Buenos Aires Polo Match & Argentine Asado Under Stars

The world's only illuminated polo arena sits on this ranch outside Buenos Aires.

Polo Under the Stars is a six-hour evening activity at a Buenos Aires polo ranch where you watch professional players compete under lights, learn the game's rules and techniques from a bilingual guide, visit the pony line between chukkers, and finish with traditional Argentine asado and premium wine at the on-site Pulpería. Hotel pickup and drop-off, empanadas during the match, and unlimited wine and soft drinks are included.

Step-by-step itinerary

Polo match and Argentine BBQ evening

• Arrive at polo ranch
• Watch professional polo match
• Learn polo rules from guide
• Visit pony line and watch grooms
• Practice polo shots on foot
• Enjoy Argentine BBQ with wine
• Have dessert at Pulpería

The experience

The polo ranch sits outside Buenos Aires and operates the world's only illuminated arena polo field. You arrive by shared transfer from your hotel and settle in to watch professional players compete under the lights. A bilingual guide explains the rules and the strategy as the match unfolds, so you understand what you're watching rather than just seeing horses and mallets move across the field. Between chukkers, you walk out to the pony line to see the grooms saddling fresh horses, and you get to pick up a short mallet and practice the basic shot techniques on foot, learning the mechanics before the pros execute them at speed.

Empanadas and Argentine wine arrive during the match, setting the rhythm of the evening. When the game ends, you move to the Pulpería for the asado: a traditional Argentine barbecue with premium wine and dessert included. The whole experience runs six hours from pickup to drop-off, and the operator notes it suits all fitness levels and welcomes families with infants and small children.

What’s included

• Professional polo match played under lights.
• bilingual guide explaining the rules and strategy.
• empanadas and Argentine wine during the match.
• access to the pony line between chukkers.
• hands-on practice with polo techniques and mallets.
• traditional Argentine asado with premium wine and dessert at the Pulpería.
• unlimited soft drinks.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 19:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (8 and older) · Child (4 to 7 years) · Infant (under 4)

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Spanish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelWheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyInfant seats available

Operated by Argentina Polo Day

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English and Spanish, so you follow the commentary comfortably in whichever language suits you. Book this if you want to understand polo as you watch it rather than sit as a spectator guessing at the rules.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Spanish.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 7 years); Infant (under 4).

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly happens during the polo match, and do I need to know the sport beforehand?

Professional players compete under the arena lights while your bilingual guide teaches you the fundamentals and explains the action as it unfolds. You don't need prior knowledge. The guide covers the rules and strategy so the match makes sense as you watch.

Can I get close to the polo ponies, or do I just watch from the stands?

Between chukkers you walk out to the pony line to observe the grooms saddling the fresh horses for the next period of play, giving you a close look at the animals and the preparation behind the sport.

Is the asado dinner included, or do I pay extra for it?

The Argentine asado at the Pulpería is included in the ticket, along with premium wine, dessert, empanadas during the match, and unlimited soft drinks throughout the evening.

How does the shared transfer work, and what time does pickup happen?

Round-trip shared transfer from your Buenos Aires hotel is included. The operator will confirm your pickup time when you book, and you return to your hotel after dinner.

Can I try polo myself, or just watch the professionals play?

You can learn and practice the different shot techniques on foot using short mallets between the chukkers, so you get a hands-on feel for the sport before watching the pros execute it at full speed.