Over €22 Million Prize Purse for final two Longines Global Champions Tour & GCL 2024 events
The 2024 Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL are set to conclude in dramatic fashion with an unprecedented total prize money of over €22 million up for grabs across the final two events of the year. As the world’s top riders and teams prepare for a thrilling season finale, the stakes have never been higher.
From October 18-20, 2024, the iconic city of Rabat, Morocco, will host the LGCT and GCL Finals, with a colossal prize pot of over €10.5 million on offer across the LGCT of Rabat and the overall 2024 LGCT & GCL Season Championships. This eagerly anticipated event promises a spectacular display of show jumping talent, attracting elite riders from across the globe to battle for prestigious titles and a share of the remarkable purse.
One month later, from November 20-23, 2024, the GC Playoffs in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, will provide a fitting conclusion to the season. With over €11.5 million prize fund split between the jaw-dropping €10 million GCL Super Cup, €1.25 million Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, CSI2* and CSI5* classes, the GC Playoffs will see the world’s best teams and individual competitors face off in the ultimate showdown.
The 2024 LGCT and GCL season has already been a record-breaking journey of world-class equestrian sport and entertainment, but the excitement is set to peak with these final events. As the competition reaches its climax, the pressure will be immense for riders and teams vying for their place in history, alongside the life-changing prize money.
Jan Tops, Founder and President of the Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL, commented: “The prize money at these final events reflects the exceptional level of talent, dedication, and passion we see in the sport today. We are excited to offer such significant rewards to the team owners and riders who have worked tirelessly to reach this point, and we are confident the Finals & Playoffs will be unforgettable for both competitors and spectators alike.”
The global equestrian community is eagerly awaiting what promises to be two of the most exciting and lucrative events in the show jumping calendar. With millions of euros at stake and the highest level of competition on display, the 2024 season finale will ones to watch!
For more information, ticket details, and event schedules, visit the official website www.gcglobalchampions.com
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