So… you’ve been hearing a lot about Gladiator Polo™ since its inaugural debut at Tryon International Equestrian Center this summer, and guess what? IT’S BACK. On September 1st, get ready to witness a battle between Greenville and Spartanburg in the George H. Morris Arena, showcasing the $120,000 Battle for the Carolinas Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola!

Hockey on horseback. Two titan teams. Polo superstars. All happening at TIEC on Friday, September 1st, and throughout September. What should you expect? To start, don’t miss this thrilling event. Let us explain…

LIVE, FAST, AMAZING POLO

Get ready for the most insane sport you have ever witnessed at TIEC –  ARENA POLO! A fast-paced, and adrenaline-inducing arena polo game will let YOU get up close to the most exciting game you’ve ever experienced.

Basic Rules:

• 6 Chukkers
• 3 Players per team (each player has 3-4 horses to ride for the duration of the game)
• To score, the ball must be hit into a net that is 10 feet wide and 12 feet tall
• There is one referee inside the arena to call fouls and to start and stop play

AUTHENTIC FOOD

Bring your appetite because an authentic Argentine Asado will be served in the Legends Club with an incredible view of the action. All of the on-site restaurants will be open (that means sushi, american, diner, mexican, and more!), and the usual Saturday Night Lights fan-favorite concessions will also be waiting! Gladiators gotta eat.

On the Argentine Asado Menu (Yum!): Fresh ribs, sausage, skirt steak, sweetbreads, steamed vegetables. Tickets are $40.00 for adults and a table for six are $400.00. Front row reserved tables are also available. Click here to purchase your tickets now – they will sell out! 

CHEERING

MAKE SOME NOISE! The louder, the better. Just like a hockey or football game, fans are encouraged to cheer on their favorite team and show their Gladiator spirit! Hold up your team’s sign, wear your team’s colors, and be louder than everyone else! Let your team and favorite players know you love them.

You’ll also hear shouting from the players, balls hitting the side boards, horses’ hooves as they gallop across the arena, and buzzers sounding for goals –just like your normal hockey game (but we think Gladiator is even better).

ALL THINGS GLADIATOR 

Yes, that’s right. We will have real-life Gladiators roaming the facility, Kids’ Gladiator Games, Gladiator photo ops, and more! The Kids Area at Gladiator Polo™ will feature jousting, face painting, polo pony rides, and Gladiator dress up in addition to the usual favorite Saturday Night Lights carousel rides and fanfare! If you feel so inclined, come dressed in your best Gladiator gear. Gladiators… we salute you!

AFTER PARTY

Gladiator Polo isn’t just for the kids –we will have drinks available throughout the night at the Argentine Asado and Beer Festival, as well as after the match. There will be an After Party, free and open to the public with a live DJ, dancing, and plenty of celebratory drinks at everyone’s favorite spot – Legends. P.S. Many of the polo players themselves frequent the after party! It’s not over until it’s over.

Gladiator Polo™ Returns to #TIEC September 2017!

Schedule –  $120,000 Battle for the Carolinas Fall Series presented by Coca-Cola

Friday, September 1st: Battle for South Carolina – Greenville vs. Spartanburg

Saturday, September 9th: Battle for North Carolina – Charlotte vs. Asheville

Saturday, September 30th: Battle for the Carolinas Championship – NC vs. SC

Click here to purchase Asado tickets for Friday, September 1st. Adult tickets are $40.00 and a table of six is available for $400.00. 

To see more photos from the June 24th Gladiator Polo™ match presented by Coca-Cola, click here. 

To read about the game and the more than 10,000 fans that attended the match, click here. 

Want to see the BRAND NEW promo video? Click here. 

Like the official Gladiator Polo™ Facebook page here.