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    Arena Polo

    Last updated: August 2026

    Full Definition

    Una variante del polo bajo techo que se juega en un campo más pequeño con 3 jugadores por equipo en lugar de 4. Utiliza una pelota de cuero inflada.

    In the Rulebook

    Where “Arena Polo” appears in the official rules of the sport, quoted verbatim.

    HPA — Hurlingham Polo Association

    “(v) If a person wishes to play arena polo the same membership joining process will apply with no additional charge from the HPA. b. Tournament Conditions, Player Eligibility and Team Entries. See Annex C. c. Tournament Format, Scheduling and Order of Merit. See Annex D. d. Deemed Members.”
    HPA Rules of Polo (Blue Book)View source (PDF)

    USPA — United States Polo Association

    “Playing Arena (1) A playing area of 300 feet in length by 150 feet in width is considered ideal for Arena Polo. (2) Goals shall be centered at opposite ends of the Arena and the ideal size shall be 10 feet in width by 15 feet in height, inside measurement. (3) Arena polo is normally played in facilities that have walls and gates enclosing them. (a) Goals painted on the end walls do not make satisfactory goals as they do not mark a goal line across which the ball must pass.”
    2024-2025 USPA Arena RulesView source (PDF)

    FIP — Federation of International Polo

    “The World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 10 to 14 goals; The Arena World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 10 to 12 goals (Arena Polo Special Handicap grass polo handicap plus 1) and the Women's World Polo Championship will be played by teams whose handicap is 12 to 16 goals (women's handicap). 2. Federation of International Polo A. The election of the host of the World Polo Championship is prerogative of the General Assembly. B. The Executive Committee will determine the framework for each World Polo Championship edition.”
    FIP World Championship ProceduresView source (PDF)

    Excerpts quoted from the official rulebooks of the Hurlingham Polo Association, the United States Polo Association and the Federation of International Polo. Rules change between seasons — always check the linked source for the current wording.

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