Oak Brook Polo Club sets schedule for 96th season

Oak Brook Polo Club is preparing for its 96th season, which will bring nine Sundays of polo to the Western suburbs this summer.

The season opens Sunday, June 10, with Chicago Polo Day at the Prince of Wales Field, 2606 York Road, Oak Brook.

Oak Brook Polo, which was privatized from the village of Oak Brook 2016, is led by Jim Drury.

"The tradition of Sunday polo at Oak Brook has been one of incomparable fun and excitement, the likes of which you may never have experienced - and will certainly never forget," Drury said.

Oak Brook Polo Club heads into its 96th season as one of the nation's oldest polo clubs in operation. The season marks the 40th anniversary of the last time Oak Brook hosted the U.S. Open Polo Championship, which was last played in Oak Brook in 1978.

The 2018 schedule includes the return of popular matches including Horses and Horsepower, the Butler Challenge Cup and the Chicago Polo Cup. Oak Brook Polo will introduce the Heartland Cup, which will host the 2018 Midwest Jaguar Concours d'Elegance, and will add the Caribbean Cup to the schedule.

Here's a look at the schedule:

• June 10: Chicago Polo Day/Season Opener

• June 24: Drake Challenge Cup

• July 15: Butler Challenge Cup/Horses and Horsepower

• July 22: Heartland Cup/Jaguar Concours d'Elegance

• Aug. 5: Caribbean Cup

• Aug. 19: Chicago Polo Cup

• Sept. 9: Butler International Cup

• Sept. 22: USPA Board of Governors Tournament

• Sept. 23: USPA U.S. Open Polo Alumni Match

The International Polo Series continues with three international fixtures ­- Mexico, Jamaica and Great Britain - spread across the season. The teams will compete for some of Oak Brook Polo's most revered trophies, including the Drake Challenge Cup and Butler International Cup.

"It is our mission to make polo accessible, affordable and memorable for everyone who attends," said Danny O'Leary, Oak Brook Polo Club's managing director.

"Whether you are looking for a fun family activity or a get-together with friends, Oak Brook Polo is a 'must add' to your summer bucket list."

Tickets are $10 per person for lawn seating; $45 per car for tailgating; $40 for VIP tickets, including field-site seating in Saddle Club and champagne during divot stomp; $85 including brunch, VIP and Saddle Club access; $300 for Saddle Club Reserved Tables with seating for up to eight; $300 for a Saddle Club Box with elevated seating overlooking field for up to six; $650 for Private Field Side Tent; $750 for Saddle Club Skyboxes for up to 12.

For ticket information, event schedule, parking directions and general information, visit oakbrookpoloclub.com or call (630) 368-5095.