The stage is set at the iconic Club de Campo Villa de Madrid for the next stop on the Longines Global Champions Tour 2026 season, where the world’s best riders and horses are ready to battle it out for supremacy in the Spanish capital. As the championship race gathers momentum, Madrid promises another unforgettable week of elite sport, electric atmosphere, and unmissable entertainment as the European season kicks off.

Fans can expect a blockbuster line-up packed with championship contenders, LGCT Grand Prix winners, and homegrown heroes all eyeing glory under the Spanish sun.

With a strong contingent of riders chasing crucial points in the LGCT Championship standings, names like Gilles Thomas, Edwina Tops-Alexander, Max Kühner, Simon Delestre, Maikel van der Vleuten and Abdel Said arrive in Madrid ready to make their mark as the 2026 title race intensifies.

Heavy-hitters including Ben Maher, Denis Lynch, Bertram Allen, Niels Bruynseels, Philipp Weishaupt and Emanuele Gaudiano bring world-class experience, while rising stars like Thibeau Spits, Oliver Fletcher and Antoine Ermann fresh from his podium in Shanghai look to shake up the leaderboard.

All eyes will also be on local favourites Eduardo Álvarez Aznar, Sergio Álvarez Moya and a strong Spanish contingent including rising talents eager to deliver standout performances on home soil. Adding further depth to the field are top international names such as Nayel Nassar, Katrin Eckermann, Jessica Mendoza, Jur Vrieling, Carlos Hank Guerreiro and Giacomo Casadei ensuring fierce competition across the board.

With a truly international field featuring over 20 nationalities and a mix of seasoned champions and next-generation talent, the stage is set for a high-stakes showdown - but who will rise to the occasion in Madrid?

The pressure is on as riders chase one of the most coveted prizes in the sport: a golden ticket to the LGCT Super Grand Prix at the GC Playoffs later this season. Every round, every second, and every decision will count as the battle for qualification intensifies.

Kicking off a flat-out gallop through Europe’s most iconic destinations, Madrid stands out as a city of culture, energy and passion. The stunning setting of Club de Campo blends world-class sport with a vibrant lifestyle scene, creating a unique backdrop where elite competition meets the glamour of global show jumping.

Fans can follow all the action using #LGCTMadrid and watch every moment live on GCTV as the drama unfolds.

Get ready, Madrid - the best in the world are here, and it’s game on.

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