine Plains, Country Farms in Medford, and Bloomfield in Saratoga Springs. New to the sport? Start with how to start playing polo and polo clubs for beginners.
FAQ
How many polo clubs are in New York?
The U.S. Polo Association’s directory lists 16 New York clubs and teams as of November 2026. Every one is listed above.
Where is there polo near New York City?
On Long Island, in Old Westbury, Medford, and Watermill, and in the Hudson Valley, including NYC Polo Club in Patterson and Gardnertown Polo Club in Newburgh.
When is polo season in New York?
Summer. Most clubs play June through early fall.
Are there college polo teams in New York?
The USPA directory lists Skidmore College Polo Club in Saratoga Springs as a college team, and Cornell Polo Club in Ithaca, which has a covered arena.
For the full stories, read my guide to polo in New York, Pennsylvania, and New England. 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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