For those new to the sport, Pride Polo is also an opportunity to discover a tradition that dates back more than 2,000 years. Once known as the “Game of Kings,” polo began as a way to train cavalry and is now played in more than 75 countries. During a match, two teams of four players race across the field on horseback, working to drive the ball toward the opposing goal while following rules designed to protect both players and horses. Much of the action revolves around the “line of the ball,” an imaginary path that determines which player has the right of way. Spectators will see speed, strategy, precision, and teamwork unfold just feet from the sidelines and gain a new appreciation for these athletes and horses.

Guests can choose the Pride Polo experience that best fits their group. Base ticket prices are listed below; Eventbrite fees will be added at checkout:

• General Admission — $40 per person: Access to the polo grounds, with fieldside spots along the rail available on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Rainbow Rail Tailgate — $400 for eight guests ($50 per person): A private 10-by-10-foot tailgate space with eight admission tickets.
• VIP NHC Pride Pavilion — $120 per person: Access to the exclusive NHC Winner’s Circle Tent, including food, an open bar, premium viewing, and networking.
• VIP NHC Pride Pavilion Table — $900 for eight guests ($112.50 per person): A reserved table for eight inside the exclusive NHC Winner’s Circle Tent, including food, an open bar, premium viewing, and networking.

Proceeds will benefit both GPL and NHC, helping the organizations continue creating welcoming experiences and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. More than a polo club, GPL is a nonprofit organization working to inspire and empower LGBTQ+ individuals through participation in one of the world’s oldest sports. Its mission is rooted in equality, pride, diversity, inclusion, confidence, and camaraderie, creating an environment where differences are not simply accepted, but celebrated. GPL has raised more than $450,000 for charitable partners.

For Jordan Mauger, a longtime community member who lives in New Hope with his husband and two children, yellow represents the love and support that have shaped both his experience as a member of the LGBTQ+ community and as a father. Through adoption, Jordan’s family has come to embody the meaning of chosen family, built on intentional love, acceptance, and unwavering commitment. Surrounded by friends, neighbors, allies, and a community that has embraced his children from the very beginning, he has witnessed firsthand how belonging can transform lives. Whether it’s watching his children light up during the Pride Parade or celebrating the countless “guncles” and “launts” who have become part of their extended family, Jordan’s story reminds us that the greatest joy comes from lifting one another up. The limited-edition August Yellow i am new hope tee celebrates the light, laughter, and love that make New Hope feel like home and will retire at the end of the month.