Wathnan’s Abdel Saïd Set to Compete in Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix in Verona
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The world’s elite show jumping champions are preparing to compete at the GC Playoffs, which will take place at Veronafiere in Verona, Italy, from 19 to 22 November 2026. Equestrian enthusiasts can look forward to four days of world-class competition featuring some of the finest riders and horses on the international circuit.
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Leading the star-studded line-up is Abdel Saïd, the newly crowned 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour Champion and a leading rider for Qatar’s Wathnan Jumping Team.
Saïd enjoyed an outstanding season, claiming two prestigious Grand Prix victories in Cannes and Rome, performances that helped secure his championship title and establish him among the leading contenders for the LGCT Super Grand Prix.
He will face a formidable field of international champions, including Katrin Eckermann, winner in Miami; Piergiorgio Bucci, champion in Mexico City; Nicola Philippaerts, winner in Shanghai; Simon Delestre, champion in Madrid; Anastasia Nielsen, winner in Saint-Tropez; Max Kühner, champion in Paris; and Stéphan Barcha, winner in Monaco.
The impressive line-up also includes Victor Bettendorf, winner in Riesenbeck; Christian Kukuk, champion in London; Yuri Mansur, winner in Valkenswaard; Sophie Hinners, champion in Vienna; Pieter Devos, winner in Rome; Olivier Philippaerts, champion in Cairo; and Angelica Augustsson Zanotelli, winner of the season finale in Rabat.
An Exceptional Championship Showdown
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The 2026 GC Playoffs promise to be particularly significant, with the world’s leading riders preparing for an intense battle as the international show jumping season reaches its spectacular conclusion.
Verona will welcome some of the biggest names in the sport for a prestigious event marking the grand finale of both the Longines Global Champions Tour and the Global Champions League (GCL) season.
From the thrilling knockout battles of the GCL Super Cup to the highly anticipated individual showdown in the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix, the event promises exceptional sporting drama, fierce competition and unforgettable moments.
Every competition will offer spectators an opportunity to witness show jumping at the highest level, as the finest horse-and-rider combinations compete for some of the most coveted titles in international equestrian sport.
Fans can choose their preferred competition day, secure their seats and enjoy the extraordinary atmosphere of this four-day global sporting spectacle.
Competition Schedule
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Thursday, 19 November – GCL Super Cup Quarter-Finals
The opening day will feature the first knockout battles of the GCL Super Cup, as the participating teams begin their pursuit of the prestigious team title.
Friday, 20 November – GCL Super Cup Semi-Finals
The competition intensifies with decisive head-to-head encounters determining which teams will advance to the grand final.
Saturday, 21 November – Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix
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One of the most anticipated highlights of the season will bring together an elite field of Grand Prix winners from across the 2026 Longines Global Champions Tour.
The world’s leading riders will compete in a spectacular individual showdown for one of the most prestigious titles on the international show jumping calendar.
Sunday, 22 November – GCL Super Cup Final
The championship will conclude with the ultimate team showdown, as the remaining contenders battle for the GCL Super Cup title in a thrilling finale.
A Spectacular Season Finale
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The Italian city of Verona is preparing to host one of the most prestigious season-ending events in international show jumping, bringing together the sport’s greatest stars for a remarkable celebration of individual and team excellence.
Combining the drama of the Longines Global Champions Tour Super Grand Prix with the intensity of the GCL Super Cup, the GC Playoffs will provide a fitting conclusion to an extraordinary season of world-class equestrian competition.
Tickets are now available for all four days of the championship, giving show jumping enthusiasts the opportunity to secure their places and witness the decisive moments from close to the arena.
With the world’s finest horses and riders gathering in Verona, the 2026 GC Playoffs promise an unforgettable conclusion to the Longines Global Champions Tour and Global Champions League season.
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