World's top show jumpers and riders to the Netherlands

Longines Global Champions Tour from 23 to 25 August 2024 at Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard.

Longines Tops International Arena in Valkenswaard is the global centre of equestrian sport. From 23 to 25 August 2024, it will host the Longines Global Champions Tour, a spectacular showjumping event featuring the world's best showjumping horses and riders. Tickets are available from € 15.00 via tickets.gcglobalchampions.com. Exclusive Skybox seats are also available, offering superior views, unrivalled comfort and luxury catering (from € 120.00 including VAT), which also makes the event attractive for business contacts.

Missed out on the Olympic Games or re-watch the world's best?
The Longines Global Champions Tour offers a unique opportunity to see the world's top showjumping riders up close. Many competitors from the Paris Olympics will be present, including Dutch riders Maikel van der Vleuten (bronze medallist), Kim Emmen and Harrie Smolders. FEI classification leader Henrik von Eckermann and ‘team gold winner’ Scott Brash will also take part in the competition. Sanne Thijssen, winner of the 2023 Grand Prix of Valkenswaard, defends her title.

This prestigious event, often referred to as the ‘Formula 1 of equestrian sport’, is organised at the finest venues worldwide, including Miami Beach, Mexico City, Shanghai, Madrid, Saint-Tropez, Monaco and London. The Paris edition traditionally takes place under the Eiffel Tower. Valkenswaard, as the centre of international show jumping, is one of the most special venues.

During this weekend, the iconic Tops International Arena gathers the top of equestrian sport for a weekend of exciting competitions. The Longines Global Champions Tour is a show jumping competition in which teams of two riders compete for victory. Besides equestrian sport at the highest level, the event also offers entertainment, with music, culinary treats and activities for children.

More information on the Longines Global Champions Tour in Valkenswaard can be found at gcglobalchampions.com.

The Longines Tops International Arena is located at Maastrichterweg 249, 5556 VB in Valkenswaard and offers ample parking.

Capital Sports
Besides the Longines Global Champions Tour, Tops International Arena organises several other events during the summer months under the umbrella ‘Summer Festival’. Capital Sports supports the promotion of these events and boosts ticket sales through targeted online marketing campaigns (such as on social media and through Google Ads) and through creative advertising in various media, including newspapers, magazines, digital-out-of-home displays and billboards. Read more.