(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
OC Polo Club Announces 2025 Fall Dates for USPA Women’s Arena Open and Shady Lady Invitational
The West Coast polo season is heating up! Orange County Polo Club (OC Polo) in Silverado, California, has officially announced the 2025 fall dates for two of the most exciting women’s arena polo tournaments in the country — the USPA Women’s Arena Open and the Shady Lady Invitational.
Both national, USPA-sanctioned tournaments will showcase top-level competition, team spirit, and thrilling action, with the Women’s Arena Open making its fourth consecutive return to OC Polo. Fans can look forward to intense matches and a $10,000 prize purse, with the final livestreamed on the USPA Polo Network.
Tournament Information
🏆 USPA Women’s Arena Open
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Handicap: 12-16 Goal
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Dates: October 15–19, 2025
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Entry Fee: $2,500 per team
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Prize Money: $10,000
🌸 Shady Lady Invitational
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Handicap: 4-6 Goal
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Dates: October 16–19, 2025
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Entry Fee: $600/player ($1,800/team)
Tournament Format
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Maximum of six teams per event
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Entry fee includes a practice game on Tuesday, October 14
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Teams are guaranteed at least two games (bottom two teams) or three games (top four teams)
Stabling & Travel Support
On-site stabling is available for $25 per horse, per night. Out-of-town competitors can also receive assistance in securing horses through OC Polo’s trusted partners.
👉 Player and team spots are limited and in high demand — early registration is strongly encouraged.
For details, contact Heather Perkins, OC Polo Club Manager, at 714.791.8369 or heather@ocpolo.com.
2025 Tournament Schedule
Tuesday, October 14
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Practice Games
Wednesday, October 15
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2:00 pm – Women’s Arena Open Round Robin #1
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4:00 pm – Women’s Arena Open Round Robin #2
Thursday, October 16
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3:00 pm – Shady Lady Invitational Round Robin #1
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5:00 pm – Shady Lady Invitational Round Robin #2
Friday, October 17
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12:30 pm – Women’s Arena Open Semifinal
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2:00 pm – Women’s Arena Open Semifinal
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3:30 pm – Shady Lady Invitational Semifinal
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5:00 pm – Shady Lady Invitational Semifinal
Saturday, October 18
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10:00 am – Women’s Arena Open (5th/6th Place)
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11:30 am – Women’s Arena Open (3rd/4th Place)
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1:00 pm – Shady Lady Invitational (5th/6th Place)
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2:30 pm – Shady Lady Invitational (3rd/4th Place)
Sunday, October 19
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Gates Open – 11:30 am
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Brunch Served – 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
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11:00 am – Shady Lady Invitational Final
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1:00 pm – USPA Women’s Arena Open Final
Fans can expect world-class polo, West Coast hospitality, and unforgettable competition this October at Orange County Polo Club.
