The World’s Best Riders Return for the Richest Grand Prix Ever Held in the UK at Longines Global Champions Tour of London
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The countdown is on. From 7–9 August, the world’s greatest show jumping athletes will descend on the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea as the Longines Global Champions Tour of London returns with an all-star line-up for one of the most anticipated events of the season.
With the richest Grand Prix ever held in the UK taking centre stage on Sunday, fans can expect three days of world-class competition as the sport’s biggest names battle it out in one of London’s most spectacular sporting arenas.
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As the 2026 championship race enters its decisive second half, every championship point matters, setting the stage for another unforgettable weekend in the British capital.
Championship Battle Intensifies
Fresh from another thrilling weekend of competition, the championship contenders arrive in London knowing there is no room for error.
Current LGCT Championship leader Abdel Said heads to Chelsea determined to strengthen his position, but he’ll face relentless pressure from an exceptional field that includes Max Kühner, Christian Ahlmann, Henrik von Eckermann, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Ben Maher, Scott Brash, Harry Charles, previous LGCT Grand Prix of London winners Pieter Devos, Christian Kukuk, and Peder Fredricson along with Katrin Eckermann, Sophie Hinners, Maikel van der Vleuten, Denis Lynch, Gregory Cottard, Gilles Thomas, Victor Bettendorf, Sanne Thijssen, Harry Allen and many more.
British Stars Ready to Shine on Home Soil
The home crowd will have plenty to cheer for with a formidable British line-up taking on the world’s best. Huge home heroes like Ben Maher, Scott Brash and Harry Charles will all be chasing victory in front of a home audience, joined by fan favourites Jack Whitaker, Joseph Stockdale, Jodie Hall McAteer and Sienna Charles.
With home support behind them and history waiting to be made in Sunday’s record-breaking LGCT Grand Prix of London, expect the British riders to deliver plenty of memorable moments.
More Than World-Class Sport
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The Longines Global Champions Tour of London offers far more than exceptional show jumping.
Visitors can enjoy live DJs, family entertainment, rider autograph sessions, shopping in the GC Store, the Lifestyle Village, premium hospitality and spectacular views of the world’s best horses and riders competing in one of the most iconic settings in international sport.
With an incredible sporting line-up, vibrant summer atmosphere and the richest Grand Prix ever held in the UK, London is set to deliver another unforgettable chapter in the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour season.
Watch the Richest Grand Prix in UK History – Live and Free on YouTube
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Can’t make it to London? Don’t worry – you won’t have to miss a moment of the action. For the first time, the Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London will be streamed live and free on YouTube, giving fans around the world the chance to watch the richest Grand Prix ever held in the UK unfold live from the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea.
From championship-defining performances to breathtaking jump-off drama, Sunday’s feature class promises to be one of the highlights of the 2026 season. Whether you’re watching from home or on the move, you can tune in free and experience every second as the world’s best riders battle for victory.
Don’t miss the Longines Global Champions Tour of London from 7–9 August. Witness the world’s greatest riders, an unforgettable festival atmosphere, and history in the making as they compete in the richest Grand Prix ever held in the UK.
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