The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Europe this week with renewed momentum as Madrid prepares to host the next stage of the 2026 season, while organisers simultaneously confirmed a major long-term commitment to one of the sport’s most established venues.
At the iconic Club de Campo Villa de Madrid, Global Champions announced that the Longines Global Champions Tour of Madrid will remain on the calendar through to 2033 — a move that strengthens the Spanish capital’s status as one of the defining stops on the international show jumping circuit.
Longines Global Champions Tour Madrid 2026.
For years, Madrid has occupied a special place within the Tour, combining elite competition with one of the most recognisable grass arenas in European equestrian sport. The venue has produced memorable victories, emotional performances from Spanish riders, and championship moments that have helped shape the identity of the series.
The latest agreement ensures that legacy will continue well into the next decade, offering stability for riders, organisers and fans alike as the Longines Global Champions Tour continues its global expansion.
Attention now turns to this week’s competition, where many of the world’s leading riders are set to compete in front of passionate local crowds as the European phase of the championship season officially gets underway.
Madrid also represents a significant moment for the Tour’s international media ambitions. Organisers confirmed extensive global broadcast coverage designed to bring the event to millions of viewers across Europe, Asia, Latin America, the Middle East and Australia.
Spanish audiences will receive comprehensive domestic coverage through major national broadcasters, including feature presentation of the LGCT Grand Prix and GCL competitions, alongside coverage of the CSI5* Copa S.M. El Rey.
Internationally, the Tour continues to expand its visibility through an increasingly broad television and streaming network. Coverage will reach audiences across multiple continents through partnerships spanning Europe, South America, Asia, Australia and global streaming services.
Among the most prominent broadcasters involved is Eurosport, which continues to play a central role in carrying the Longines Global Champions Tour to viewers throughout Europe. Its extensive sports portfolio and established audience have become important assets in raising the international profile of show jumping.
The growing reach of the series reflects the wider evolution of modern equestrian sport, where elite competition increasingly relies on global accessibility and year-round international engagement.
With the championship race beginning to intensify, Madrid marks the start of a crucial European stretch where valuable points, podium finishes and qualification opportunities for the LGCT Super Grand Prix begin to carry even greater significance.
The combination of historic venues, world-class riders and expanding worldwide coverage positions the 2026 campaign as one of the Tour’s most ambitious seasons yet.
And with Madrid now guaranteed a long-term future on the calendar, the Longines Global Champions Tour enters its next chapter with both tradition and expansion moving firmly side by side.
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