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The Miami Beach Polo World Cup Plays Out on the Sand at Collins Park

From November 12 through 15, the Miami Beach Polo World Cup lines up eight international teams and more than 120 horses on the sand at Collins Park, with free general admission.

By Nanci Gilbert, PA September 28, 2026
Event · Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15, 2026
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The World Polo League brings the Miami Beach Polo World Cup back to the sand at Collins Park from Thursday, November 12, through Sunday, November 15. The 20th edition of the tournament gathers eight international teams and more than 120 horses for high-goal polo played on the beach between 21st and 22nd Streets on Collins Avenue. General admission is free, and spectators watch from the sand along the field barrier, with paid options like the Polo Lounge and reserved tent tables for those who want seats, shade and service.

Polo, fashion and the ocean

Beach polo keeps the speed and strategy of the sport while trading the manicured field for sand, surf and skyline. The tournament runs alongside a retail village, lounge seating and a full event program, and it shares its weekend with international competition on the bay. For first-time visitors, the free barrier spots are the honest way in: you stand at the sand's edge, watch the play up close and leave with a clear sense of whether the scene suits you.

A weekend to see Miami Beach in its element

The World Cup is one of those events that shows off what Miami Beach does best: ocean light, international guests and a calendar that fills every hour. For families deciding between cities, it is also a useful test drive of the area's lifestyle, from the restaurants and hotels that host the crowds to the public parks that keep the beach open to everyone. Watch a match from the sand one afternoon and you have a practical read on how this community entertains itself.

Nanci Gilbert, PA is a South Florida realtor who guides growing families, sellers, and buyers across Miami-Dade and Broward. Questions about this topic? She answers every message within one business day.