WELCOME TO MAJOR LEAGUE POLO - MLP-USA
MAJOR LEAGUE POLO SCHEDULE
2021/2022 MLP SEASON SCHEDULE
MLP - US NPC & APC CONFERENCES
NPC & APC Conference Divisions
NPC - North
Boston Emeralds PC
D.C. Darners PC
NY Meadowhawks PC
Philadelphia Pennants PC
NPC - South
Atlanta Firetails PC
Indianapolis Clubtails PC
Miami Gliders PC
Palm Beach Rubyspots PC
APC - East
Charlottesville Cruisers PC
Chicago Red Skimmers PC
Lexington Blue Skimmers PC
Nashville Spiketails PC
APC - West
Denver Dashers PC
L.A. Spreadwings PC
Las Vegas Sand Dragons PC
Seattle Pondhawks PC
MLP 2021/2022 16-TEAM SCHEDULE
Each City PC plays Divisional opponents twice, other Conference opponents once, and two non-Conference matches, (one opponent per Division from other Conference) for the Semi-Finals.
The four PCs with the most points from the regular 12-week season schedule standings qualify for the MLP Championship Play-Offs in the World Series of Polo, which consists of two semi-final single knockout matches (Top Seed hosts Fourth; Second Seed hosts Third), with the semi-final Winners advancing to the Championship Final Match played at a predetermined site to vie for the MLP World Series of Polo Cup.
HOW WILL THE MLP SUPERDRAFT WORK?
Additional Information
Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming once-in-a-lifetime broadcast of the 2021 MLP SuperDraft Live Stream Event on August 31, 2021.
How will the MLP SuperDraft work?
The MLP SuperDraft spans over three separate days with the first round beginning on August 31, 2021 for the APC division's 8 teams and an additional draft event for the remaining 8 NPC division teams on September 30, 2021. The 6 Rounds for each date will fill: 4 Primary Player Positions and 2 Secondary Rounds for Team Alternates. Teams must fill their required drafts of 1 Female Pro Athlete and 1 Collegiate Draft Player (male or female). This landmark sports initiative requires both 1 Female Pro Polo Athlete Draft Pick per U.S. City sports team and 1 Collegiate Draft Pick as an alternate.
In the first round, MLP teams have 10 minutes to select each Draft Pick, but only 7 minutes in the second round. Teams receive 5 minutes for decision making in the next 3 rounds and only 4 in the final round. The MLP teams will utilize a private channel for the submission of Draft Picks and in order to allow team heads and coaches to communicate and strategize.
The MLP Digital Team’s primary mission is to embrace new streaming and broadcast technologies to create an unprecedented digital presence for live streamed broadcast including special NFTs that will be available from the event. As polo becomes more globalized, its fan engagement and accessibility are a high priority. MLP is promoting esports at all its venues for additional athlete and fan engagement.
MLP SuperDraft & Important Dates
2021/2022 SEASON SCHEDULE
96 PC Matches in Series
16 Live Matches, 2 Semi-Finals
& MLP World Series of Polo
Championship Play-Offs
IMPORTANT DATES
July 4
Pro Player Registration Opens
Preseason Discovery Process
August 4
MLP SUPER DRAFT
TBA - Last Day to Waive Players
Roster Freeze Date
December 2021
Pro Season Begins
MAY 2022
2021/2022 Regular Season Ends
Off-season Discovery Process Opens
