Greenwich Polo Club heads from polo to CSI5* show jumping

Greenwich Polo Club is closing its 2026 season with the East Coast Open before hosting CSI Greenwich, a two-day international show jumping event in late September. The stretch puts one of Connecticut’s best-known equestrian venues in the spotlight for both high-goal polo and top-level jumper competition.

Why it matters: - Greenwich Polo Club is using the final weeks of its 2026 season to showcase two different equestrian disciplines at one venue. - The schedule gives spectators a late-summer run of high-goal polo, then a transition to international show jumping with CSI5 and CSI2 competition. - The club is positioning September as a marquee close to the season for both serious fans and casual visitors.

What happened: - Greenwich Polo Club’s 2026 season began in June. - The club moved through the American Cup, East Coast Silver Cup and East Coast Gold Cup before reaching the East Coast Open, presented by Audi. - The East Coast Open began Aug. 30 and returns Sept. 6, with the final match set for Sept. 13. - CSI Greenwich returns Sept. 26-27 at Greenwich Polo Club in Connecticut. - The event will turn Trelawny Stadium into an international show jumping arena.

The details: - The East Coast Open carries a history dating to 1978. - The tournament is played for the Perry Trophy, which dates to 1905. - The East Coast Open field includes Igea, Audi, Las Brisas and Flyhouse. - The East Coast Silver Cup produced multiple overtime finishes. - Nuenergen beat IGEA, 13-12, on a winning penalty goal in seventh-chukker overtime. - FlyHouse, the reigning 2025 East Coast Open champion, edged Dracarys, 11-10. - FlyHouse later beat Round Hill, 15-14, in sudden-death overtime to win the Silver Cup. - Sunday polo at Greenwich opens gates at 1 p.m. for a 3 p.m. match. - Guests can picnic, have cocktails and take part in the halftime divot stomp. - Viewing options include lawn seating, reserved umbrellas, bistro tables, SkyBoxes and private cabanas. - CSI Greenwich’s public highlight on Saturday, Sept. 26 is the Major League Show Jumping CSI5 Team Competition at 2 p.m. - Sunday, Sept. 27, features the CSI5 Grand Prix of Greenwich at 2 p.m. - Riders will contest a 1.60-meter Grand Prix course in the marquee individual event. - General admission to CSI Greenwich is free. - New reserved grandstand seating is being added for 2026. - Premium hospitality options include the Mohegan Sun Lounge, VIP tables and private Garden Suites. - Vendor Village, local food trucks and bars presented by The Cup Bearer will also be part of the event. - Greenwich Polo Club’s 2026 sponsors include Interactive Brokers, Audi, Mohegan Sun Online Casino, Hospital for Special Surgery, U.S. Bank Private Wealth Management, Barbados Tourism Marketing, FlyHouse, UBS, COVQ®, Morano Group Landscapes, U.S. Polo ASSN., La Suite Skincare and Penmax Communications, Inc. - The club was established in 1981 and describes itself as one of the world’s top high-goal polo venues. - Greenwich Polo Club says its Sunday matches run many weekends from June through September. - The club says the venue is a short train ride and Uber trip from Manhattan. - Tickets, schedule updates and more information are available at Greenwich Polo Club.

Between the lines: - The season finale blends sport and social programming, which is central to Greenwich Polo Club’s appeal. - The move from polo to show jumping broadens the club’s audience and keeps the venue active after the polo calendar ends. - The presence of CSI5* competition signals a higher international profile than a typical local equestrian event.

What's next: - The East Coast Open continues Sept. 6 and concludes Sept. 13. - CSI Greenwich follows at the end of the month and closes out the club’s 2026 equestrian schedule. - Spectators can expect more ticketing, seating and event updates through the club’s website and social channels.

The bottom line: - Greenwich Polo Club is finishing its season with back-to-back tentpole events: one for polo, one for show jumping.