Asia-Pacific Polo Boom: New Clubs Open in Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea
The Asia-Pacific region is experiencing a remarkable polo expansion in 2026, with new clubs opening in Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea as rising wealth and equestrian interest drive investment in the sport across Southeast Asia.
The Asia-Pacific polo map is being redrawn in 2026, as new clubs open across Southeast Asia and East Asia at a pace that reflects the region's extraordinary economic growth and the expanding leisure aspirations of its emerging wealthy class. Vietnam, Indonesia, and South Korea are the most significant new markets, each opening polo facilities that signal serious intent to develop the sport beyond its traditional Australian, New Zealand, and Chinese heartlands.
Vietnam's First Dedicated Polo Club
A new polo facility near Ho Chi Minh City has opened its doors in early 2026, catering to the city's international business community and the growing ranks of Vietnamese entrepreneurs seeking sports that combine prestige, exclusivity, and equestrian tradition. The club features two playing fields and a professional instruction programme staffed by Argentine and Australian coaches — a combination that has become the standard recipe for polo's expansion into new markets.
Indonesia Follows
Bali has long attracted polo enthusiasts among its international visitor community, but 2026 sees the opening of the island's first dedicated polo club with permanent facilities and a structured competitive programme. The club's location in the upscale Canggu area positions it perfectly within the community of wealthy expatriates and affluent Indonesian nationals who have driven Bali's transformation into a world-class lifestyle destination.
South Korea Enters the Market
South Korea's first internationally-recognised polo club has opened outside Seoul, backed by Korean investment and staffed with international polo professionals. The club targets Seoul's substantial population of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and the country's growing interest in equestrian sports following the success of Korean equestrian athletes at international competitions.