Reserve Your Polo Tailgates Today!
Tailgating at polo is the perfect venue to enjoy our amazing equine athletes with your family and friends! From the centerfield for large parties to general admission we have an option to fit all of our spectators! You will recieve your tailgate space assignments by email the morning of the match.
Weather Statement:
Welcome to Florida's unpredictable weather! If there is rain earlier in the day play will continue if the field is deemed safe and typically the field handles rain well. If there is inclement weather at game time, lightning or high winds, that prevents play updates will go out on social media and email blasts. Tickets may be transferred to later dates in the same season.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
WHAT TIME DO MATCHES START?
WE ARE ARRIVING IN SEPARATE CARS HOW WILL MY PARTY GAIN ENTRANCE?
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & WAIVER OF LIABILITY
The holder of a ticket to the polo match, on their own behalf and on behalf of any accompanying minor ("Holder") assumes any and all risk of personal injury and property damage in connection with attendance at the polo match and any associated activity on the polo ground, including but not limited to injuries caused or contributed to by contact with players, horses, mallets, balls, other equipment and articles at the match or otherwise on the grounds or the property (the "Event"). The Holder irrevocably waives all claims, liability and damages of any nature (direct or consequential, and whether arising under statute, from negligence, personal injury, death, property damage or other) against Ocala Polo Club, The Florida Horse Park, their officers, members, employees and umpires, arising from the Event
See you at the Field!
- Winter matches are Sundays at 1pm, gates open at 12pm. *except for special sunset matches Winter 2026*
- Spring & Fall matches are Saturdays at 6pm, gates open at 5pm. *Until sunset forces match times to start earlier in late fall*
- The full schedule is available at www.ocalapolo.com, match lists are published on social media each week and sent via email blast.
- If you have reserved your space in advance, you will receive an email the morning of the match informing you of which tailgate space is yours. The gate attendant will direct you to your space when you arrive.
- Once gates have opened spaces that are not reserved are available for sale the day of the event. These remaining spaces are available on a first come, first served basis.
- General Admission tickets will be available for sale at the gate for $10 per person.
- The match will go on if the field is deemed safe for all athletes by our officials. If inclement weather prevents us from playing, updates will be posted on our email blasts and social media pages.
- Tickets are transferable to a later date in the same season.
- If a match is rained out while the match is underway, tickets will not be refunded.
- If field conditions become unsafe matches will be canceled for the safety and well-being of players and ponies.
- The rule in polo is, "It's on, until it's off!" Sometimes cancellations may be at the last minute due to the unpredictability of the Florida weather.
- Cancellations will be announced on the Ocala Polo Club Facebook and Instagram accounts as well as by email blast. We will give as much notice as possible. Please do not call or email to ask if a match is cancelled.
WE ARE ARRIVING IN SEPARATE CARS HOW WILL MY PARTY GAIN ENTRANCE?
- You will check in under the reservation name at the gate, printed tickets are not required for this event.
- Share your reservation name with each of your party members to facilitate check in.
- Each VIP tailgate space ticket allows up to 8 adult admissions and 2 cars onsite. One car can park immediately behind the tent, the other a short distance away.
- A Reserved tailgate space provides parking for one car field side and includes admission for one carload of spectators.
- The ticket booth attendants will direct you to parking and to your spaces.
- Get decked out and stomp divots at half-time Pretty Woman style. Or come in your shorts and T-shirts and chill. Your tailgate vibe is your call--Have fun with it! Check social media for each week’s match theme!
- Flats or wedge shoes are far better than heels when traversing the grounds and stomping divots.
- Remember to dress for the Florida weather!
- Depending on the type of ticket that you purchase, seating may or may not be provided.
- If you purchase a VIP Experience or VIP Lounge seats and tables will be provided,
- For VIP tailgate spaces, reserved tailgate spaces and general admission seating is NOT provided, so we recommend that you bring your own chairs or picnic blanket.
- A polo field is the size of 9-foot ball fields, binoculars come in handy.
- Outside tents are not allowed for the safety of our guests and the players and horses
- Personal handheld umbrellas are allowed as long as they do not disturb the ponies. If they are causing a disturbance, you will be asked to put them away.
- If you want to ensure you have access to shade, please reserve a VIP tent tailgate space.
- Of course! The centerfield paddock is the perfect space for groups of 20 to 50 people. Please email [email protected] for reservations.
- Tailgate reservations made with the same name, even if not at the same time, will be placed together.
- For other questions about large groups, non-profit organizations and fundraisers please email Director, Lauren Proctor-Brown at [email protected]
- A polo match consists of 4 to 6, 7 1/2-minute chukkers and lasts approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes.
- A Food Truck is on-site each match, they accept cash, card and apple pay transactions.
- Outside food and beverage is allowed, including alcoholic beverages. No alcohol sales are available on-site.
- Please use the available trash receptacle and help keep the Florida Horse Park clean!
- Dogs are an important part of the Ocala Polo Club!
- Well-socialized dogs are welcomed to the party as long as they are ON LEASH and attached to a human AT ALL TIMES and are not disrupting those around you! For the safety of players and ponies and enjoyment of spectators this is a strict policy.
- We do not allow long retractable leashes for safety.
- Remember to pack water for your furry friend especially on hot days.
- Please clean up and carry-out after your dog as well.
- For everyone’s safety, if a dog gets loose, the Ocala Polo Club reserves the right to ask the dog and their owner to leave the facility.
- Please be mindful to stay back 30 feet from the sideline boards any time when the match is underway--Supervise children at your tailgate and enforce this very important safety protocol. Spectators will be invited onto the field by the announcer for the half-time divot stomp and at the conclusion of the match.
- When seated in spectator areas, be attentive to the polo match and any struck balls that may inadvertently enter the spectator areas and horses can cross the boards.
- Please be courteous to follow spectators and staff. Ocala Polo Club reserves the right to ask you to leave if you are causing a disruption.
- Yes. On the South- West corner of the field you will find indoor restrooms in the Welcome Center (tan stone building)
- Select gift shop items are available for purchase via our ticket booth attendants and throughout the match.
- These requests can be made by emailing [email protected]
- No, but most parking spaces are at field level and accessible for most handicapped personnel.
- Please email [email protected] if you have specific questions.
- Grab a “Game Guide” from the ticket booth on your way in or ask our ticket attendant to direct you to a Polo Ambassador to teach you more about the game!
- For groups you can schedule a Polo 101 demonstration prior to the match from one of our fabulous players! Please email [email protected]
ASSUMPTION OF RISK & WAIVER OF LIABILITY
The holder of a ticket to the polo match, on their own behalf and on behalf of any accompanying minor ("Holder") assumes any and all risk of personal injury and property damage in connection with attendance at the polo match and any associated activity on the polo ground, including but not limited to injuries caused or contributed to by contact with players, horses, mallets, balls, other equipment and articles at the match or otherwise on the grounds or the property (the "Event"). The Holder irrevocably waives all claims, liability and damages of any nature (direct or consequential, and whether arising under statute, from negligence, personal injury, death, property damage or other) against Ocala Polo Club, The Florida Horse Park, their officers, members, employees and umpires, arising from the Event
See you at the Field!
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