Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl
Equestrian

Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl

Sunday, December 13, 20261:00 PM (gates 12:00 PM) EDTFlorida Horse Park (Ocala Polo Club)$10 general admission at the gate; tailgate spaces sold separately

Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl takes place on Sunday, December 13, 2026, 1:00 PM (gates 12:00 PM) EDT, at Florida Horse Park (Ocala Polo Club), 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, Florida. Admission: $10 general admission at the gate; tailgate spaces sold separately. Ocala Polo Club organizes the event. It is listed as family-friendly.

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Date & Time

Sunday, December 13, 2026

1:00 PM (gates 12:00 PM) EDT

Location

Florida Horse Park (Ocala Polo Club)

11008 S Hwy 475
Ocala, FL 34480

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Admission

$10 general admission at the gate; tailgate spaces sold separately

Organized By

Ocala Polo Club

About This Event
The Ocala Polo Club plays its The Dog Bowl match on Sunday, December 13, 2026, at the Florida Horse Park, 11008 S Hwy 475 in Ocala. Winter matches are Sundays at 1 p.m., with gates opening at noon. General admission is $10 per person at the gate, and reserved and VIP tailgate spaces along the field are sold in advance on the club's website. Well-socialized dogs are welcome on a leash, according to the club. If there is lightning or high winds at game time, the club posts updates on social media and by email, and tickets can be moved to a later date in the same season.

All event times are in Eastern Time (EDT)

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Visit the official event website for tickets, additional details, and updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl?

Sunday, December 13, 2026. Winter matches are Sundays at 1 p.m., with gates opening at noon.

Where is Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl?

At Florida Horse Park (Ocala Polo Club), 11008 S Hwy 475, Ocala, FL 34480, in Marion County.

How much does Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl cost?

General admission is $10 per person at the gate. Tailgate spaces are sold separately on ocalapolo.com.

Who organizes Ocala Polo: The Dog Bowl?

Ocala Polo Club.

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