U.S. Polo Assn. Expands Collegiate Partnership Program to Record 70 Teams for 2026 Season

The brand's long-standing commitment to growing the sport at the collegiate level reaches a historic milestone.

Published on Mar. 5, 2026

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U.S. Polo Assn., the official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), proudly announces the continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program (CPP) for the 2026 season and academic year. The program now supports 70 collegiate teams across 31 universities nationwide, the largest number of teams ever participating.

Why it matters

The CPP supports both women's and men's collegiate polo teams, reinforcing U.S. Polo Assn.'s commitment to growing the sport at the collegiate level. This expansion reflects the brand's long-term investment in the next generation of polo players and the sport's continued growth in popularity.

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 program provides each partnered team with custom-performance jerseys, pants, polo shirts, caps, equipment gear bags, and exclusive USPA Pro merchandise, along with a monetary donation.

  • The 2026 season and academic year marks the eighth consecutive year of the Collegiate Partnership Program.

The players

U.S. Polo Assn.

The official sports brand of the United States Polo Association (USPA), managing the multi-billion-dollar U.S. Polo Assn. brand.

United States Polo Association (USPA)

The largest association of polo clubs and polo players in the United States, founded in 1890 and located in Wellington, Florida.

J. Michael Prince

President and CEO of 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 (macon.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 (macon.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 continued expansion of its Collegiate Partnership Program demonstrates the brand's long-term commitment to growing the sport of polo at the collegiate level and supporting the next generation of players.