An upcoming Netflix docuseries titled “Polo,” produced by Boardwalk Pictures and Archewell Productions, will offer viewers an inside look into the fast-paced world of professional polo. The series will focus on elite global players as they compete in the U.S. Open Polo Championship in Wellington, Florida. The documentary will showcase the dedication and skills required to excel in the sport at the highest level. While a premiere date has not been announced yet, Netflix has confirmed that the series will be available for streaming in December.
Created by Prince Harry’s production company, Archewell Productions, in collaboration with Netflix, “Polo” will feature exclusive behind-the-scenes footage of the game played on horseback. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have a longstanding partnership with Netflix, as they previously released their tell-all docuseries “Harry & Meghan” on the platform in December 2022. In addition to working on “Polo,” Meghan is also developing a cooking and lifestyle-themed show for Netflix. Although Harry has been involved in the filming process of the documentary, it remains unclear whether he will make a personal appearance in front of the camera.
Professional polo player Ignacio “Nacho” Figueras, a close friend of Prince Harry, is also connected to the documentary. Figueras played polo alongside Harry at the Sentebale ISPS Handa Polo Cup, where cameras were rolling for the upcoming series. Expressing his excitement about the project, Figueras mentioned that he has always wanted to introduce polo to a wider audience and sees this collaboration with Netflix as a great opportunity to showcase the sport to a global audience. With the involvement of key figures like Figueras and Harry, “Polo” is expected to shed light on the exciting and competitive world of professional polo.
Netflix has teased viewers with four first-look photos from the upcoming documentary, giving a glimpse into the action-packed scenes and behind-the-scenes moments captured during the U.S. Open Polo Championship. The images showcase polo players in action on the field, tending to horses in the stable, and engaging in competitive gameplay. With a focus on the athleticism, strategy, and passion that drives elite polo players, “Polo” promises to provide an immersive and captivating look at the sport.
As anticipation builds for the release of “Polo” on Netflix in December, fans are eager to see how the docuseries will explore the world of professional polo and showcase the talents and dedication of the athletes involved. With Prince Harry’s involvement in the production and the support of key figures like Ignacio Figueras, the documentary is poised to offer an insightful and engaging portrayal of the sport. Viewers can look forward to an inside look at the U.S. Open Polo Championship and the stories of the players who compete at the highest level in this thrilling and competitive sport.
