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The 15th annual Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships will feature electronic music duo Phantoms as part of the event’s entertainment lineup this fall.
The duo, featuring Kyle Kaplan and Vinnie Pergola, will headline the DJ lineup at the polo event from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at WestWorld of Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Road in Scottsdale. Local duo Alaskan Franks, featuring Ladell Ransom and Frank Terry, also will perform, according to a press release.
The music will continue after the final polo match when Walter Productions brings its mobile sound stage, Kalliope, to the event’s Sunset After-Party.
Walter Productions has established a presence in Arizona’s entertainment industry through its music venues, production and fabrication work, and art cars. Since 2009, the company has participated in festivals and events across the country.
“Walter Productions is proud to be part of the 15th annual Polo Championships,” said Kirk Strawn of Walter Productions. “As always, the event brings some of the most eclectic and innovative cultural contributions to our Valley.”
Mr. Kaplan and Mr. Pergola launched Phantoms in 2016 and have since built a sound that blends house, indie dance and alternative electronica.
The duo’s song “Just a Feeling,” featuring Vérité, spent four consecutive weeks at No. 1 on U.S. Dance Radio and set a record on SiriusXM BPM’s Top 20 countdown. Phantoms later released the 2019 “Disconnect” EP, featuring the dance-chart single “Say It.”
This year’s event will feature a matchup between England’s Select and Dark Horse Dallas, marking the first time the teams have faced one another in Scottsdale.
Additional polo matches include The Arizona Polo Club against the New Orleans Polo Club and the Army vs. Navy contest in the Semper Fi Heating and Cooling Military Matchup ahead of Veterans Day.
New attractions this year include Best of the West: The Inaugural Arizona State Acoustic Guitar Championships and a rugby match between the Scottsdale Blues Rugby Team and the San Diego Old Aztecs.
Guests also can participate in an Arizona wine-tasting experience, visit a sports bar and cigar lounge featuring Million Dollar Mingle, and attend the Scottsdale Polo Party’s inaugural Western Pleasure Competition in partnership with the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show.
Fashion-related events will include Phoenix Fashion Week’s “The World’s Longest Catwalk,” Lugari Pet Salon’s Canine Couture dog fashion show and a Cowgirl Couture show from Franklin, Tennessee-based Moo Country.
Million Dollar Mingle will return as a standalone attraction, while Riot House DayClub and the Barrett-Jackson Champagne & Jazz Lounge will offer additional entertainment options throughout the day.
The Sunset After-Party will begin following the conclusion of polo competition.
“The music has become a huge part of the Scottsdale Polo Party,” said Mary Turner, general manager of the Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships. “Phantoms bring exactly the kind of energy we want for our 15th anniversary, and pairing them with Alaskan Franks and Walter Productions gives people yet another reason to come out for polo and stay all day.”
