GCAT LONDON RETURNS TO ROYAL HOSPITAL CHELSEA 14–16 AUGUST 2026
Mdmar – GCAT – LONDON
For the second time, the prestigious Global Champions Arabians Tour (GCAT) returns to the historic Royal Hospital Chelsea from 14 to 16 August 2026, bringing together the world’s finest Arabian horses, renowned breeders, owners and enthusiasts for one of the most anticipated events on the international equestrian calendar.
Following a landmark UK debut in 2025, London has established itself as one of GCAT’s most significant European destinations. The Royal Hospital Chelsea, one of the capital’s most iconic and storied settings, provides an exceptional stage for the Tour’s return, creating a distinctive celebration of sport, heritage and refined lifestyle.
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As a key stop on the international Tour calendar, GCAT London reinforces the growing global profile of Arabian horse sport, attracting distinguished guests, media representatives and participants from around the world. The 2026 edition will award $636,000 in championship prize money to the top ten horses in each of the six categories, spanning yearling, junior and senior classes for males and females. The event provides a platform to celebrate excellence while strengthening the international community that supports and champions the breed.
Visitors will have the opportunity to experience an immersive event village featuring hospitality experiences, partner activations and immersive Arabian heritage programming. Across three days of international competition, GCAT London brings together equestrian enthusiasts, cultural audiences and luxury lifestyle guests for a memorable summer moment in the heart of the capital.
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“London established itself as one of the Tour’s most significant destinations from the very first edition,” said Faleh Al Nasr, Chairman of the Global Champions Arabians Tour. “To return to the Royal Hospital Chelsea for the second edition, and to confirm London’s place as a recurring moment in the international calendar, is something we look forward to sharing with British audiences and our international community alike.”
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GCAT London 2026 is part of the platform’s international season, which spans three continents and ten destinations, with the following stages still to come:
GCAT Aachen Final All Nations Cup Germany 26-27 September
Las Vegas , USA 2-4 October
World Arabian Horse Championship Supreme Paris 25-27 Novemper
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The “Mdmar” website which was Founded by Khaled Makhlouf in 2007 for horse and equestrian races is keen to cover and follow all competitions related to horses, from show jumping, Horseracing, speed and endurance races, and purebred Arabian horse beauty shows, which belong to the Arab Gulf countries at home and abroad in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and the State of Qatar, the State of Kuwait, the Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Bahrain.
