BIG HORN, WYOMING · SUMMER
Where to stay for Big Horn polo season
Free Sunday polo with the Bighorn Mountains behind the field — a Sheridan County tradition since the 1890s, and one of the easiest afternoons in Wyoming.
Late June through Labor Day, annually — 2027 schedule not yet announced
Stay in Sheridan, about 15 minutes from the polo grounds at Big Horn, and drive down for a Sunday match. Two clubs — Big Horn Polo Club and its neighbor Flying H Polo Club — run free spectator polo from late June through Labor Day. Wyo Stays manages Sheridan vacation rentals with full kitchens, booked direct with a licensed Wyoming brokerage.
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What to know before you go
- Two clubs share the same stretch of road: Big Horn Polo Club plays at the Big Horn Equestrian Center, 352 Bird Farm Road; its neighbor Flying H Polo Club plays at 280 Bird Farm Road — both about 15 minutes south of downtown Sheridan.
- Big Horn Polo Club's 2026 season opened Sunday, June 28, and ran through Labor Day weekend, with Sunday matches (games at 1pm and 3pm in July and August) plus a Friday-evening game under lights.
- Flying H Polo Club's 2026 season was its 22nd — an 8-week schedule, roughly early July through late August, with a new tournament each week on Thursdays and Saturdays.
- Spectator admission is free at both clubs — no tickets, no reservations.
- Parking at the Big Horn Equestrian Center is fieldside, alongside the grandstands, or across the field. Tailgating is part of the tradition — bring a chair or blanket, since there's no assigned seating.
Not yet confirmed
- • 2027 season dates and weekly schedule for both clubs — not yet published as of this writing. The season has historically run from late June or early July through Labor Day weekend.
- • Any schedule changes or weather-related makeup dates, which both clubs post closer to game day.
We publish what we can verify. Anything above should be confirmed with the organiser before you make travel plans.
Updated September 2026. Event details change year to year — dates, hours, parking and admission should always be confirmed against bighornpolo.com before you travel. Wyo Stays is a lodging operator, not the organiser of this event.
Which of our places suit this
A polo Sunday is a two-to-three-hour afternoon, not the whole trip. Sheridan gives you a real kitchen and a full weekend of things to do around it, with an easy 15-minute drive down to the fields when match time comes.
A single Sunday match rarely needs advance booking — spectators show up the day of, and admission is free. If you're pairing a match with Don King Days or WYO Rodeo week, book that specific weekend early; otherwise Sheridan gets steadily busier as summer goes on.
Downtown Sheridan Apartment
Downtown apartment 15 minutes from the polo grounds — an easy Sunday-morning drive down.
Sheridan Loft — Walk to Everything
A Main Street loft for a couple or small group spending the weekend around a match.
Circle Bar Manor — Spacious 4BR
Room for the whole family before or after an afternoon of polo — budget-friendly and pet-friendly.
How far is Sheridan? Drive times
| From | Distance | Drive time | Route |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo, WY | 35 miles | ~35 min | I-90 north |
| Gillette, WY | ~103 miles | ~1 hr 30 min | I-90 west |
| Billings, MT | ~130 miles | ~2 hr | I-90 south |
| Casper, WY | ~149 miles | ~2 hr 15 min | I-25 north to I-90 |
Billings Logan (BIL) is the nearest major airport at roughly two hours north. Sheridan County Airport (SHR) sits five miles from downtown and carries commercial service via Denver — routes and frequency change year to year, so check current schedules.
What else to do that weekend
Frequently asked questions
Is polo season free to attend at Big Horn?
Yes, at both clubs. Big Horn Polo Club and Flying H Polo Club each say directly on their own sites that spectator admission is free — no tickets, no reservations.
When is polo season in Big Horn, Wyoming?
Roughly late June through Labor Day weekend. Big Horn Polo Club's 2026 season opened June 28 and ran through Labor Day; Flying H Polo Club ran an 8-week schedule from early July through late August. Neither club had published 2027 dates at the time this page was last reviewed.
What's the difference between Big Horn Polo Club and Flying H Polo Club?
They're separate clubs on the same road outside Big Horn, Wyoming — next-door neighbors, by Flying H's own description. Big Horn Polo Club, founded 1898, plays Sunday afternoons at the Big Horn Equestrian Center. Flying H Polo Club runs a rotating weekly tournament on Thursdays and Saturdays. Check each club's own site for its current schedule.
Where should I stay to watch polo season at Big Horn?
In Sheridan, about 15 minutes from the polo grounds. Wyo Stays manages Sheridan vacation rentals with full kitchens, booked direct at wyostays.com to avoid platform service fees.
How far is the Big Horn Equestrian Center from Sheridan?
About 15 minutes south of downtown Sheridan via Bird Farm Road.
What should I bring to a polo match?
A lawn chair or blanket — there's no assigned seating — plus sunscreen and a cooler if you plan to tailgate. Both clubs' fields are open grass with little shade.
How far in advance should I book lodging for a polo weekend?
A single Sunday match rarely needs advance booking. If it overlaps Don King Days or WYO Rodeo week, book that weekend several weeks out — otherwise Sheridan gets busier as the summer goes on, but rarely fills specifically because of a regular polo Sunday.
Can I book directly instead of through Airbnb or VRBO?
Yes. Wyo Stays is a licensed, insured Wyoming vacation rental brokerage and takes reservations directly at book.wyostays.com. Booking direct means no platform booking fee is added to a reservation.
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