8/14/2025
Santa Barbara Independent
By Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, Aug. 14, 2025
Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club Announces 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open, August 17 – 31
(August 13, 2025) Santa Barbara, CA — The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club, in partnership with U.S. Polo Assn., is proud to present the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open (PCO), taking place August 17 – August 31. Widely regarded as the crown jewel of West Coast polo, the PCO draws the sport’s most elite players from around the globe for two weeks of world-class competition on the American Riviera.
“The Pacific Coast Open is more than just a tournament—it’s a celebration of the sport at its highest level,” said David Sigman, General Manager of the Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club. “From the first throw-in to the last chukker of the final, fans can expect extraordinary athleticism, thrilling teamwork, and the unparalleled atmosphere that makes Santa Barbara polo so unique.”
“U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to have supported the Pacific Coast Open for many years, as one of the most historic and prestigious tournaments in the world, and this year we are thrilled to be PCO’s Title Sponsor,” said J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global, the company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand. “Our longstanding partnership and collaboration with the Santa Barbara Polo Club as Official Apparel Brand and Stadium Sponsor, gives U.S. Polo Assn. the wonderful opportunity to celebrate the brand’s authentic connection to the sport and its heritage, alongside polo players, fans, and the Santa Barbara community through this exceptional event.”
Tournament play begins Sunday, August 17, with matches held Fridays at 4:00 p.m. and Sundays at 3:30 p.m. The high-stakes semifinals will be contested Friday, August 29, at 4:00 p.m., with the championship match on Sunday, August 31, at 3:00 p.m. For those unable to attend in person, the USPA Polo Network will livestream both the semifinals and final, for more information and to watch, please click here: https://www.uspolo.org/uspa-videos/livestream-schedule
At the heart of the tournament is the iconic Pacific Coast Open trophy—a magnificent silver and gold work of art standing five feet tall, and crowned with an eagle supporting a globe. Commissioned in 1908 and originally known as the All American Polo Trophy, it has traveled to some of California’s most storied polo clubs over the past century. Since 1952, it has found its permanent home in Santa Barbara, where it continues to symbolize the prestige and tradition of one of polo’s most celebrated championships.
Limited-Edition merchandise commemorating the 2025 U.S. Polo Assn. Pacific Coast Open event will also be available exclusively at the Club Boutique as well as online at USPAShop.com during the tournament. This collection features stylish, high-quality merchandise, including shirts, hats, totes and more featuring the 2025 PCO event logo. Items will be available every Friday and Sunday during games at the boutique.
The Santa Barbara Polo & Racquet Club’s 2025 season sponsors include U.S. Polo Assn., atōst, Palm Tree, Farmers & Merchants Bank, Folded Hills, Grey Goose, LALO, Montecito Luxury Group, Norman’s Nursery, Range Rover, and Whittier Trust.