Giant Crowds, Perfect Weather Anchor 2026 Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

Packed Tents, Sold-Out Experiences Fuel Incredible 15th Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships

 Signature Fall Event Draws Huge Crowds for Full Day of Sports, Fashion, Music and Entertainment at WestWorld

(SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.) – Perfect weather, packed tents and three action-packed polo matches made for one of the most memorable Saturdays yet when the 15th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships took over WestWorld of Scottsdale Nov. 7. From a nationally ranked rugby match in the morning to an electric performance by electronic music duo Phantoms after sunset, the event delivered a full day of sports, fashion, music and entertainment that kept the energy high well into the evening.

The blockbuster turnout of 12,448, which included an incredible 37% uptick in food and beverage sales, followed a record-setting surge in ticket sales, with the two days leading up to the event generating the highest sales of any two-day period in its 15-year history. The crowds were evident throughout the grounds, where most of the event’s signature tent experiences and reserved tables sold out. Guests filled the VIP areas, lined the polo field and moved between matches, fashion shows and other attractions throughout the day. The festivities even included a marriage proposal, with one couple getting engaged amid the day’s excitement.

“This is exactly the kind of day we work all year to create,” said General Manager Mary Turner. “The weather was beautiful, the tents were packed and everywhere you looked, people were having a great time. After 15 years, Scottsdale proved it still knows how to show up for polo.”

The three polo matches anchored the day’s festivities, with the New Orleans Polo Club claiming an 11 – 4 victory over the Arizona Polo Club, England Select defeating the U.S. All-Stars 4 – 3, and Army claiming an 8 – 4 win over Navy in the event’s Semper Fi Military Matchup.

Before the polo action began, the nationally ranked San Diego Old Aztecs squared off against the Scottsdale Blues in the event’s Rugby Opener, with Scottsdale winning 36 – 0.

Away from the field, one of the biggest attractions was Kalliope, a massive mobile sound stage seen at major music festivals that became the centerpiece of the Riot House After Party. Electronic music duo Phantoms performed high atop the towering structure as revelers danced above and below the stage.

Fashion also played a big part in the afternoon, with Phoenix Fashion Week returning with its World’s “Longest” Fashion Show and Lugari Pet Salon’s Canine Couture: A Dog Fashion Show Like No Other” incorporating four-legged friends into the festivities. Nashville-based Moo Country also made its Scottsdale Polo Party debut with Cowboy & Cowgirl Couture, showcasing its “How The West Is Worn” line while adding a distinctly Western flair to the day’s fashion lineup.

Now 15 years in, the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships continues to prove its appeal extends well beyond the polo field.  Saturday’s crowds came for the competition, the social scene and the entertainment, with many staying onsite through the final minutes of the after-party.

“We couldn’t have scripted a better 15th anniversary,” said Event Owner and Producer Jason Rose. “This year’s results were extraordinary, and it’s especially gratifying to have that kind of success after 15 years. We put a lot into making this year memorable, and the results exceeded even our own expectations.”

The event will return for its “Sweet 16” celebration Nov. 6, 2027.