U.S. Polo Assn. Expands Collegiate Partnership Program to Record 70 Teams

The brand's collegiate program now supports the largest number of teams ever, spanning 31 universities nationwide.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), has announced the continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2026 season and academic year. The program now supports a record 70 collegiate teams across 31 universities, the largest number ever, reinforcing the brand's long-standing commitment to growing the sport at the collegiate level.

Why it matters

The CPP provides critical resources and support to collegiate polo programs, helping to strengthen the foundation of the sport by developing the next generation of players. The program's expansion to a record number of teams reflects the growing popularity of collegiate polo and U.S. Polo Assn.'s dedication to making the sport more accessible to students across the country.

The details

U.S. Polo Assn. will outfit hundreds of student-athletes from coast to coast, including small private and large public institutions, Ivy League Universities, and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The brand will provide each partnered program with custom-performance team jerseys, white performance game pants, polo shirts, caps, equipment gear bags, and exclusive USPA Pro merchandise, along with a monetary donation. The program also continues its popular collegiate social media contest, where teams have the opportunity to win additional prizes through creative digital engagement and storytelling.

  • The Collegiate Partnership Program is open for enrollment for the 2026 academic year.
  • The official collegiate polo season runs through April 2026 and culminates in the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC).

The players

U.S. Polo Assn.

The official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), managing a multi-billion-dollar global footprint and distribution in over 190 countries.

USPA Global

The company that manages the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand.

Liz Brayboy

Chair of the USPA's Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee.

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What they’re saying

“U.S. Polo Assn. is proud to support a record number of collegiate polo teams and student-athletes through the Collegiate Partnership Program. This critical program strengthens the foundation of the sport by providing meaningful resources to collegiate polo programs across the country. Supporting 70 teams this season reflects both the growth of the program and our long-term commitment to supporting the next generation of players both on and off the polo field.”

— J. Michael Prince, President and CEO of USPA Global (acnnewswire.com)

“Our partnership with U.S. Polo Assn. for the last eight years continues to make a meaningful difference for collegiate programs nationwide. The support provided through the Collegiate Partnership Program helps teams build stronger programs, develop student-athletes, and showcase the spirit and sportsmanship that define collegiate polo.”

— Liz Brayboy, Chair of the USPA's Intercollegiate/Interscholastic Committee (acnnewswire.com)

What’s next

The official collegiate polo season will run through April 2026 and culminate in the National Intercollegiate Championship (NIC).

The takeaway

U.S. Polo Assn.'s expanded Collegiate Partnership Program demonstrates the brand's long-term commitment to growing the sport of polo at the collegiate level, providing critical resources and support to help develop the next generation of players and strengthen the foundation of the sport nationwide.