Miami Beach Awaits: Your Essential Guide to the 2026 Season Opener

The wait is over. The Longines Global Champions Tour returns to Miami Beach from 3 – 5 April 2026, launching a landmark season - celebrating 20 years of LGCT and 10 years of GCL.

Set against the Atlantic Ocean at the beachfront Collins Park, this is where the season begins. A beachfront arena, world-class sport, and a global audience ready to follow every moment from the very first bell.

The Line-Up: Champions Return to Miami

A world-class field is set to compete, including a host of past champions of the LGCT Grand Prix of Miami Beach. Among those returning are Edwina Tops-Alexander, winner in 2016 and 2018, alongside Katrin Eckermann, who claimed back-to-back victories in 2022 and 2023. Jérôme Guéry, victorious in 2017, also joins the field, as does Pieter Devos, winner in 2019.

With championship points on the line from day one, Miami Beach sets the tone for the season ahead.

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A Landmark Season Begins

2026 marks a milestone year for Global Champions - two decades of elite sport and ten years of team competition at the highest level.

From Miami Beach, the championship journey continues across Mexico City, Shanghai and beyond, building a global narrative shaped by sport, destinations and defining moments.

Read the 20th Anniversary Feature

Sold Out - But Not Out of Reach

Grandstand tickets for Miami Beach are now sold out, reaffirming its place as one of the most in-demand stages on the calendar.

However, the event remains open to all. Spectators can enjoy free access to the Shopping Village and take in the action from along the beachside of the arena, offering a unique, open-air perspective of world-class show jumping.

Before You Go

The event takes place from 3 – 5 April 2026 at the 21st Street Beachfront in Collins Park, placing the arena directly on the sand in the heart of Miami Beach.

With no on-site parking available and high demand across the area, visitors are encouraged to plan ahead and travel via taxi or ride-share. Full details on access, seating, and visitor information can be found below.

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Watch From Anywhere: GCTV

If you can’t be there in person, the best seat is still within reach.

Watch every class live and on-demand on GCTV, as the 2026 season unfolds from its opening stage in Miami Beach through Mexico City, Shanghai and across the global calendar.

For a limited time, enjoy 50% off the annual pass and follow the full journey from start to finish.

The best seat in show jumping. Anywhere. Anytime.

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The Season Starts Here

From sunrise over the Atlantic to floodlit competition under the Miami sky, this is where the 2026 story begins.

Be there. Or be watching.

The Longines Global Champions Tour is back for another blockbuster season