An amazing record prize purse of €1 million will be up for grabs in the blockbuster Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix of London next week - the highest ever in the UK. 

The stunning event at the unique location of Royal Hospital Chelsea will see over €1.33 million in total prize money across the three days as the world’s premier jumping circuit continues to grow in its 20th anniversary year.

The world’s top riders and horses will be competing in front of thousands of fans in the heart of the British capital with audiences worldwide tuning in to watch the ultimate tests of the LGCT and GCL team competitions.

With the 2026 season racing towards the climax of the Rabat Finals and GC Playoffs in Riyadh, thousands of fans will be at the exceptional venue alongside the River Thames to witness three days of high adrenaline show jumping. 

The highly anticipated list of champion riders, including Great Britain’s Olympic gold medallists, will be revealed in the coming days as momentum builds before kick off next Friday.

Each year the prestigious event continues to grow in popularity as part of the summer social season and only last year an exclusive new agreement was signed with Royal Hospital Chelsea for the next decade.

Family-friendly shopping and entertainment will add to the sensational atmosphere at the show ground and spectators and guests will arrive from all over the UK and around the world to enjoy unforgettable ringside views of show jumping in front of the breathtaking facade of Royal Hospital Chelsea.

London is just one of the sensational events on the long-established Longines Global Champions Tour and GCL calendar which plays out in unbeatable major cities and Riviera resorts worldwide. The game-changing circuit has transformed show jumping with innovation and expansion to Asia, The Americas and the Middle East bringing new audiences and new athletes to the sport and raising the bar with superb facilities.

The Longines Global Champions Tour of London takes place from 7–9 August 2026 at the iconic Royal Hospital Chelsea. Limited tickets are available and fans around the world can follow all the action live on GCTV and international broadcast partners as the battle for championship glory intensifies in one of the most anticipated stops of the 2026 season.

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