The Longines Global Champions Tour will make its highly anticipated return to Cannes from 4 to 6 June 2026, bringing three evenings of elite show jumping competition to one of the most glamorous destinations in international equestrian sport.
Set against the picturesque surroundings of Port Pierre Canto on the French Riviera, the event once again combines world-class sporting action with a spectacular coastal backdrop. With the 2026 championship race gathering momentum, many of the sport’s leading riders are preparing for a crucial stop on the calendar as valuable points and prestige await in Cannes.
Longines Global Champions Tour Cannes 2026.
French rider Simon Delestre arrives in front of a home crowd carrying significant momentum after his impressive victory in the €500,000 Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of Madrid. Currently leading the championship standings, Delestre will be aiming to strengthen his position and continue a run of form that has made him one of the standout performers of the season.
Local supporters will also have plenty of reasons to be optimistic. France will be strongly represented by riders including Julien Anquetin, Alexa Ferrer, Arthur Levot, Jean-Luc Mourier, Jeanne Sadran and Antoine Ermann, all eager to deliver notable performances on home soil.
The competition, however, promises to be anything but straightforward. Former world number one Henrik von Eckermann heads an exceptional international field packed with proven championship contenders and accomplished Grand Prix winners. Among those expected to challenge are former LGCT champion Edwina Tops-Alexander, alongside Scott Brash, Daniel Deusser, Pieter Devos, Cian O’Connor, Emanuele Gaudiano, Sergio Alvarez Moya, Nayel Nassar and Yuri Mansur.
Further depth is added by an experienced group of riders who have consistently excelled at the highest level. Gilles Thomas, Victor Bettendorf, Olivier Philippaerts, Zascha Nygaard, Gregory Cottard, Jur Vrieling, Kim Emmen, Abdel SaĂŻd, Janne Friederike Meyer-Zimmermann and Sanne Thijssen all arrive with the credentials to contend for major honours during the three-day meeting.
The event will also provide an important platform for a new generation of emerging talent. Riders such as Thibeau Spits, Tom Wachman, Max Wachman, Sara Vingralkova, Zoe Hank Conter, Anastasia Nielsen and Ciaran Nallon continue to establish themselves on the international stage and will be eager to test themselves against some of the sport’s most accomplished competitors.
As always, Cannes represents far more than another stop on the tour. Championship points, international recognition and a coveted place in the season-ending Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix add further significance to every round. With so much at stake, the margins between success and disappointment are expected to be exceptionally fine.
The Longines Global Champions Tour Cannes 2026 meeting has built a reputation for producing memorable moments, dramatic contests and outstanding performances under the evening lights. From sunset competition overlooking the Mediterranean to the vibrant atmosphere generated by passionate spectators, the event remains one of the most distinctive fixtures in global show jumping.
As the world’s leading riders gather on the Riviera once again, attention now turns to who can rise to the occasion and add their name to the distinguished list of Cannes champions.
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